H.R. 2691 – Reading Mode

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2691

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 14, 2019

Mr. McCaul introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act.

Authorization for branding

(a)

In general

The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2401), overseas programs administered by the Agency.

(b)

Audit

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).