Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

The document provides a comprehensive overview of key appropriations for military personnel and operations, as well as various restrictions and requirements related to foreign assistance. The total amount allocated in this Act is reduced by $969,000,000 due to favorable foreign exchange rates. Military Personnel and Operations: The Act appropriates funds for various military branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. Specific allocations include $50.04 billion for Military Personnel, Army; $36.71 billion for Military Personnel, Navy; and $1.26 billion for Military Personnel, Space Force. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation: The Act provides funding for research, development, test, and evaluation activities, including $17.12 billion for the Army; $27.96 billion for the Navy; and $47.34 billion for the Air Force. Notable Specific Appropriations: * Military Personnel: $50.04 billion (Army), $36.71 billion (Navy), $15.27 billion (Marine Corps), $36.20 billion (Air Force), and $1.26 billion (Space Force) * Operation and Maintenance: $58.60 billion (Army), $71.97 billion (Navy), $10.18 billion (Marine Corps), $61.47 billion (Air Force), and $4.89 billion (Space Force) * Procurement: $33.67 billion (Navy), $8.63 billion (Other Procurement, Army), $19.83 billion (Aircraft Procurement, Navy), $5.88 billion (Weapons Procurement, Navy), and $1.00 billion (National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account) General Provisions: * The Act includes several general provisions, including a prohibition on using appropriations for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress. * Funds may not be used to initiate special access programs without prior notification to congressional defense committees. Restrictions on Funding: * Certain funding restrictions are imposed, such as the prohibition on using funds to prevent Members of Congress from entering facilities used to detain aliens. * Restrictions also apply to first-class travel by employees and employment of workers described in section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Rescissions: * Various unobligated balances are rescinded, including $145,551,219. Other Key Points: * The document mentions specific funding restrictions and requirements for various programs and activities related to foreign assistance. * The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator must certify that mechanisms for monitoring and oversight of funds are in place and functioning to ensure accountability. * Funds made available by this Act for assistance to Ukraine shall be expended as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 60 days after the date of enactment.