Contact Congress about H.R. 5299: DFC Modernization Act of 2025

The DFC could back larger private projects overseas and take bigger ownership stakes. It could also reuse earnings from its investments. New rules would block support for projects tied to listed countries such as China, Russia, and Iran.

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DFC Modernization Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

Latest action on H.R. 5299: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the DFC, private companies seeking U.S.-backed financing overseas, and foreign partners involved in infrastructure, energy, supply chain, and development projects. It also affects Congress because fewer smaller projects may get formal advance notice if the notice threshold rises. Countries and companies tied to listed countries of concern could face new limits on DFC-backed deals.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could make the DFC a much larger tool for U.S. investment overseas. The agency could help finance bigger projects in areas such as energy, infrastructure, supply chains, and critical minerals. It could also move faster by reusing money earned from ownership investments. At the same time, the larger exposure could increase taxpayer risk if projects fail.

Key provisions in H.R. 5299

• The DFC could support projects in high-income countries only if the President tells Congress the project helps U.S. economic or foreign policy interests.
• The bill lists countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Belarus. That list triggers special bans.
• The DFC could own up to 49% of one project. The current limit is 30%.
• The bill creates a Treasury account for DFC ownership investments. The DFC could keep earnings and fees there and use them without new yearly approval from Congress or yearly time limits.
• The DFC would stay authorized through December 31, 2031.

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What is H.R. 5299?

The DFC could back larger private projects overseas and take bigger ownership stakes. It could also reuse earnings from its investments. New rules would block support for projects tied to listed countries such as China, Russia, and Iran.

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