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Limiting Funds for US Department of Agriculture Chief Economist's Office

This bill aims to cap spending for the Office of the Chief Economist within the US Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2024. This means the office will have less money available, potentially affecting the scope of its economic analyses related to agriculture and food. For citizens, this could translate to less detailed data or analyses on food prices, agricultural policies, or market trends.
Key points
The bill limits the maximum amount the US Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist can spend in fiscal year 2024 to $21,286,000.
Reduced funding may impact the office's ability to conduct economic research and analysis, potentially affecting information available to farmers and consumers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2233
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Executive Operations, Office of the Chief Economist for fiscal year 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2233.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill limits the maximum amount the US Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist can spend in fiscal year 2024 to $21,286,000.
  • Reduced funding may impact the office's ability to conduct economic research and analysis, potentially affecting information available to farmers and consumers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy Public Investments