USAID Branding Modernization Act

Bill: 116-hr-2744
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-15
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight

Foreign aid and international relief

International organizations and cooperation

Marketing and advertising

National symbols

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Latest action: action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Became Public Law No: 116-334.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-05-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

action_date: 2019-07-15
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

action_date: 2019-12-17
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

action_date: 2020-02-13
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

action_date: 2020-12-31
action_desc: House agreed to Senate amendment
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

action_date: 2021-01-13
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>USAID Branding Modernization Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the U.S.&nbsp;Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. </p> <p>Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as <em>American Aid</em>. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in&nbsp;certain situations.</p>

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2019 Mr. McCaul (for himself and Mr. Engel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 369 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 17, 2019 Reported by Mr. Risch , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as USAID ), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

December 17, 2019 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 2744 AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as USAID ), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 2744 In the Senate of the United States, February 13, 2020. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 2744) entitled An Act to authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act . 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as USAID ), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2401 ), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a).

Secretary