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Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

8/6/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4516

The bill titled "To require the Secretary of State to ensure that commodities procured for the purpose of foreign assistance are made available to intended beneficiaries before such commodities expire, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4516 on July 17, 2025. The bill aims to address the timely distribution of commodities procured for foreign assistance to intended beneficiaries, particularly ensuring that these commodities are utilized before expiration, while also potentially addressing other related purposes as outlined in the bill's text.

Current Status of Bill HR 4516

Bill HR 4516 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4516 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4516's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4516

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4516

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4516

To require the Secretary of State to ensure that commodities procured for the purpose of foreign assistance are made available to intended beneficiaries before such commodities expire, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of State to ensure that commodities procured for the purpose of foreign assistance are made available to intended beneficiaries before such commodities expire, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Rosalia Clarke

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8 months ago

It's so sad that this bill is happening. I hope it helps people who need it.

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