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HR8668Referred to Committee

State Department Recurring Reports Repeal and Sunset Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-07
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Keith Self
Keith Self
Republican · TX · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-07

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Foreign Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2026-05-07

Bill Summary

The legislation would eliminate or end various recurring reports that the State Department is currently required to submit to Congress on a regular basis, reducing the department's reporting obligations. This would affect Congress's ability to receive ongoing updates on foreign policy matters, diplomatic activities, and international affairs that these reports currently cover. The change would streamline State Department operations by removing administrative requirements, though it could limit congressional oversight of certain international issues.

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