To establish the position of Director of Foreign Assistance in the Department of State, and for other purposes
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes Director of Foreign Assistance position within DoS, establishes a new position, Director of Foreign Assistance, within the Department of State, and provides timely obligation of appropriated funds for foreign assistance. It relies on appropriations. The main policy areas are Foreign Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Department of State could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of State and USAID programs under Director of Foreign Assistance would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes Director of Foreign Assistance position within DoS.
- Establishes a new position, Director of Foreign Assistance, within the Department of State.
- Provides timely obligation of appropriated funds for foreign assistance.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes Director of Foreign Assistance position within DoS, establishes a new position, Director of Foreign Assistance, within the Department of State, and provides timely obligation of appropriated funds for foreign assistance.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes Director of Foreign Assistance position within DoS, establishes a new position, Director of Foreign Assistance, within the Department of State, and provides timely obligation of appropriated funds for foreign assistance.
Policy Domains
Title I — Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
Identified Gains
- Department of State
Identified Costs
- Department of State and USAID programs under Director of Foreign Assistance
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Kaine (for himself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Coons, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of State, Department of State and USAID programs under Director of Foreign Assistance
Positive-direction: Department of State
Negative-direction: Department of State and USAID programs under Director of 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
- "the_deputy_secretary"
- → Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A statement expressing the opinion or sentiment of Congress on a particular issue. In this case, it emphasizes the importance of foreign assistance to U.S. interests and national security.
A new position established within the Department of State to oversee foreign assistance programs. The Director is responsible for optimizing impact, promoting evidence-based policies, and supporting interagency collaboration.
A provision requiring that funds appropriated by Congress for foreign assistance be made available for obligation within 90 days after the enactment of related appropriations acts.
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