To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The bill, if enacted, would have a significant impact on the operations of the Environmental Protection Agency, specifically affecting its ability to conduct audits and investigations into its operations and programs. A restriction on funding could potentially hinder the agency's capacity to enforce environmental laws and regulations effectively, possibly resulting in less oversight of environmental compliance by businesses and local governments.
Summary
House Bill 2192 aims to impose a funding limit on the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Inspector General for the fiscal year 2024. The bill proposes that the authorized appropriations for this office shall not exceed $41,489,000. By explicitly restricting the financial resources available to the inspector general, the bill seeks to reduce government spending in environmental oversight and regulation.
Contention
The proposal has sparked debate among lawmakers, advocacy groups, and stakeholders regarding the need for rigorous environmental oversight versus the call for reduced government spending. Proponents of the bill argue that limiting funding aligns with efforts to cut unnecessary government expenditures. Critics, on the other hand, express concerns that this could undermine critical efforts to protect the environment and hold various entities accountable for regulatory compliance.
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