Bill > S4797

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. * **Department of State and Related Agencies:** Funds are allocated for various programs and operations, including diplomatic programs, worldwide security protection, embassy security, construction, and maintenance, and emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service. Specific amounts are not detailed in the provided text, but significant transfers are permitted between these accounts for security and emergency purposes, subject to congressional notification. * **United States Agency for International Development (USAID):** Funds are directed towards development assistance, global health programs, and other USAID initiatives. The bill emphasizes innovation, localization, and monitoring and evaluation of programs. Specific allocations are made for scaling effective models, innovation incentive awards, and the Development Innovation Ventures program. * **Economic Support Fund:** Significant funding is allocated to this fund for various purposes, including democracy programs, economic resilience initiatives, and support for specific countries and regions. Notable allocations include funds for strategic infrastructure investments, critical mineral supply chain security, economic resilience programs, and cyberspace/digital connectivity initiatives. * **Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia:** Funds are designated for democracy programs, economic and security assistance in the South Caucasus, and specific support for Ukraine. * **International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement:** Funds are allocated for programs to counter the flow of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, as well as for general law enforcement and security assistance. * **Foreign Military Financing Program:** Significant funding is allocated for grants to Israel and assistance to Jordan, among other countries. * **Other International Programs:** The bill includes provisions for contributions to international organizations, global health activities, gender equality and women's empowerment programs, education, environment programs, and stabilization and development in regions impacted by extremism and conflict. * **Restrictions and Conditions:** The bill includes numerous restrictions and conditions on the use of funds, such as prohibitions on direct funding for certain countries, limitations on assistance to governments supporting terrorism or involved in coups, and requirements for congressional notification and consultation for various activities. It also includes provisions related to the prohibition of abortions and involuntary sterilization, and limitations on certain expenses. * **Specific Country Allocations:** The bill details significant funding allocations for specific countries, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank and Gaza, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Venezuela, countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, and various countries in Africa and East Asia. * **International Financial Institutions:** The bill includes provisions related to the United States' participation in and influence within international financial institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, with a focus on transparency and countering the influence of China and Russia. * **Rescissions:** Certain unobligated balances from prior Acts are rescinded.