US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB2097

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for District of Columbia, Federal Payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The implications of HB2097 on state laws involve a direct restriction on financial resources available for the rehabilitation and supervision of offenders in the District of Columbia. By capping these funds, the bill aims to ensure a measure of accountability in how federal money is spent by local authorities managing court services. This could lead to a tightening of resources available for supervised releases and rehabilitative services, thereby impacting how local agencies operate and respond to their populations.

Summary

House Bill 2097 aims to impose a limitation on the availability of federal funds for the District of Columbia specifically targeting the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the fiscal year 2024. This bill signifies a financial cap set at $256,724,000, with the intention of controlling the budgetary expenditures associated with court services and supervision of offenders within the District. This budgetary measure is part of broader fiscal oversight efforts concerning federal allocations to local government agencies.

Contention

Notably, this bill has raised concerns among various stakeholders regarding its potential impacts on public safety and community supervision services. Critics argue that limiting funding could hinder the effectiveness of programs designed to support reintegration and monitoring of offenders, which may, in turn, affect crime rates and community well-being. Proponents, however, might argue that the cap encourages fiscal responsibility and prevents the misuse of funds by ensuring that taxpayer money is utilized efficiently.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3047

To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia.

US HB5654

To provide for interim appropriations for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for such courts and agencies.

US HB1173

Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act

US HB7

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions relating to federal funding for, and health insurance coverage of, abortions. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Such restrictions extend to the use of funds in the budget of the District of Columbia. Additionally, abortions may not be provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee. Historically, language has been included in annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions—such language is commonly referred to as the Hyde Amendment. Similar language is also frequently included in appropriations bills for other federal agencies and the District of Columbia. The bill makes these restrictions permanent and extends the restrictions to all federal funds (rather than specific agencies). The bill's restrictions regarding the use of federal funds do not apply in cases of rape, incest, or where a physical disorder, injury, or illness endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The Hyde Amendment provides the same exceptions. The bill also prohibits qualified health plans from including coverage for abortions. Currently, qualified health plans may cover abortion, but the portion of the premium attributable to abortion coverage is not eligible for subsidies.

US SB1077

District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025This bill appropriates FY2025 local funds to the District of Columbia for programs and activities included in the District's Fiscal Year 2025 Local Budget Act of 2024. Under current law, Congress is required to approve the District's annual budget. This bill approves the budget and allows the District to spend local funds for programs and activities that are included in the budget at the rates specified in the budget. 

US HB1022

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

US HB3766

To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring tribunals in court or administrative proceedings in the District of Columbia to defer to the Mayor of the District of Columbia's interpretation of statutes and regulations, and for other purposes.

US HB7196

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

US SB402

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

US HB565

District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025This bill requires U.S. district and circuit court judges, U.S. district court clerks, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals who are appointed to serve in the District of Columbia to be residents of the District of Columbia.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.