Bill · S. 1340· Senate(119-S-1340)
Aid Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Aid Accountability Act of 2025," aims to establish penalties for violating section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It introduces specific consequences for Federal employees who knowingly violate requirements, including termination and personal fiscal liability. It also targets grantees, subgrantees, contractors, or other recipients of Federal funds. The Secretary of State is tasked with making final determinations regarding these violations and penalties. Additionally, the Secretary must report specific details regarding violations to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill imposes direct financial liability on employees to ensure funds are used correctly.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates congressional reporting of violations to ensure transparency in aid allocation.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases the oversight and disciplinary power of the Secretary of State over federal employees.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3
The bill may indirectly decrease aid by imposing strict penalties on how it is distributed.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill limits review of Secretary determinations to only the Federal court level.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Recipients of federal funds, such as contractors, face significant financial risk under this bill.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Federal Employees: Under Section 2, subparagraph (A), a Federal employee who knowingly violates requirements shall be terminated and may be barred from future Federal employment. This ensures that individuals in government are held responsible for their actions.
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Restitution of Illegally Allocated Funds: Section 2, subparagraph (A)(iii) requires violating employees to be fiscally liable and pay the Federal Government an amount equal to the illegally allocated funds. This provides a way to recover taxpayer money used in violation of the law.
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Restrictions on Rule-Breaking Recipients: Section 2, subparagraph (B) states that any grantee, subgrantee, contractor, or other recipient who violates the requirements may not receive any Federal funds after the violation occurs. This acts as a deterrent against the misuse of funds by those receiving them.
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Transparency through Congressional Reporting: Section 2, subparagraph (C)(ii) requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 60 days of a determination. This report must include the nature of the violation, those involved, and steps to prevent repetition, ensuring oversight of the process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Penalties for Federal Employees: Section 2, subparagraph (A) mandates that a Federal employee who knowingly violates requirements shall be terminated and may be prohibited from future Federal employment.
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Financial Burdens on Employees: Under Section 2, subparagraph (A)(iii), a violating Federal employee shall be fiscally liable to pay the Federal Government an amount equal to the funds illegally allocated.
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Loss of Funding for Recipients: Section 2, subparagraph (B) dictates that a grantee, subgrantee, contractor, or other recipient who violates requirements may be barred from receiving any Federal funds after the violation.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces National Debt+2Reduces Government Spending+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4Improves Due Process-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 4/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida