Strengthening Financial Institutions: Transparency, Human Rights, and Aid for Low-Income Countries
This act aims to improve the operations of international financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. It focuses on increasing transparency, protecting human rights in projects, and supporting low-income countries, which could impact global economic and social stability.
Key points
Increased Transparency: Financial institutions will need to clearly inform citizens in host countries about project goals and beneficiaries.
Human Rights Protection: Projects funded by development banks must consider human rights, including LGBTQ+ persons, and prevent sexual exploitation.
Support for Low-Income Countries: The act promotes debt relief for low-income and small countries affected by climate disasters, and increases funding for the African Development Fund.
Combating Corruption: New anti-corruption measures will be introduced in loan agreements, including requirements for public disclosure of agreements and investment data.
Congressional Oversight: Withdrawal of funds from international financial institutions will require Congressional consent, increasing oversight of financial decisions.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3224
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Process start date: 2025-05-06