Contact Congress about H.R. 4665: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
This bill would set 2024 funding for U.S. embassies, foreign aid, global health work, and overseas security help. It would also block or limit money for some U.N., climate, diversity, and health-related activities.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the people and agencies that run U.S. diplomacy and foreign aid. It also matters for Americans who need passports or visas, groups that deliver aid overseas, foreign governments that receive U.S. support, and international organizations that depend on U.S. funding.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it decides how much money the U.S. puts into diplomacy, foreign aid, global health, and overseas security in 2024. It could affect passport and visa delays, embassy safety, emergency aid, refugee help, disease programs, and U.S. influence abroad. It also uses a spending bill to set policy limits on climate work, U.N. funding, diversity programs, and some health and cultural activities.
Key provisions in H.R. 4665
- The bill gives billions of dollars to State Department diplomacy programs. This includes embassy security, embassy building work, and worldwide protection, with many funds usable in later fiscal years.
- Passport and visa offices would get money to cut backlogs and wait times. The State Department or U.S. Postal Service could keep passport processing fees if rules allow it.
- The bill funds education and culture exchange programs. It sets a minimum amount for the Fulbright Program and requires consultation before major program changes.
- The bill blocks U.S. payments to international organizations from going to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency. It also limits payments for some U.N. interest costs.
- The U.S. could support U.N. peacekeeping only after advance notice and required safeguards. These include human rights protections, anti-trafficking rules, anti-exploitation rules, and public details on prosecutions and contract openings.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4665
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Questions people ask about H.R. 4665
- What is H.R. 4665?
- This bill would set 2024 funding for U.S. embassies, foreign aid, global health work, and overseas security help. It would also block or limit money for some U.N., climate, diversity, and health-related activities.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 4665?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 4665?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4665 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.