FAIR Act

House Bill

H.R. 2314

119th Congress

FAIR Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darin LaHood

Representative

Republican

IL-16

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would reduce the amount of money the U.S. Department of State can spend on its international commissions and related expenses in the 2024 fiscal year. This could impact the government's ability to participate in and fund various international organizations and initiatives.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would reduce the amount of money the U.S. Department of State can spend on its international commissions and related expenses in the 2024 fiscal year. This could impact the government's ability to participate in and fund various international organizations and initiatives.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of State's International Commissions, Salaries and Expenses account.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits FY2024 funding for the State Department's International Commissions, Salaries and Expenses account
Could reduce U.S. participation and contributions to international organizations and programs
Impacts the State Department's ability to engage in diplomatic and foreign policy efforts through international channels

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would likely result in the U.S. government having less funding available to contribute to and participate in various international commissions, organizations, and initiatives. This could limit America's global influence and engagement on issues like human rights, environmental protection, and international cooperation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2314, 119th Congress (2025). "FAIR Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2314