Bill > HR2617

This bill proposes the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which provides funding for the various departments and agencies of the federal government, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Depart- ment of Justice, Internal Revenue Service, and other related agencies. The key provisions of this bill include: - Providing appropriations for the operations, programs, and activities of the various government agencies and departments, including funding for personnel, facilities, and pro- gram-specific initiatives. - Establishing certain transfer and reprogramming authorities to allow agencies to shift funds between accounts and activities as needed. - Imposing restrictions and requirements on how the agencies can use the appropriated funds, such as prohibitions on certain activities, reporting and notification requirements, and limits on funding certain initiatives. - Rescinding or cancelling unobligated balances from prior year appropriations for various accounts. - Extending or modifying the authorization and funding levels for certain programs and initiatives. - Providing additional supplemental appropriations for emergency and disaster relief activities. - Containing various administrative and general provisions that apply across multiple titles of the bill. The bill maintains funding for most government operations and activities at levels similar to the prior fiscal year, while also providing additional resources for priorities like semiconductor manufacturing, cybersecurity, and Ukraine assistance. The bill aims to direct funding in a targeted manner to address national needs and priorities while also imposing oversight and transparency measures on agency activities and spending.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2617/all-info