To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6910

119th Congress

To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joaquin Castro

D - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill proposes to create a new leadership position—Chief Development Officer—within the United States International Development Corporation, an agency that manages America's foreign aid and development programs. The position would help coordinate and streamline how the U.S. delivers assistance to developing countries, potentially making aid programs more effective and accountable.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill proposes to create a new leadership position—Chief Development Officer—within the United States International Development Corporation, an agency that manages America's foreign aid and development programs. The position would help coordinate and streamline how the U.S. delivers assistance to developing countries, potentially making aid programs more effective and accountable.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a Chief Development Officer position to oversee and coordinate U.S. international development efforts
Aims to improve how America delivers foreign aid by centralizing leadership and strategic planning
Could affect billions of dollars in U.S. development assistance that supports global health, education, economic growth, and humanitarian relief
Represents an effort to modernize development agencies and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently in international programs
Currently in early stages with no cosponsors, indicating limited initial support beyond the sponsor

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect how the U.S. government structures its foreign development programs, potentially leading to more coordinated and efficient use of aid dollars abroad. While everyday Americans wouldn't see direct domestic changes, the legislation could influence how effectively U.S. foreign aid addresses global challenges like poverty, disease, and instability—issues that can ultimately affect American security and economic interests. Development professionals, contractors, and partner countries receiving U.S. assistance would likely experience the most immediate effects.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6910, 119th Congress (2025). "To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6910