S491-119

Introduced

To establish the position of Director of Foreign Assistance in the Department of State, and for other purposes

119th Congress Introduced Feb 6, 2025

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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

Foreign Affairs

Title I — Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

Identified Gains
  • Department of State
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Department of State:
Identified Costs
  • Department of State and USAID programs under Director of Foreign Assistance
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Department of State and USAID programs under Director of Foreign Assistance:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 6, 2025

Mr. 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.

Government
2 mentions across 2 clauses
+1 positive -1 negative

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

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sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Affairs
Actor Mappings
"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

3 terms
"Sense of Congress" §id9178655eccb245a1869fc24888db3900

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.

"Director of Foreign Assistance" §idcc4235c167d9410c8bedb9a30105e471

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.

"Timely obligation of appropriated funds" §idd48591439a924a998677a1e1d4fa8cbb

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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