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A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to clarify the meaning of the term "aggregate value" for purposes of the Presidential drawdown authority.
3/13/2024, 3:26 AM
Summary of Bill S 2255
Bill 118 s 2255, also known as the "Foreign Assistance Act Amendment," aims to make a specific change to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The bill seeks to clarify the definition of the term "aggregate value" as it pertains to the Presidential drawdown authority.
The Presidential drawdown authority allows the President to transfer certain types of defense articles and services to foreign countries in times of need. However, there has been confusion surrounding the interpretation of the term "aggregate value" within this authority.
This bill seeks to provide a clear and concise definition of "aggregate value" to ensure that the Presidential drawdown authority is used appropriately and effectively. By clarifying this term, the bill aims to streamline the process of providing foreign assistance and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently. Overall, Bill 118 s 2255 is a targeted amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that aims to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the Presidential drawdown authority.
The Presidential drawdown authority allows the President to transfer certain types of defense articles and services to foreign countries in times of need. However, there has been confusion surrounding the interpretation of the term "aggregate value" within this authority.
This bill seeks to provide a clear and concise definition of "aggregate value" to ensure that the Presidential drawdown authority is used appropriately and effectively. By clarifying this term, the bill aims to streamline the process of providing foreign assistance and ensure that resources are allocated efficiently. Overall, Bill 118 s 2255 is a targeted amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that aims to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the Presidential drawdown authority.
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Current Status of Bill S 2255
Bill S 2255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill S 2255 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2023. Bill S 2255's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2255
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2255
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2255
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to clarify the meaning of the term "aggregate value" for purposes of the Presidential drawdown authority.
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to clarify the meaning of the term "aggregate value" for purposes of the Presidential drawdown authority.
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