Bill · S. 2252· Senate(119-S-2252)

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

Age: 79 years

New Hampshire

Introduced: 7/10/2025
Last activity: 7/27/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
Sponsored by: Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors: - 11 - 2

International Affairs

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act," aims to ensure that United States foreign assistance commodities are used for their intended purposes before they expire or spoil. It requires that goods such as food, medicine, and vaccines be made available to beneficiaries through donation or other means. The legislation mandates that no commodity be destroyed unless every effort was made to sell or donate it first. Additionally, it requires federal agencies to submit annual reports to congressional committees regarding any destroyed or expired commodities. These reports must detail the reasons for the loss and the value of the items involved.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to save the lives of children by ensuring access to vaccines and nutrition.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill ensures that medical supplies, vaccines, and medicines reach intended beneficiaries before they expire.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Increased efficiency in aid delivery can benefit low-income populations globally.