US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB1916

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, Congressional Publishing for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The implications of HB1916 on state laws are relatively narrow, directly affecting the budgets allocated to the specified federal entities responsible for significant archival and publishing duties. By implementing a funding cap, Congress may influence the operations and output of these offices, potentially leading to changes in how they allocate resources and prioritize projects. The limitation may also prompt these institutions to reevaluate their operational efficiency and adapt to a tighter budget environment.

Summary

House Bill 1916 aims to establish a funding cap on the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office for the fiscal year 2024, setting the maximum total funding at $78,872,161. This initiative reflects broader efforts within Congress to manage spending and ensure that government entities operate within defined fiscal constraints. Proponents of the bill argue that placing such limitations is a necessary step towards fiscal responsibility, especially in light of ongoing discussions about the national budget and federal expenditures.

Contention

While the bill may seem straightforward, it highlights a tension between the need for fiscal prudence and the operational needs of critical government functions. Detractors might argue that limiting funding could hinder the Library of Congress and Government Publishing Office from fulfilling their essential roles in preserving national heritage and providing government information. There may be concerns raised regarding potential impacts on public access to information and the overall quality of services provided by these institutions.

Discussions

The discussions surrounding HB1916 may touch on broader themes of government efficiency, budget management, and the balance between fiscal responsibility and the public good. Stakeholders, ranging from lawmakers to public interest groups, will likely debate the merits of funding limitations versus the potential risks of underfunding crucial government functions, making this bill a potential focal point for larger conversations about fiscal policy in the U.S.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB135

No Pay Raise for Congress Act This bill cancels the automatic adjustment to the pay of Members of Congress that is based on the employment cost index if the Congressional Budget Office determines that there was a federal budget deficit in the last fiscal year.

US HB6517

To modify the appointment process for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office, and for other purposes.

US HB225

No Budget, No Pay Act This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not agreed to a budget resolution for FY2024 by April 15, 2023, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Salaries are withheld from April 16, 2023, until the earlier of (1) the day on which the chamber of Congress agrees to a budget resolution, or (2) the last day of the 118th Congress.

US HB127

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act This bill alters provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate), as well as provisions relating to health care coverage for certain executive branch and congressional employees. Specifically, the bill exempts individuals from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage if they reside in a county where fewer than two health insurers offer insurance on the health insurance exchange. Under current law, there is no penalty for failing to maintain minimum essential health care coverage. The bill also requires certain executive branch and congressional employees to participate in health insurance exchanges. Under current law, Members of Congress and their designated staff are required to obtain coverage through health insurance exchanges, rather than the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Current regulations authorize government contributions toward such coverage and require Members of Congress to designate which members of their staff are required to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill requires all congressional staff, including employees of congressional committees and leadership offices, to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill also prohibits Members of Congress from having the discretion to determine which of their employees are eligible to enroll through an exchange. Further, the President, Vice President, and executive branch political appointees must also obtain coverage through exchanges, rather than FEHB. The government is prohibited from contributing to or subsidizing the health insurance coverage of the officials and employees subject to this requirement, including Members of Congress and their staff.

US HB111

Budget Process Enhancement Act This bill modifies the federal budget process to withhold the salaries of Members of Congress and cancel the salaries of certain employees of the Office of Management and Budget when certain budget process requirements are not met. The bill also changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate its baseline for discretionary spending to eliminate certain adjustments for inflation and other factors. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.)

US B26-0450

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025

US HCR14

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US SCR7

An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US HB230

This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to President Lyndon B. Johnson in recognition of his contributions to the nation. The bill requires such medal to be given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum following its award, where it will be available for display and research.

US HB115

Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

Similar Bills

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