The SUPPLIES Act requires the State Department to establish guidance on handling unused supplies at the end of a contract to ensure that aid is not diverted, destroyed, or allowed to expire.
Require the State Department to establish guidance on handling unused foreign-aid supplies at the end of a contract so aid is not diverted, destroyed, or allowed to expire.
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Evidence
The press release says the SUPPLIES Act “requires the State Department to establish guidance on handling unused supplies at the end of a contract to ensure that aid is not diverted, destroyed, or allowed to expire.” It also states the bill was introduced on Feb. 2, 2026.
The bill text states that not later than 60 days after enactment, the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall establish procedures on disposition of residual inventory of unused supplies or commodities at program termination, prioritizing that such supplies are not diverted, destroyed, or otherwise expire without use. The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Assessments
The available evidence shows Goodlander backed and announced the SUPPLIES Act and that the introduced bill directly matches the promise by requiring State Department/USAID guidance on unused foreign-aid supplies at contract end. However, the record provided only shows introduction and referral to committee, with no evidence of enactment, implementation, or established guidance. Because the promise’s specific outcome depends on the State Department being required to act, and the evidence does not show that requirement became law or was otherwise imposed, the status is unresolved rather than delivered. Goodlander clearly made a serious legislative effort, so an effort badge is warranted.