This bill puts a cap on how much money the U.S. Department of Interior can spend in 2024 on programs related to the Compact of Free Association. The Compact of Free Association is an agreement between the United States and three Pacific island nations—the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau—that gives these countries independence while the U.S. handles their defense and foreign affairs in exchange for financial support. By limiting the available funds, this bill essentially controls the budget for whatever Interior Department activities support this agreement during that fiscal year. The practical effect is that the department will have a set spending limit for these programs, which could affect the level of services, aid, or administrative support provided under the compact arrangement.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Insular Affairs, Compact of Free Association for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Interior's Compact of Free Association account.</p>