Summary

Summary of Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

Purpose

• The Executive Order aims to realign U.S. foreign aid with American interests and values, asserting that existing foreign aid programs may undermine global stability and peace.

Actions Taken

• Policy Statement: Future U.S. foreign assistance must align with the President's foreign policy.
• 90-Day Pause:
• A pause on disbursing foreign development assistance is initiated for 90 days to assess program efficiency and policy alignment.
• All responsible department and agency heads are instructed to halt new obligations and disbursements during this period.
• Program Reviews:
• Reviews of foreign assistance programs will be conducted under guidelines from the Secretary of State, with input from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Decisions will be made on whether to continue, modify, or cease assistance programs based on the reviews.
• Resumption of Funding: Assistance can resume before the 90-day period ends if a review is complete and approved by the Secretary of State or his designee.
• Waiver: The Secretary of State has the authority to waive the pause for specific programs.

Expected Impact

• This order is intended to streamline foreign aid, ensuring it meets the strategic goals of the U.S. and does not conflict with its foreign policy objectives. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. development efforts while reinforcing American values abroad.