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Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 7:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5775

Bill 117 hr 5775, also known as the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021, aims to promote sustainable development and environmental protection through the United States' participation in international financial institutions. The bill seeks to ensure that these institutions prioritize projects that support sustainable development goals, such as reducing poverty, promoting gender equality, and combating climate change.

The legislation requires the United States to advocate for increased transparency and accountability within international financial institutions, as well as for the inclusion of civil society organizations in decision-making processes. Additionally, the bill calls for the institutions to prioritize projects that benefit marginalized communities and promote social and economic inclusion.

Furthermore, the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021 mandates that the United States work with other countries to address issues such as corruption, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation within international financial institutions. The bill also emphasizes the importance of promoting good governance and anti-corruption measures in order to ensure that funds are used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 5775 is to ensure that international financial institutions play a key role in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection around the world, while also upholding principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Congressional Summary of HR 5775

Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021

This bill directs specified international financial institutions to use the influence of the United States to advance the cause of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transition the global economy to a clean energy economy. It also prohibits the United States from providing direct or indirect assistance to any country or entity to support any fossil fuel activity.

Current Status of Bill HR 5775

Bill HR 5775 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2021. Bill HR 5775 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2021.  Bill HR 5775's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5775

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
44
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5775

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5775

Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021
Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021
To require the use of the voice and vote of the United States in international financial institutions to advance the cause of transitioning the global economy to a clean energy economy and to prohibit United States Government assistance to countries or entities to support fossil fuel activity, and for other purposes.

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