Emerald Coast Times

Washington, D.C. — On August 1, 2023, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced legislation that will abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad, instead of engaging in diplomacy and creating international relations consistent with American values. 

The legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13).

A Heritage Foundation report from May 10th, 2022, found that USAID was using American taxpayer dollars to weaponize foreign aid programs and export radical, leftist ideology across the world. Among these programs were those supporting abortion, gender equity programs, and climate alarmism. The legislation will make no federal funds available for USAID to further carry out any of the functions, duties, or responsibilities assigned or delegated to the agency. The legislation will also rescind the unobligated funds made available for the agency and transfer all other assets or liabilities to the Secretary of State.

“American taxpayer dollars are being wasted to fund radical leftist propaganda in foreign countries. The American people will not tolerate government-funded degeneracy at home, and we certainly will not accept its force-feeding abroad under Old Glory.

USAID does not serve a meaningful purpose. It is used as a slush fund for international wokeism. Therefore, serious lawmakers in Congress should support its complete abolition,” Congressman Gaetz said.

Full text of Congressman Gaetz’s bill can be found HERE. Additionally, exclusive coverage of the bill by the Daily Caller can be found HERE.

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