On the recordDecember 30, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3159 introduced by my good friend from Texas, Judge Poe. This bill stands for the simple proposition that consistent evaluation and transparency will improve the effectiveness of U.S. development assistance around the world. H.R. 3159 will require the President to establish guidelines for measurable goals, monitoring, and evaluation plans that can be applied with reasonable consistency to all overseas development assistance. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3159, and I reserve the balance of my time.
