US Congress Funding and Key Operational Changes for Fiscal Year 2023.
This act allocates the budget for the House of Representatives, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, and other legislative agencies for fiscal year 2023. It introduces changes regarding intern compensation, employee support programs, and rules for removing controversial statues from the Capitol. The aim is to streamline congressional operations and improve employment conditions, indirectly affecting the quality of public services.
Key points
Increased funding for intern compensation in congressional offices and committees, potentially opening more paid opportunities for young people.
Expansion of student loan repayment and educational assistance programs for congressional employees, which may aid their professional development.
Establishment of a House Intern Resource Office to support interns and address inequities in internship access, including for underrepresented backgrounds.
Changes to overtime pay calculations for Capitol Police, potentially impacting their retirement benefits.
Mandatory removal of Confederate and certain other controversial statues and busts from public areas of the Capitol, a symbolic change in public space.
Prohibition on using funds for telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE in high-risk information systems, aiming to enhance cybersecurity.
Ban on using congressional computer networks for viewing pornography, with exceptions for law enforcement.
Requirement for agencies and offices funded by the act to collaborate with food service providers to reduce plastic waste and increase recycling.
No cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress in fiscal year 2023.
Authorization to hire individuals covered by the DACA program in agencies funded by this act.
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