Authorizes the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to allocate funds for development activities in high-income countries.
The USTDA Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allow the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to allocate up to 15% of its annual funds for development activities in high-income countries. These activities must serve U.S. strategic interests in energy, critical minerals, transport, or telecommunications sectors. The bill also expands the agency's personnel authorities, increasing the number of personal services contractors and requiring an annual report to Congress on contractors and associated costs.
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