VoterlyH.R. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · Became law
What this bill does
USAID Branding Modernization Act This bill authorizes the U.S. 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. Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as American Aid. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in certain situations.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2019-05-15
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 116-334.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] introduced H.R. 2744. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 2744? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2744 do?
USAID Branding Modernization Act This bill authorizes the U.S. 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…
Who sponsored H.R. 2744?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2744?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2744 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 2744 became law.