To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration, Working Capital Fund for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The passing of HB2186 would significantly affect how the Department of the Interior manages its financial resources, particularly in the context of natural resource restoration projects. By capping funding, the bill could limit the department's ability to respond to natural disasters or environmental emergencies that require rapid financial support for damage assessments or restoration efforts. This limitation may shift priorities on how the Department allocates its resources and engages in long-term ecological restoration initiatives.
Summary
House Bill 2186 aims to impose a limitation on the availability of funds allocated to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration, specifically targeting the Working Capital Fund for the fiscal year 2024. The bill stipulates that the total amount that can be appropriated or made available shall not exceed $55,735,000. This measure reflects ongoing discussions regarding budgetary constraints and the prioritization of federal resources within governmental departments.
Contention
Noteworthy points of contention surrounding HB2186 may relate to the balance between fiscal responsibility and the necessity of adequate funding for environmental conservation efforts. Proponents of the bill may argue that it enforces fiscal discipline and transparency, while opponents might express concerns that a funding cap could lead to inadequate responses in the face of environmental crises, undermining the effectiveness of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration programs.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior,, Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration, Natural Resource Damage Assessment Fund for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Department-Wide Programs, Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Departmental Office, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Operations for fiscal year 2024.