# Plain Language Summary of H.R. 1899

This bill caps the budget for Congress's Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at $1,486,000 for fiscal year 2024. The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services is the department within Congress responsible for providing accommodations and services to members of Congress, staff, and visitors who have disabilities. This includes things like sign language interpreters, accessible facilities, assistive technology, and other support services that help people with disabilities participate fully in the legislative process.

By putting a limit on this budget, the bill prevents the office from spending more than that amount, even if Congress had previously authorized additional funding. This means the office would have to operate within this specific cap rather than having flexibility to adjust spending based on actual needs throughout the year. If demand for accessibility services increases or unexpected costs arise, the office wouldn't be able to exceed this limit without Congress passing another bill to change it.

The practical impact is that accessibility services for people with disabilities working in or visiting Congress could potentially be reduced or limited if the office's actual costs exceed $1,486,000. This could affect congressional staff members with disabilities, members of Congress who need accommodations, and visitors to Capitol Hill who require accessibility services. The bill was introduced by six House members in March 2023 and was referred to committees for consideration, though it's unclear whether it advanced further in the legislative process.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Joint Items, Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for salaries and expenses of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.</p>