Rep. Matt Gaetz

Maddy summaryHR 2285 caps funding for the USDA's Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program at $29.851 million for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly limits the amount of federal funds available for this specific program, which provides broadband and telemedicine infrastructure in rural areas. The key provision is a strict spending ceiling that prevents the program from exceeding this dollar amount during FY2024. It does not change program eligibility or requirements, only restricting the total funding level.

Maddy summaryHR 2284 limits funding for the USDA's Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loans Program to $10 million for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly restricts the Rural Utilities Service's budget for providing loans to rural communities seeking infrastructure improvements like broadband and electricity. The key provision sets a strict annual spending cap, overriding any other funding authorizations for this specific account. It ensures no more than $10 million can be allocated from this program's funds during 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets a $1.4 billion funding cap for the USDA's Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program during fiscal year 2024. It directly affects rural communities that rely on this program to build or upgrade essential water and waste disposal infrastructure. The key provision is a strict limit on available funds, preventing the program from exceeding $1.4 billion in appropriations for 2024. This is a procedural spending restriction, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2282) sets a strict spending limit of $334,500 for the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) in fiscal year 2024. It directly affects rural businesses and cooperatives that apply for REAP grants, which fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The key provision is a mandatory cap on available funds, overriding any other funding authority for this specific program. This means the program cannot receive or disburse more than $334,500 in FY2024, regardless of other appropriations.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a spending cap of $1,011,136,000 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, specifically covering the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) salaries and expenses for fiscal year 2024. It directly affects APHIS operations by limiting the funds available for its staff and administrative costs during that fiscal year. The provision is a straightforward budgetary constraint with no additional policy mechanisms or program changes beyond the specified funding limit.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits funding for the USDA's Rural Cooperative Development Grants program to $27.6 million for fiscal year 2024. It directly affects the Rural Business-Cooperative Service within the USDA by restricting how much money can be spent on these grants. The key provision is a statutory cap on available funds, preventing the program from exceeding this specific amount during the 2024 fiscal year. The bill does not change program eligibility or create new requirements - only sets a maximum funding level.

Maddy summaryHR 2254 sets a strict funding limit of $901,000 for the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, specifically for the Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects that USDA office by overriding any existing funding authority to prevent it from accessing more than this specified amount. The key provision is a hard cap on available funds, ensuring no additional appropriations can exceed $901,000 for this specific office in FY2024. It is a procedural budgetary measure with no policy changes beyond this funding restriction.

Maddy summaryHR 2280 limits funding for the USDA's Rural Economic Development Loans Program to $50 million for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects rural communities and businesses that rely on these loans for economic development projects. The key provision is a strict cap on available funds, preventing the program from exceeding this $50 million maximum. It does not change program eligibility or operations, only restricting the total amount of money that can be spent. This is a straightforward funding limitation with no other provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 2253 sets a $38 million cap on funding for the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture's "Integrated Activities" program for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the USDA's budget allocation for this specific research and development initiative, limiting available funds to the specified amount. The provision overrides any existing funding authorizations for this program in FY2024. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as required.)

Maddy summaryHR 2262 sets a strict funding limit of $901,000 for the USDA Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the operations of this specific USDA office by restricting its available funds to the specified amount, regardless of other funding authorizations. The key provision is a hard cap on appropriations, preventing the office from accessing more than $901,000 in federal funds for FY2024. As a procedural spending limit, it does not alter program eligibility or create new requirements.