Reform Foreign Aid Distribution

US Agency for International Development / Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

Cut aid to states allied with Iran, reduce reliance on UN agencies and international NGOs, transition to local faith-based organizations, and implement strict oversight of aid in conflict zones

"USAID should consider cutting aid to states allied to Iran, limiting assistance in these countries to the advancement of narrow strategic priorities and support for basic American values" – Project 2025

History

Tue Jan 28 2025

Secretary Rubio announces aid reevaluation www.washingtonpost.com 

Mon Jan 20 2025

All US Aid halted www.whitehouse.gov 

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

HIGH

Would significantly impact humanitarian aid distribution and potentially create humanitarian crises in affected regions

Status
Stalled
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