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US HR4516

US HR4516
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act


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Introduced
07/17/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of State to ensure that commodities procured for the purpose of foreign assistance are made available to intended beneficiaries before such commodities expire, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act," aims to prevent the unnecessary destruction of foreign assistance commodities such as food, medicine, vaccines, and other critical supplies. The legislation requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the USAID Administrator and Secretary of Agriculture, to ensure that these commodities are delivered to intended beneficiaries before they expire or spoil. If a commodity is at risk of expiring, the responsible agencies must make expedited efforts to deliver or donate the items, with destruction permitted only as an absolute last resort after exhausting all other options. The bill mandates annual reporting to congressional committees detailing any commodities that were expired, spoiled, or destroyed, including specifics like procurement value, destruction costs, and reasons for non-delivery. The legislation highlights the broader context of foreign assistance, noting that these efforts not only support vulnerable populations worldwide but also benefit the U.S. economy by creating jobs, generating economic activity, and supporting American farmers and businesses. By preventing waste, the bill seeks to maximize the humanitarian impact of U.S. foreign assistance while demonstrating ethical stewardship of taxpayer resources.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 07/17/2025)

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