To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The enactment of HB2156 is likely to significantly impact state laws concerning the management of wildlife resources and environmental conservation efforts within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of the Interior. With the cap in place, the funding reductions could lead to limitations on various programs aimed at wildlife protection, habitat restoration, and natural resource management. This might result in a shift of focus for the department, potentially affecting conservation strategies and the overall health of ecological systems within the United States.
Summary
House Bill 2156 aims to impose a financial limitation on the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically targeting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Resource Management activities for the fiscal year 2024. The bill stipulates that the total amount appropriated cannot exceed $1,292,078,000, thereby setting a clear financial boundary that will affect how the agency allocates its resources. This funding cap is intended to enforce fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are managed effectively, as expressed by the bill's supporters.
Contention
However, the bill has sparked notable points of contention among various stakeholders, including environmental advocacy groups and local governments. Critics argue that limiting funds for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service undermines crucial conservation initiatives and could delay or reduce efforts to address pressing environmental issues. There are concerns that such financial constraints may hinder the agency's ability to respond effectively to wildlife crises and maintain necessary operations, thus fostering a divisive debate over fiscal limits versus environmental preservation.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, State and Tribal Wildlife Grants for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Neurotropic Migratory Bird Conservation for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Management of Lands and Resources for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Range Improvements for fiscal year 2024.