S. 1054: United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act

The bill titled the United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act aims to formally abolish the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), which was established under the African Development Foundation Act. Here is a breakdown of the bill’s provisions:

Abolition of the Foundation

The bill stipulates that the USADF is to be officially abolished. This means that the organization will no longer exist and will not be able to carry out its functions or activities.

Repeal of the Act

It also repeals the African Development Foundation Act, which is the law that created the USADF. This repeal means that the legal framework that enabled the foundation's operations is removed.

Transfer of Functions and Authorities

The bill outlines that all functions and responsibilities of the USADF will be transferred to the Secretary of State. This includes:

• All unspent funds and assets that the foundation currently holds.
• Any responsibilities that the USADF has under existing laws or plans will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State.

However, the bill specifies that this transfer does not require the reappointment of any current officers of the USADF, effectively allowing for a complete dissolution without the transition of personnel.

References to the Foundation in Legal Documents

After the enactment of the bill, any legal references to the USADF or its officials will be changed to refer to the Secretary of State or the Department of State instead. This ensures that there is no ambiguity in legal documents regarding the former foundation’s functions and responsibilities.

Conclusion

Overall, the United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act seeks to eliminate the USADF, transfer its duties to the Secretary of State, and ensure that its legal references are updated accordingly.

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