Tim Burchett (R-TN)
African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026," seeks to abolish the United States African Development Foundation. The foundation is scheduled to be abolished 120 days after the Act is enacted. During this 120-day period, the President is tasked with concluding the outstanding affairs of the organization. Any remaining money or funds must be deposited into the general fund of the Department of the Treasury. Additionally, the bill requires the transfer of all assets, liabilities, and records to the Department of State for liquidation or oversight of existing multi-year grants. Finally, the bill repeals the African Development Foundation Act.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill eliminates a federal agency and prohibits any new grant or loan agreements.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -8
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill abolishes the foundation that provides development assistance and prohibits new grant or loan agreements.
- Scored -5
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill results in a reduction in force for current Foundation employees.
- Scored -5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill mandates reductions in force for Foundation employees as the organization is abolished.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Consolidation: Any unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds currently held by the Foundation will be deposited into the general fund of the Department of the Treasury (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Orderly Asset Management: All assets, liabilities, contracts, property, and records will be transferred to the Department of State to ensure the liquidation or oversight of existing multi-year grants until they expire (Section 3(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of New Funding Opportunities: The Foundation is prohibited from entering into any new grants, loans, loan guarantees, or project agreements on or after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 3(c)).
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Employment Reductions: Employees of the Foundation will face "reductions in force" as the organization is abolished (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill abolishes the foundation that provides development assistance and prohibits new grant or loan agreements.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill results in a reduction in force for current Foundation employees. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill reduces international development investment which can impact global economic equity and stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The abolition of a development agency reduces the government's active international development presence and oversight structures.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill eliminates a federal agency and prohibits any new grant or loan agreements. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill mandates reductions in force for Foundation employees as the organization is abolished.
- 3/26/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House