Congressional Authority over USAID

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Representative Gerry Connolly argues that President Trump cannot shut down or significantly change the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) without an Act of Congress, citing the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as the basis for congressional authority over the agency.

Key Points

  • Congress created USAID through the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
  • Changing or dismantling USAID would require an Act of Congress.

Pros

  • Congressional oversight ensures checks and balances in government actions.
  • Requires proper legal procedures to make significant changes to government agencies.

Cons

  • Potential for bureaucratic delays in making necessary changes or reforms.