What does Preamble of USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 It authorizes assistance for development activities in high-income countries The bill has other purposes beyond development assistance

What does SHORT TITLE. of USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the United States Trade and Development Agency Modernization Act of 2026.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the United States Trade and Development Agency's role. The agency supports United States interests in emerging markets through project preparation and technical assistance. The agency should be authorized to allocate funds for activities in high-income countries affecting United States economic and national security.

What does EXPANSION OF COUNTRY ELIGIBILITY. of USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 661(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 It redesignates paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) It authorizes the Director of the Trade and Development Agency to provide assistance in high-income countries

What does PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES. of USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 do?

Section 661(c) of 22 U.S.C. 2421 is amended. Paragraph (2)(C) of Section 661(c) is modified to increase the number of individuals who may be appointed from '2' to '5'. The Trade and Development Agency is authorized to contract with individuals for personal services. Individuals contracted for personal services by the Trade and Development Agency are not considered Federal employees for purposes of laws administered by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management must submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of personal services contractors, their roles, and associated costs.

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USTDA Modernization Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: James Moylan (R-GU)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes the United States Trade and Development Agency to provide assistance in high-income countries, expanding its country eligibility.
The agency is authorized to allocate funds for activities in high-income countries that affect United States economic and national security.
The bill increases the number of individuals who may be appointed by the Director of the Trade and Development Agency from 2 to 5, and authorizes the agency to contract with individuals for personal services.

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