Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2033

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

If enacted, HB2033 would significantly affect how the Department of Education operates by constricting the financial resources available for management and oversight activities. This limitation may result in reduced administrative capabilities and a potential decrease in the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives. Proponents of the bill argue that setting funding caps is necessary to prevent wasteful expenditure and ensure that educational institutions are held accountable for their use of federal funds.

Summary

House Bill 2033 aims to establish a limitation on the availability of funds for the Department of Education, Departmental Management, and the Office of Inspector General for the fiscal year 2024. This legislative measure specifies that the total appropriated funds for these departments cannot exceed $61,143,000. The intention behind the bill is to impose stricter controls on federal spending, particularly in education, signaling an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and accountability within government agencies.

Contention

The bill may ignite debate among lawmakers concerning the implications of restricting funding for educational oversight. Supporters view it as an essential move towards government efficiency and budgetary discipline, while opponents may argue that such constraints could undermine the capacity of the Department of Education to adequately serve schools and students across the nation. The contrast between fiscal restraint and the need for adequate educational resources is likely to be a central theme of the discussions surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB2032

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Office of Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.

US HB1952

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2031

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Program Administration for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2052

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Treasury, Office of Inspector General, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2300

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2019

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2047

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Treasury, Departmental Offices, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2016

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, General Departmental Maintenance for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2181

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2242

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.