DFC Modernization Act of 2025

The DFC Modernization Act of 2025 would modify and reauthorize the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), a federal agency that provides loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and political risk insurance to support private-sector development projects in lower and middle-income countries. The bill would extend the DFC's authorization for another seven years and modernize its operations and governance structure. If enacted, the bill would potentially expand the DFC's capacity to finance projects in developing countries, which could increase U.S. private investment in emerging markets while advancing American foreign policy interests and countering Chinese influence abroad. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote in the House. The DFC currently invests in sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology, with a focus on creating jobs and economic development in developing nations.