US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB2298

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Diplomatic Programs for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The passage of HB2298 would directly affect the budgetary allocations for the Department of State, particularly in terms of international diplomacy and related administrative functions. By placing a limit on available funds, the bill aims to instill a sense of fiscal prudence, potentially leading to stricter scrutiny of international programs and initiatives. This limitation could impact various foreign affairs operations, subjecting them to fewer financial resources than may have previously been allocated, which could, in turn, influence the U.S.'s global diplomatic relations.

Summary

House Bill 2298 proposes a limitation on the available funding for the Department of State's Administration of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Programs for the fiscal year 2024. The total amount that may be appropriated is capped at $5,947,952,000. This cap is intended to provide oversight and control over the financial resources designated for diplomatic initiatives, aligning with a broader effort by its sponsors to enhance fiscal responsibility within governmental programs.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB2298 have highlighted notable contention. Advocates for the bill argue that it ensures the government remains accountable to taxpayers by limiting excessive spending on diplomatic programs, which some believe should be more closely monitored. However, opponents argue that such limitations could weaken the United States' diplomatic reach and influence on the global stage, ultimately compromising national security and international relationships. The balance between fiscal restraint and effective diplomacy remains a key point of debate in the legislative discussions regarding this bill.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB202

States' Education Reclamation Act of 2023 This bill abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2023-FY2031, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2023, minus the funding provided for education programs that the bill transfers to other federal agencies. States must contract for an annual audit of their expenditures or transfers of grant funds. Program administrative responsibility and delegation of authority are transferred as follows: ED's job training programs to the Department of Labor, each special education grant program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ED's Indian education programs to the Department of the Interior, each Impact Aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to the Department of Defense, the Federal Pell Grant program and each federal student loan program to Treasury, and programs under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Education Sciences or the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program to HHS.

US HB8167

Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026

US HR1272

Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.

US HB164

Close Biden's Open Border Act This bill provides $15 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to construct a border wall along the southern border of the United States. It also imposes a two-year moratorium on funding for U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.). During the two-year period, funds may not be authorized or otherwise made available for contributions to the U.N.

US HB163

Security First Act This bill reauthorizes the Operation Stonegarden program from FY2024 through FY2027 and addresses other border security issues. (Operation Stonegarden provides grants to enhance the border security capabilities of state, local, and tribal governments.) From FY2024 through FY2027, the money from unreported monetary instruments seized from individuals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and transferred into the Department of the Treasury general fund shall be made available without further appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fund Operation Stonegarden. DHS must report to Congress on (1) DHS hiring practices from 2018 to 2021, and (2) whether certain Mexican drug cartels meet the criteria to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations. DHS must also periodically report to Congress about the technology needed to secure the U.S.-Mexico land border.

US SR321

A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.

US SB2115

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; exempting funds from certain provisions; establishing certain requirements for Department; allowing funds to be deposited into certain accounts; exempting funds from fiscal year limitations. Effective date.

US HR219

Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts.

US SB38

An Act For The Department Of Veterans Affairs Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

US SB38

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

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