This bill would cap the budget for the House Parliamentarian's office at $2,026,000 for the year 2024. The Parliamentarian is an official who works for Congress and provides legal and procedural advice to members of the House of Representatives about how to follow the chamber's rules and conduct business properly.

In practical terms, this bill limits how much money can be spent on running that office—paying the Parliamentarian's salary, their staff, and office operations. The cap means that no matter what other budget decisions Congress makes, this particular office cannot receive more than about $2 million for that fiscal year. If the office currently spends more than this amount, it would need to reduce its budget, which could mean cutting staff, reducing services, or operating with fewer resources.

For most everyday Americans, this wouldn't have a direct impact on their lives. However, it could indirectly affect how efficiently Congress operates, since the Parliamentarian's office helps ensure that legislative procedures run smoothly and that bills are processed correctly according to House rules. A smaller budget might slow down some procedural work or limit the office's ability to provide detailed guidance on complex legislative matters. This is a relatively narrow bill focused on internal House operations rather than something that would change laws or programs affecting the general public.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Salaries and Expenses of the Office of the Parliamentarian for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for salaries and expenses of the House Office of the Parliamentarian.</p>