Rep. Brian Mast proposes moving USAID under State Department to improve aid effectiveness.

Rep. Brian Mast, the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has proposed restructuring the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by placing it under the State Department rather than eliminating it. In an interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Mast criticized USAID's current structure, stating that only 10-30 cents of each dollar allocated for aid reaches its intended recipients. He is working with Secretary Marco Rubio to improve the command and control of these agencies.

February 03, 2025
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