African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7605

119th Congress

African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Burchett

R - TN

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would completely eliminate the United States African Development Foundation, a federal agency that provides grants to community-based organizations and small businesses across Africa. The foundation, created in 1980, focuses on supporting grassroots economic development projects in some of the world's poorest communities. Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee introduced this legislation to shut down the agency entirely.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026

This bill would completely eliminate the United States African Development Foundation, a federal agency that provides grants to community-based organizations and small businesses across Africa. The foundation, created in 1980, focuses on supporting grassroots

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This bill would completely eliminate the United States African Development Foundation, a federal agency that provides grants to community-based organizations and small businesses across Africa. The foundation, created in 1980, focuses on supporting grassroots economic development projects in some of the world's poorest communities. Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee introduced this legislation to shut down the agency entirely.

Bill Number: 7605
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Title: African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7605
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would completely eliminate the United States African Development Foundation, a federal agency that provides grants to community-based organizations and small businesses across Africa. The foundation, created in 1980, focuses on supporting grassroots economic development projects in some of

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would completely eliminate the United States African Development Foundation, a federal agency that provides grants to community-based organizations and small businesses across Africa. The foundation, created in 1980, focuses on supporting grassroots economic development projects in some of the world's poorest communities. Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee introduced this legislation to shut down the agency entirely.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would dismantle a 46-year-old federal agency dedicated to supporting economic development and entrepreneurship in African communities
The African Development Foundation currently funds local initiatives including agricultural projects, small businesses, and community development programs in underserved African regions
Elimination could affect U.S. diplomatic relationships and economic influence in Africa, a continent where China and other nations are heavily investing
The bill has no cosponsors and remains in the early stages of the legislative process with referral to the Foreign Affairs Committee
Represents part of broader discussions about foreign aid spending and the size of the federal government

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact African entrepreneurs, farmers, and community organizations that currently receive grants and support from the foundation, as well as American foreign policy interests in Africa. If passed, it would end funding for grassroots development projects across the continent and eliminate jobs at the federal agency. The move could reduce American soft power and economic engagement in African nations at a time when global competition for influence in the region is intensifying.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7605, 119th Congress (2026). "African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7605

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