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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

3/12/2024, 9:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 2302

Bill 118 s 2302, also known as the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and funding allocations for various agencies and programs within the legislative branch of the United States government for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill includes funding for the operations of the United States Congress, including salaries for members of Congress and their staff, as well as funding for the maintenance and operation of Capitol Hill buildings and facilities. It also includes funding for the Library of Congress, the Government Publishing Office, and the Congressional Budget Office.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for the Government Accountability Office, which is responsible for auditing and evaluating the performance of federal programs and agencies. It also includes funding for the Office of Congressional Ethics, which investigates allegations of misconduct by members of Congress. Overall, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024 is a crucial piece of legislation that ensures the smooth functioning of the legislative branch of the US government by providing the necessary funding for its various agencies and programs.

Congressional Summary of S 2302

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and joint items such as

  • the Joint Economic Committee,
  • Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2025,
  • the Joint Committee on Taxation,
  • the Office of the Attending Physician, and
  • the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2024 appropriations for

  • the Capitol Police;
  • the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
  • the Congressional Budget Office;
  • the Architect of the Capitol;
  • the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
  • the Government Publishing Office;
  • the Government Accountability Office;
  • Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
  • the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.

Current Status of Bill S 2302

Bill S 2302 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2302 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2302's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2302

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2302

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2302

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
An original bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2302

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