The Legislative Branch bill includes $5.302 billion in discretionary appropriations to fund the offices of the House of Representatives and joint legislative branch items, a decrease of $262.9 million (or 4.7%) from the FY23 enacted level. Including Senate items, the total amount provided is $6.735 billion, a 2.4% reduction from the FY23 enacted level. The bill strikes a delicate balance, maintaining essential oversight responsibilities but doing so in a fiscally responsible manner. Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch Bill
- Ensures Congress remains open and working for the American people by:
- Increasing funding for recruiting, training, and retaining sworn Capitol Police officers;
- Ensuring adequate resources for Members to effectively serve their constituents, including funding for staffing and other office expenditures; and
- Providing modest increases to agencies that provide research and support for Members, including the Congressional Budget Office, Library of Congress, and Government Accountability Office.
- Maintains funding to committees of the House of Representatives so it can hold the Biden Administration accountable by conducting vigorous oversight of the Executive Branch.
- Restored funding for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and prevented the office from being reorganized under the Chief Administrative Office.
- Continued the restriction that prevents medical professionals from practicing while in Congress.
- Amodei (Manager’s Amendment) – makes technical changes to the bill and report.
- The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
- Amodei (En Bloc) – prohibits funding for unnecessary and polarizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and environmental initiatives; protects Americans against religious discrimination; and directs the Librarian of Congress to conduct a study on creating an exhibit celebrating American exceptionalism.
- The amendment was adopted 33 to 25.
- Clyde – limits unjustified increases to the Architect of the Capitol’s budget.
- The amendment was adopted 33 to 24.