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The US Department of State officially notified Congress today that it was effectively closing the US Agency for International Development, USAID, and would transfer some of its functions under the department.
The State Department is absorbing the remaining operations and programs run by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), changing its function as an independent agency.
While USAID has historically operated as an independent agency working to provide aid to poor countries and development assistance, President Donald Trump nominated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to serve as the organization's acting administrator in February, amid concerns that USAID did not advance core U.S. interests.
Now, the State Department is poised to formally take over USAID's programs as part of a merger aimed at streamlining operations to deliver foreign aid. It will also result in layoffs for thousands of USAID employees.
In total, more than 4,650 USAID personnel will be leaving USAID, according to a senior State Department official. Personnel will begin receiving notices Friday regarding their status at USAID with separation dates of either July 1 or September 2.
During these three months, the Department of State will assume responsibility for USAID programming and will assess staffing requirements to proceed with an independent hiring process. Qualified USAID employees may apply for those positions as remaining USAID staff move to close or transfer USAID operations to the Department of State.
The Trump administration has accused USAID of mismanaging taxpayer dollars and funding overseas programs that are not in the best interests of the United States. Current and former USAID aid workers and experts argue that the agency, while imperfect, meets vital humanitarian needs and strengthens America’s soft power.
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