; and (2) to the extent practicable, give priority consideration to projects that align with the goals of the National Development Strategy when engaged in financing, research, and development activities. 4. Requirements of the Federal Financing Bank relating to the National Development Strategy (a) In general The Federal Financing Bank Act of 1973 ( 12 U.S.C. 2281 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 21. Functions with respect to the Committee (a) In general The Bank shall carry out any directives made to the Bank by the Interagency Committee for the Coordination of National Development Financing Programs pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (d)(5)(E) of section 3 of the National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2023 . (b) Activities Pursuant to subsection (a), the Bank is authorized, upon direction by the Interagency Committee for the Coordination of National Development Financing Programs, to— (1) issue securities that are backed by financing assistance through any member agency of the Committee; (2) purchase from the private market loans or other debt or equity instruments guaranteed in whole or in part by any member agency of the Committee