Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Limitation on Funds for Department of State, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs for FY 2024," aims to restrict the amount of funds available for these programs in the specified fiscal year. This means that the Department of State will not be able to spend more than $0 on these programs during that time period. This limitation applies regardless of any other laws or authorizations that may allow for additional funds. The legislation was passed by Congress and signed into law in order to control and regulate the spending of government funds for these specific programs.
Possible Impacts
1. Restricting funding for certain educational and cultural exchange programs could limit opportunities for individuals to study or work abroad and gain valuable cultural experiences.
2. The limitation on availability of funds could lead to the cancellation or reduction of scholarships or grants for students looking to participate in these exchange programs.
3. This legislation could also impact the funding and operations of organizations that facilitate these programs, potentially leading to job cuts or program closures.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2301 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2301
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of
State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural
Exchange Programs for fiscal year 2024.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 29, 2023
Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Good of Virginia,
Mr. Roy, and Mr. Crane) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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A BILL
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of
State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural
Exchange Programs for fiscal year 2024.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, EDUCATIONAL AND
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, amounts authorized
to be appropriated or otherwise available for Department of State,
Administration of Foreign Affairs, Educational and Cultural Exchange
Programs for fiscal year 2024 may not exceed $0.
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