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Aligning Development and Competition Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 5403

Bill 118 s 5403, also known as the "United States International Development Finance Corporation Alignment Act," aims to ensure that the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is in line with the country's national security and strategic objectives. The DFC is a government agency that provides financial assistance to support development projects in foreign countries.

The bill seeks to strengthen the DFC's focus on projects that promote U.S. national security interests and strategic goals. This includes prioritizing investments in countries that are key allies or partners of the United States, as well as projects that support economic development and stability in regions of strategic importance.

Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the DFC's ability to coordinate with other government agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Department of State, to ensure that its activities are aligned with broader U.S. foreign policy objectives. This coordination is intended to maximize the impact of DFC investments and ensure that they contribute to advancing U.S. national security interests. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5403 is to ensure that the DFC plays a more strategic role in advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives through its development finance activities. By aligning the DFC with these goals, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. development assistance and promote stability and prosperity in key regions around the world.

Current Status of Bill S 5403

Bill S 5403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill S 5403 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 21, 2024.  Bill S 5403's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5403

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5403

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5403

A bill to align the United States International Development Finance Corporation with United States national security and strategic goals.
A bill to align the United States International Development Finance Corporation with United States national security and strategic goals.

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