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Boosting US Global Investment Power: $100 Billion for Competitiveness and Security.

This law significantly increases the capacity of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to invest globally, raising its maximum contingent liability from $60 billion to $100 billion. The goal is to strengthen US economic and strategic standing, particularly in fragile regions, and offer a robust alternative to state-directed investments by strategic competitors. While technical, these changes indirectly support national security and global stability, which is crucial for the US economy.
Key points
The DFC's financial guarantee limit is raised from $60 billion to $100 billion, enabling greater support for international development and infrastructure projects.
The DFC is now explicitly authorized and encouraged to invest more easily in fragile and conflict-affected states to meet US national security goals.
New accounting rules are established for DFC's equity investments, designed to streamline budgeting and accelerate project implementation, increasing the efficiency of public funds.
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Print number: 118_S_3005
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2023-10-03