Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

# Summary of Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 This document is the full text of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which provides funding for various government agencies and departments. Key aspects of the legislation include: 1. **Funding Structure**: Allocates funds for numerous agencies including the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission, and other financial regulatory bodies. 2. **Major Restrictions**: - Prohibits use of funds for abortion services except when the life of the mother would be endangered or in cases of rape or incest - Bans funds for gender-affirming care in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program - Restricts funding for certain medical research and public health activities - Limits use of funds for contraception coverage in health plans (with specific religious exemptions) - Prohibits funds for political activities, propaganda, or support for legislation 3. **Employee Compensation Rules**: - Limits pay increases for certain executive and senior employees during FY2024 - Establishes specific pay rate restrictions for various government positions - Requires certain administrative fees for retirement processing 4. **Reporting Requirements**: - Mandates detailed reporting on conference costs exceeding $100,000 - Requires accessibility evaluations for electronic and information technology - Sets specific requirements for telework policies (reinstating pre-2020 policies) 5. **Specific Agency Provisions**: - Contains detailed provisions for the Federal Reserve, SEC, and other financial regulatory agencies - Includes requirements for the District of Columbia government - Sets restrictions on use of funds for certain types of research and medical procedures 6. **General Provisions**: - Establishes rules for reprogramming and transferring funds - Contains requirements for accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Includes numerous restrictions on government contracting and spending The document contains over 700 specific provisions that govern how funds can be used across government agencies, with particular emphasis on restricting certain types of spending and requiring detailed reporting on government expenditures.