Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Asia Foundation Funding Limitation Act", aims to restrict the amount of money that can be used for related programs by The Asia Foundation for the fiscal year 2024. This means that the total funds that can be appropriated or used for these programs cannot exceed $17,000,000, regardless of any other laws or provisions. The purpose of this limitation is not stated, but it could be for budgetary reasons or to prioritize funding for other programs.
Possible Impacts
1. The limitation on availability of funds for Related Programs, specifically The Asia Foundation, may result in a decrease in funding for certain programs or services that rely on these funds. This could potentially affect the individuals who benefit from these programs, as they may no longer have access to the same level of support or resources.
2. The limitation on funds may also lead to job cuts or layoffs within The Asia Foundation, as they may no longer have the resources to support their current staff and operations. This could directly affect the livelihood of employees who work for the foundation.
3. The limitation on funds could also impact the overall progress and success of the programs and projects funded by The Asia Foundation. Without adequate resources, these programs may not be able to reach their full potential or may even have to be discontinued, potentially leaving communities or individuals without important services or support.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2318 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2318
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related
Programs, The Asia Foundation 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 Related
Programs, The Asia Foundation 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 RELATED PROGRAMS,
THE ASIA FOUNDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, amounts authorized
to be appropriated or otherwise available for Related Programs, The
Asia Foundation for fiscal year 2024 may not exceed $17,000,000.
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