HR 8233 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the USAID Branding Modernization Act to require the sole use of United States flags and logos on articles of United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.

This bill requires all U.S. foreign aid materials and programs to display only the U.S. flag or official U.S. logos, removing previous flexibility for USAID. It directly affects all U.S. foreign assistance programs funded through USAID, including aid delivered by contractors or partner organizations. The key provision bans any other country's flag, logo, or insignia on U.S. aid unless the President specifically determines it serves U.S. national security interests and submits written justification to Congress within 30 days. This creates a strict default rule for branding while establishing a formal exception process for rare cases.
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 2, 2024
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