US HB2691 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-14 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-14 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
USAID Branding Modernization Act
Sponsors
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2019-05-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2744 (Same As) 2021-01-13 - Became Public Law No: 116-334.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Marketing and advertising
National symbols
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Marketing and advertising
National symbols
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2691/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2691/BILLS-116hr2691ih.pdf |