USAID was 'founded in 1979 by... and Executive Order, so unless it can be straightened out, it can also be ended by an Executive Order -just like biden used Executive Orders to reverse, Trumps.
Posted by MSgt

FALSE! USAID was not founded in 1979, and it cannot be ended by an Executive Order alone. Here are the correct facts:

USAID was established on November 3, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy through Executive Order 10973[1][4]. It was created under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which was passed by Congress[2].

While USAID was initially created by executive order, its status has since been codified into law. The Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 established USAID as an independent agency within the Executive Branch[2][5]. This means that Congress, not just the President, now has a say in USAID's existence and structure.

As a result, the President cannot unilaterally dissolve USAID through an Executive Order. Any attempt to abolish or significantly reorganize USAID would require an act of Congress[5]. Additionally, recent legislation (FY24 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act) requires congressional consultation and notification for any reorganization, consolidation, or downsizing of USAID[5].

Therefore, the idea that USAID can be "ended by an Executive Order" is incorrect. The agency's status is now protected by statute, requiring legislative action for any fundamental changes to its structure or existence.