H.R. 2744 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 369 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2019Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 17, 2019Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act. 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) 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 the Agency. (b) Audit Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marketing requirements of the Agency by implementing partners funded by the USAID, including any requirements prescribed pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USAID Branding Modernization Act. 2. Authorization for branding (a) In general 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) Audit 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). December 17, 2019Reported with an amendment