Whereas the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) was established in 2004 by Congress as an independent Federal Government development agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth; Whereas MCC’s grants are designed to create measurable economic growth opportunities, improve the lives of the world’s poor, incentivize better governance, and open new markets for United States businesses; Whereas the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. ), established MCC as an independent Federal development agency with the goal of— (1) delivering smart United States foreign assistance by focusing on good policies, country ownership, and results; (2) providing time-limited grants promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and strengthening institutions; and (3) forming partnerships with developing countries who are committed to democracy, good governance, economic freedom, and investing in their citizens; Whereas MCC’s impact reaches beyond specific projects to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in its partner countries; Whereas MCC projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by communities across developing countries, encourage policy reforms that advance the rights of vulnerable communities, and combat the challenges of lack of access to reliable electricity, clean drinking water and sanitation, sustainable food systems, and durable and reliable roads; Whereas MCC’s evidence-based approach to development, which focuses on economic growth and addressing root causes of poverty, has proven to be effective; Whereas MCC’s partnerships with governments, the private sector, and civil society have been critical to its success