HR 2691
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Marketing and advertising
National symbols
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID Branding Modernization Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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