Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Latest action (9 Mar 2024): Became Public Law No: 118-42.
What this bill does
H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, provides federal funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, by combining six separate appropriations bills into one package (Divisions A through F), covering Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture, Rural Development, and the FDA; Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; the Department of the Interior and Environment; and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. A seventh division (G) addresses other matters, including Health and Human Services provisions, amendments to Compacts of Free Association, and various extensions. The text excerpted specifies detailed dollar amounts for military construction and family housing accounts across the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserve components, along with administrative rules governing how those construction funds may be used, such as restrictions on foreign contractors, land purchases, and reporting requirements to Congress.
The bill affects federal agencies and programs across defense, veterans' services, agriculture, food safety, science, natural resources, environmental protection, transportation, and housing. It sets specific spending levels and conditions that agencies must follow in obligating these funds, and it includes provisions requiring congressional notification before certain actions, such as starting new overseas installations or relocating military activities between bases.
The bill has completed the legislative process: it was introduced in June 2023, passed by both chambers in the second session of the 118th Congress, and signed into law by the President on March 9, 2024. As enacted law, its funding levels and provisions are now in effect for fiscal year 2024, with no further congressional action required for this measure itself.
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Official summary
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
This act provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including various public health programs.
Specifically, the act includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills:
• the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
• the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and
Timeline
9 Mar 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4366 do?
- H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, provides federal funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, by combining six separate appropriations bills into one package (Divisions A through F), covering Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture, Rural Development, and the FDA; Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; the Department of the Interior and Environment; and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. A seventh division (G) addresses other matters, including Health and Human Services provisions, amendments to Compacts of Free Association, and various extensions. The text excerpted specifies detailed dollar amounts for military construction and family housing accounts across the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserve components, along with administrative rules governing how those construction funds may be used, such as restrictions on foreign contractors, land purchases, and reporting requirements to Congress. The bill affects federal agencies and programs across defense, veterans' services, agriculture, food safety, science, natural resources, environmental protection, transportation, and housing. It sets specific spending levels and conditions that agencies must follow in obligating these funds, and it includes provisions requiring congressional notification before certain actions, such as starting new overseas installations or relocating military activities between bases. The bill has completed the legislative process: it was introduced in June 2023, passed by both chambers in the second session of the 118th Congress, and signed into law by the President on March 9, 2024. As enacted law, its funding levels and provisions are now in effect for fiscal year 2024, with no further congressional action required for this measure itself.
- Has H.R. 4366 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4366 has been enacted. Status last updated 9 Mar 2024.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4366?
- H.R. 4366 was sponsored by Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4366?
- Became Public Law No: 118-42. (9 Mar 2024).
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