FIGDA Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 13, 2022)
Fostering Innovation in Global Development Assistance Act or the FIGDA Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the position of Chief Innovation Officer in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The bill also (1) authorizes the Chief Innovation Officer to provide flexible funding to support expanded use of innovation, (2) authorizes USAID to hire up to 30 Innovation Fellows, (3) provides statutory authority for USAID's Development Innovation Ventures program, (4) establishes a program in USAID to integrate proven solutions into programming and operating budgets, and (5) authorizes USAID to participate in the Global Innovation Fund and enter into agreements with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
What just happenedDec 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 13, 2022
- Dec 13, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Dec 13, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 13, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House