Aligning International Development Finance with US National Security Goals.
This Act mandates the US International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) to prioritize projects that advance core US national security interests, particularly in strategic competition, focusing on critical infrastructure and minerals. It enhances transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest among advisory council members and integrates the Secretary of Defense into the Corporation's Board. Citizens can expect public international development funds to be more closely tied to protecting US strategic interests.
Key points
International development funds must now prioritize projects vital to US security, such as port, rail, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals supply chains.
Increased transparency: USIDFC must report annually on potential conflicts of interest involving advisory council members who receive financial support from the Corporation.
The Secretary of Defense is added to the USIDFC Board of Directors to ensure investment decisions align with defense and national security objectives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5403
Sponsor: Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-11-21