Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

This bill makes sure U.S.-funded aid—like food, medicine, vaccines, and medical supplies—is used for people in need before it spoils or expires. It tells agencies and their partners not to destroy these items unless they’ve tried every reasonable way to get them to the intended communities, including donating them. If a partner is holding supplies that are close to expiring, agencies can quickly release funds to move them so they reach people in time. The goal is to save lives and avoid wasting taxpayer money. The bill also requires a yearly report on any aid that expired, spoiled, or was destroyed, including why it happened and what it cost.

Congress points out that these supplies support people facing disasters, conflict, and poor access to health care, and that U.S. global health and food aid help both families overseas and the U.S. economy, including American farmers. Greater access to family planning and vaccines can prevent many deaths and disease, which makes everyone safer.