# Plain Language Summary of H.R. 2200

This bill would drastically cut the budget for a specific part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture called the Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. For the year 2024, this office would be limited to spending only $875,000—an extremely small amount for running a major government office.

To understand what this means in practical terms, you need to know what this office actually does. It oversees programs related to forests, wildlife, conservation, and environmental protection on federal lands. This includes managing national forests, protecting endangered species, administering conservation programs that help farmers and ranchers protect soil and water, and coordinating environmental policies across the USDA. With such a severe budget cap, the office would essentially be unable to function normally or carry out most of its responsibilities.

The real-world impact would be significant for many Americans. Farmers and ranchers who rely on USDA conservation programs to help them manage their land sustainably could see those programs disrupted or eliminated. People who hunt, fish, or recreate on public lands managed by the USDA could experience reduced maintenance and services. Environmental protection efforts could stall. The bill was introduced by a group of House members in March 2023, but it's important to note that such an extreme budget cut would face substantial opposition from both Democrats and many Republicans, as well as from agricultural and conservation groups that depend on these programs.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. </p>