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USAID Local Partnership Act: Streamlining Aid for Sustainable Global Development

This Act encourages the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to shift more funding and authority directly to local organizations in recipient countries. The goal is to make development and humanitarian aid more responsive to local needs, leading to more sustainable and effective outcomes. For citizens in countries receiving aid, these changes could mean faster, more tailored support during crises and greater local ownership over development projects.
Key points
Simplified Access: USAID must simplify rules and reporting requirements to make it easier for local organizations to access aid funds.
Flexible Funding: Promotion of multi-year, flexible funding and an increase in the de minimis indirect cost rate (up to 15%) for local partners to improve project management.
Language Support: USAID is authorized to accept applications and proposals in local languages, lowering administrative barriers for foreign partners.
Local Competition: Authority to limit competition for certain contracts (up to $25 million) to local entities, strengthening local capacity and potentially reducing costs.
Increased Local Leadership: Ensuring local communities have greater leadership over priorities, design, implementation, and evaluation of aid programs.
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Print number: 118_S_3994
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2024-03-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3994.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplified Access: USAID must simplify rules and reporting requirements to make it easier for local organizations to access aid funds.
  • Flexible Funding: Promotion of multi-year, flexible funding and an increase in the de minimis indirect cost rate (up to 15%) for local partners to improve project management.
  • Language Support: USAID is authorized to accept applications and proposals in local languages, lowering administrative barriers for foreign partners.
  • Local Competition: Authority to limit competition for certain contracts (up to $25 million) to local entities, strengthening local capacity and potentially reducing costs.
  • Increased Local Leadership: Ensuring local communities have greater leadership over priorities, design, implementation, and evaluation of aid programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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