The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee has concluded negotiations for the FY 2024 appropriations bill.  This funds the USDA, FDA and the CFTC.  Total funding will amount to $25.3 billion, approximately two percent below the fiscal year 2023 level but 12.5 percent below the FY 24 budget request submitted by the Administration.

The allocations include $1.2 billion for APHIS, a decrease of $1 million but providing $10 million for animal disease traceability, $2.5 million for avian health and $8.5 million for specialty crop pests.  The Food Safety and Inspection Service will receive $1.2 billion, up $39 million.  The appropriations will now be considered by the House Appropriations Committee before a vote by the full chamber.

The Senate Agriculture Committee has yet to present funding bills.