118th Congress International Affairs
H.R. 2824: FIGDA Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill addresses innovation in U.S. development assistance.
For example, the bill authorizes or provides statutory authority for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to
- appoint a chief innovation officer;
- employ innovation fellows to expand the use of innovation, technology, and research with respect to USAID development assistance authorities;
- provide flexible funding to support expanded use of innovation; and
- participate in the Global Innovation Fund and designate a USAID employee to serve on the fund's board as a representative of the United States.
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The bill also requires USAID to establish a program to integrate proven and rigorously demonstrated innovations into USAID programming and operating budgets.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Young Kim R-CAOriginal
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Susan Wild D-PA
- Thomas Kean R-NJ
- Chrissy Houlahan D-PA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Joaquin Castro SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Joaquin Castro.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.