# What This Bill Does

This bill would cap the budget for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at $102 million for the year 2024. The OMB is a part of the President's office that handles federal budgeting, policy coordination, and regulatory oversight. Essentially, this bill says the OMB cannot spend more than that amount on salaries and operating expenses for that fiscal year, regardless of what other laws might normally allow.

# Who This Affects and Why It Matters

The direct impact would be on the OMB's ability to hire and retain staff. With a fixed budget cap, the office would have less flexibility to add employees or give raises during that year. This could affect how quickly the OMB can process budget requests, review regulations, and coordinate policy across federal agencies. Since the OMB plays a central role in how the federal government operates—reviewing what other agencies want to do and helping the President manage the overall budget—any staffing constraints could potentially slow down government operations.

For everyday Americans, the practical effects would likely be indirect. If the OMB has fewer resources, it might take longer for federal agencies to get approval for their programs or for new regulations to be reviewed. However, the impact would depend on how the OMB prioritizes its limited budget and whether Congress provides funding for other government functions through separate appropriations bills. This bill was introduced in 2023 and represents an effort by some members of Congress to reduce spending in the President's office.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Office of Management and Budget's Salaries and Expenses account. </p>