Bills · HR 1123
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1123International Affairs
To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
INTRO FEB 7· LAST ACTION FEB 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant shift in how the United States approaches foreign policy and international relations. If passed, it would end a primary channel for U.S. humanitarian aid and development assistance globally, potentially impacting millions of lives and reducing America's soft power and influence abroad.
Voters should care because it could mean substantial savings for taxpayers by ending foreign aid programs, but at the cost of global development efforts and potentially U.S. standing in the world. It raises questions about the balance between domestic spending priorities and international engagement, and whether the U.S. should continue to play a leading role in global development and humanitarian responses.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
No federal funds may be made available for USAID's functions, duties, or responsibilities beginning on the bill's enactment date.
This provision immediately stops all financial support for USAID's operations, effectively shutting down the agency.
PROVISION 02
Any unspent money previously given to USAID will be taken back by the government.
This ensures that no existing funds can be used by USAID, reinforcing its abolition.
PROVISION 03
All remaining assets (like property or equipment) and liabilities (like debts) of USAID will be transferred to the Secretary of State.
This provision handles the logistical winding down of the agency and moves its residual elements to another department.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 7
Introduced in House
FEB 7
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1123
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
Last actionFeb 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025
House BillHR 1123International Affairs
To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 7, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
17
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