Bill · H.R. 4516· House(119-HR-4516)

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

Age: 73 years

New York

Introduced: 7/17/2025
Last activity: 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Gregory Meeks
Cosponsors: - 41 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act requires the Secretary of State to ensure that foreign assistance commodities reach their intended recipients before they expire or spoil. This includes items like food, medicine, vaccines, and medical devices held by the government or its partners. The bill prohibits the destruction of these goods unless every effort has been made to sell or donate them first. It also mandates that officials release necessary funds on an expedited basis to ensure delivery. Finally, the act requires annual reports to Congress regarding any commodities that were expired, spoiled, or destroyed.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill seeks to save lives by ensuring vaccines and nutrition reach children before they expire.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill mandates that essential medical supplies and vaccines be made available to beneficiaries before they expire.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill increases the availability of food and medicine to those in developing communities and refugee camps.