This bill, the American Assistance Visibility Act, would require the national flag to be distinctively and prominently displayed on United States foreign assistance. The flag must be the sole visual-branding element unless the Secretary of State allows another visual element in specific cases. Exceptions for co-branding are allowed when required by an international agreement, to identify implementing partners (as long as the flag remains more prominent), or on any other basis the Secretary of State approves. The Secretary may also waive the flag requirement to protect safety or security in high-risk locations. The Secretary of State must issue rules that set minimum size, color accuracy, placement, and other specifications for the flag. The bill defines "foreign assistance" to include tangible items such as buildings, equipment, vehicles, project or construction site signage, food aid, medical supplies, other commodities, and public outreach materials like banners, posters, websites, social media posts, and reports. The requirements apply to foreign assistance provided after the law takes effect.
If you are a recipient, implementing partner, contractor, or official working with U.S. foreign assistance, tangible aid and outreach materials would need to display the national flag according to rules the Secretary of State writes. In some cases, other logos or branding could appear too, but the flag should usually be the most prominent. The Secretary can waive the display requirement for safety or security reasons in high-risk places.
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The bill's text and title state its purpose is to make U.S. assistance visible by requiring a clear display of the national flag on foreign assistance items and outreach. Sponsors listed include Jefferson Shreve, Michael Lawler, and James Baird.
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