Proposed Spending Cap for the Office of Special Counsel (2024)
May 4, 2026
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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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This bill sets a hard ceiling on the operating budget for the Office of Special Counsel for fiscal year 2024, which directly limits the resources available for the agency's personnel and administrative operations.
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Office of Special Counsel
The agency's total available funding for salaries and expenses is capped at $26,535,000 for fiscal year 2024.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
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Why It Matters
This bill sets a hard ceiling on the operating budget for the Office of Special Counsel for fiscal year 2024, which directly limits the resources available for the agency's personnel and administrative operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Office of Special Counsel?
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Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Control
The bill represents an attempt to exert direct legislative control over the administrative budget of an independent agency.
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