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To increase effectiveness in the pursuit of United States interests and multilateral cooperation at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5888

This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of the Treasury to waive, on a case-by-case basis, statutory mandates that govern the U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions with respect to their use of the voice and vote of the United States.

For each such waiver, Treasury must issue a report that (1) describes the project or policy to which the waiver would apply, (2) explains the reasons for the waiver, and (3) certifies that the waiver does not undermine the ability of the United States to promote the mandate's policy objectives. Treasury must review existing statutory mandates and submit any recommendations to revise or sunset the mandates with the objectives of strengthening U.S. leadership, facilitating multilateral cooperation, reflecting changing conditions, and advancing the U.S. national interest.

Current Status of Bill HR 5888

Bill HR 5888 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5888 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020.  Bill HR 5888's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5888

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5888

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances
- Congressional oversight
- International organizations and cooperation
- Multilateral development programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5888

To increase effectiveness in the pursuit of United States interests and multilateral cooperation at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.
To increase effectiveness in the pursuit of United States interests and multilateral cooperation at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.

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