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US HR199
Resolution
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Burchett
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AI Summary
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House resolution condemning specific foreign aid programs deemed "woke," citing approximately $79 million in grants including $2 million for transgender health in Guatemala, $20 million for Iraqi Sesame Street, $45 million for DEI scholarships in Burma, and various smaller cultural/arts programs
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Requests a comprehensive GAO audit of all State Department and USAID grants awarded since 2021, with immediate suspension of similar discretionary grants pending review
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Demands public disclosure of all grant applications, justifications, and outcomes on a searchable database within 90 days of award, plus annual inspector general reviews reported to Congress
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Proposes capping cultural exchange and advocacy grants abroad to no more than 0.1% of the federal discretionary budget and requiring explicit congressional approval for all future grants over $10,000
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Recommends redirecting funds to domestic priorities including infrastructure, veteran health care, and disaster relief, and expresses intent to draft legislation prohibiting federal funds for overseas programs promoting "niche social agendas"
Legislative Description
Condemning woke foreign aid programs.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
3/6/2025