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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed 'Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act' Amendment
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Secretary of State to report annually on foreign assistance products that are destroyed due to spoilage, expiration, or contamination. The report would detail the reasons for the waste, the value of the lost items, and the costs associated with their destruction.
If enacted, this amendment would require the federal government to publicly account for the value and disposal costs of expired or spoiled foreign aid, such as food and medical supplies, through 2030.
Who It Affects
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Department of State
The agency is required to coordinate and submit annual reports on destroyed foreign assistance commodities.
Foreign aid implementing partners
These organizations must provide data on products they manage that are destroyed due to spoilage or expiration.
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Increased Accountability for Foreign Aid
The amendment signals a legislative push to quantify the financial impact of spoilage and expiration in foreign assistance programs.
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