H.R. 8463: Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act

117th Congress

To modify the requirements under the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 for candidate countries, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro — D — TX

Expands the pool of countries that are candidates for assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). MCC provides grants to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in developing countries that demonstrate good governance, free markets, and robust investments in education, public health, and the environment. MCC evaluates candidate countries using those criteria and selects an average of two eligible countries each year.

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