Pub. L. 116-334 - USAID Branding Modernization Act

116th Congress

Affects: 22 U.S.C. §§ 2401

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “USAID Branding Modernization Act”.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR BRANDING.

(a) 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) 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).

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2744:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

July 15, considered and passed House.

Feb. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Dec. 31, House concurred in Senate amendment.