House Bill 2691
116th Congress(2019-2020)
USAID Branding Modernization Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2691
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
USAID Branding Modernization Act
This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs.
Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as American Aid. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in certain situations.
May 14, 2019
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05/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:44:13 AM