US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB2046

Introduced
3/29/23  
Refer
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Railroad Retirement Board, Dual Benefits Payments Account for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The limitation imposed by HB 2046 is significant as it directly influences the financial resources available to the Railroad Retirement Board and the Dual Benefits Payments Account. This could lead to a reduction in benefits or resources available to railroad retirees, which may cause concern among those reliant on these programs. Stakeholders and impacted individuals will need to assess how this funding cap may affect their financial security and access to services. Furthermore, having a limited budget could prompt these agencies to prioritize certain programs over others, leading to changes in the delivery of benefits and support for beneficiaries.

Summary

House Bill 2046 aims to impose a limitation on the availability of funds allocated to several related agencies, specifically targeting the Railroad Retirement Board and the Dual Benefits Payments Account for the fiscal year 2024. The proposed bill seeks to cap the total authorized appropriations for these entities at $11,000,000, establishing a budgetary constraint that could impact the services and support provided to beneficiaries associated with these programs. This measure reflects broader discussions about fiscal responsibility and the allocation of government resources in the face of budgetary constraints.

Contention

One potential area of contention associated with HB 2046 involves the fairness and adequacy of the funding cap set at $11,000,000. Advocates for railroad retirees may argue that such limitations compromise the integrity of financial support systems meant to safeguard the well-being of senior citizens who have dedicated their careers to the railway industry. Conversely, proponents of the bill may argue that it is necessary in order to maintain fiscal discipline and balance the budget, especially in the governmental financial landscape where excess expenditures are increasingly scrutinized.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB65

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US HB33

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US H5077

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US H7051

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US HB2082

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US SB68

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US SB2115

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US HB35

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US HB2455

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US SB337

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Similar Bills

No similar bills found.