To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Gifts, Donations, and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The introduction of HB 2209 could have considerable implications for research initiatives involving forests and rangelands. By limiting funds to such a low threshold, the bill may restrict the capacity of researchers and organizations to conduct effective studies and experiments that are crucial for understanding and preserving forest ecosystems. Stakeholders might face challenges in securing additional funding sources to support their critical work, potentially leading to a decline in research output and innovation in forestry management.
Summary
House Bill 2209 aims to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifically for gifts, donations, and bequests intended for forest and rangeland research for the fiscal year 2024. The bill stipulates that the total amount of funding that can be appropriated or made available cannot exceed $45,000. This measure reflects a targeted approach to funding within the realm of research related to forestry and rangelands, though it significantly reduces the financial resources traditionally allocated to these areas.
Contention
The bill may raise concerns among researchers, environmental advocacy groups, and entities reliant on forest research funding. Critics could argue that such stringent funding limitations compromise the integrity and scope of essential research that contributes to sustainable land management practices. The debate surrounding HB 2209 may also revolve around the appropriate level of government expenditure on environmental research, pitting budgetary constraints against the fundamental need for robust stewardship of natural resources.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Acquisition of Lands for National Forests Special Acts for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Agriculutral Research Service, Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Research and Education Activities for fiscal year 2024.