To abolish the United States Agency for International Development.

House Bill

H.R. 1029

119th Congress

To abolish the United States Agency for International Development.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank D. Lucas

Representative

Republican

OK-3

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill bars the use of federal funds for any USAID functions, rescinds unobligated USAID funds, and transfers remaining assets and liabilities to the State Department. It would effectively abolish the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill bars the use of federal funds for any USAID functions, rescinds unobligated USAID funds, and transfers remaining assets and liabilities to the State Department. It would effectively abolish the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill bars the use of federal funds to carry out any functions, duties, or responsibilities of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The bill also (1) rescinds the unobligated balances of any funds made available to USAID prior to enactment, and (2) transfers any USAID assets or liabilities to the Department of State.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bars federal funds for any USAID functions or duties
Rescinds unobligated USAID appropriations
Transfers USAID assets and liabilities to State Department
Effectively abolishes the agency
Ends U.S. government foreign development aid programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

American foreign aid and development programs worldwide would be eliminated or transferred to State Department control. This would affect humanitarian assistance, global health programs, economic development initiatives, and democracy promotion efforts in countries around the world.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1029, 119th Congress (2025). "To abolish the United States Agency for International Development.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1029