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H.R. 8233

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To amend the USAID Branding Modernization Act to require the sole use of United States flags and logos on articles of United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · May 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
May 2, 2024
Cosponsors (3)
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This bill modifies current law governing how U.S. foreign aid is branded and identified. It requires that U.S. foreign assistance funded through USAID must display the United States flag prominently as the sole identifier, with limited exceptions. The bill prevents foreign aid items from bearing the logos, insignias, or flags of other countries unless the President determines it serves U.S. national security interests and provides written justification to Congress within 30 days of making that determination. This legislation affects all U.S. foreign assistance programs administered by USAID and any foreign governments receiving such aid. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the 30-day reporting requirement for presidential exceptions.

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