USAID Branding Modernization Act
Public Law 116-334 · H.R. 2744 · 116th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jan 13, 2021 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Eliot Engel, Rep. Michael Guest,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law 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.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 2691Identical bill
USAID Branding Modernization Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 25 actions.
- Jan 13, 2021Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 116-334.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 1, 2021FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Dec 31, 2020Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mrs. Dingell asked unanimous consent to take the bill, H.R. 2744, from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 20, 2020FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Feb 13, 2020FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 17, 2019CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Dec 11, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 16, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Jul 15, 2019FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 475).House roll call 475
- FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
- FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2744.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- May 22, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
- CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 15, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
Data notes
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.