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Condemning woke foreign aid programs.

USA119th CongressHRES-199| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Brandon Gill (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong opposition to various foreign aid programs, which it characterizes as wasteful expenditures on frivolous or ideologically driven initiatives. It specifically cites numerous examples, including grants for gender-affirming healthcare, diversity and inclusion workplace programs, and cultural events like drag queen training or transgender fashion shows. The resolution urges the immediate suspension of similar discretionary grants pending a review of their alignment with core national interests and fiscal responsibility. To address these concerns, the resolution requests increased oversight , including a comprehensive audit by the Government Accountability Office of all Department of State and USAID grants awarded since 2021. It also demands greater transparency through mandated public disclosure of all grant applications, justifications, and outcomes on a searchable online database. Furthermore, the resolution recommends redirecting funds from such programs to domestic priorities, proposes a cap on annual spending for cultural exchange and advocacy grants, and insists on congressional approval for future grants exceeding $10,000. Finally, it expresses an intent to draft legislation prohibiting the use of federal funds for overseas programs promoting niche social agendas without clear U.S. national security or economic benefits.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Condemning woke foreign aid programs.

USA119th CongressHRES-199| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This resolution expresses strong opposition to various foreign aid programs, which it characterizes as wasteful expenditures on frivolous or ideologically driven initiatives. It specifically cites numerous examples, including grants for gender-affirming healthcare, diversity and inclusion workplace programs, and cultural events like drag queen training or transgender fashion shows. The resolution urges the immediate suspension of similar discretionary grants pending a review of their alignment with core national interests and fiscal responsibility. To address these concerns, the resolution requests increased oversight , including a comprehensive audit by the Government Accountability Office of all Department of State and USAID grants awarded since 2021. It also demands greater transparency through mandated public disclosure of all grant applications, justifications, and outcomes on a searchable online database. Furthermore, the resolution recommends redirecting funds from such programs to domestic priorities, proposes a cap on annual spending for cultural exchange and advocacy grants, and insists on congressional approval for future grants exceeding $10,000. Finally, it expresses an intent to draft legislation prohibiting the use of federal funds for overseas programs promoting niche social agendas without clear U.S. national security or economic benefits.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Brandon Gill (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted