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Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

USA119th CongressS-2252| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (13)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act," aims to ensure that United States foreign assistance commodities reach their intended beneficiaries before they spoil or expire. It specifically amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require that all perishable and nonperishable goods, including medicine, vaccines, and food , procured by the U.S. government or its partners, are made available for their intended purpose. The bill mandates that relevant Secretaries or the USAID Administrator release necessary funds on an expedited basis to facilitate the timely delivery or donation of these critical supplies. Furthermore, the Act establishes a strict prohibition on the destruction of these commodities, allowing it only as a last resort after every effort has been made to sell, donate, or otherwise distribute them to beneficiaries. To ensure accountability, the bill requires an annual report to Congress detailing any commodities that expired, spoiled, or were destroyed without reaching their intended recipients. This report must include comprehensive information, such as the reasons for non-delivery, the value of the commodities, and the costs incurred for their destruction.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4516
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4516
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4516: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

USA119th CongressS-2252| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This legislation, known as the "Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act," aims to ensure that United States foreign assistance commodities reach their intended beneficiaries before they spoil or expire. It specifically amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require that all perishable and nonperishable goods, including medicine, vaccines, and food , procured by the U.S. government or its partners, are made available for their intended purpose. The bill mandates that relevant Secretaries or the USAID Administrator release necessary funds on an expedited basis to facilitate the timely delivery or donation of these critical supplies. Furthermore, the Act establishes a strict prohibition on the destruction of these commodities, allowing it only as a last resort after every effort has been made to sell, donate, or otherwise distribute them to beneficiaries. To ensure accountability, the bill requires an annual report to Congress detailing any commodities that expired, spoiled, or were destroyed without reaching their intended recipients. This report must include comprehensive information, such as the reasons for non-delivery, the value of the commodities, and the costs incurred for their destruction.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4516
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4516
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (13)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4516: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted