To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Roy, Mr. Crane, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill eliminates the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by cutting off all federal funding for its operations. Starting on the day this bill becomes law, USAID would no longer be able to carry out any of its functions, including foreign aid programs authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Any unspent USAID funds would be returned to the Treasury, and all remaining assets and liabilities would be transferred to the State Department.
Who Benefits and How
The State Department gains control over USAID's assets and liabilities, potentially consolidating foreign aid operations under its authority. Advocates for reduced foreign spending benefit from the immediate elimination of a major foreign aid agency and the rescission of unspent funds that return money to the Treasury. Taxpayers may see potential long-term savings from eliminating an entire federal agency, though transition costs are uncertain.
Who Bears the Burden and How
USAID employees face job elimination as the agency is abolished. NGOs, international development contractors, and other organizations that partner with USAID to implement foreign aid programs lose their primary funding source and implementing partner, resulting in terminated contracts and lost revenue. Countries currently receiving US foreign assistance through USAID programs face disruption to ongoing development, humanitarian aid, and economic assistance during any transition. The State Department must absorb USAID's responsibilities and liabilities, though it's unclear whether State has the capacity or desire to manage these foreign aid programs.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits all federal funding for any USAID function, duty, or responsibility starting on the date of enactment
- Applies to all USAID operations, including those authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and any other law
- Rescinds all unobligated balances in USAID accounts as of the day before enactment, returning the money to the Treasury
- Transfers all remaining USAID assets and liabilities to the Secretary of State
- Effectively abolishes USAID as an independent agency by eliminating its funding and operational authority
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by prohibiting federal funding for its functions and transferring its assets to the State Department
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Eliminate foreign aid infrastructure and consolidate control under State Department"
Likely Beneficiaries
- State Department (gains control of USAID assets and liabilities)
- Foreign aid critics and advocates for reduced foreign spending
Likely Burden Bearers
- USAID employees (job elimination)
- Foreign aid recipients (potential disruption to programs)
- Development contractors and NGOs (loss of implementing partner)
- Countries receiving US foreign assistance
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Those assigned or delegated to the Administrator of USAID pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or any other provision of law
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