Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act

House Bill

H.R. 7641

119th Congress

Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 23, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

R - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would create a test program requiring the executive branch to give Congress more detailed information about certain foreign aid programs before spending taxpayer money overseas. It aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight of how U.S. foreign assistance dollars are allocated and used. The pilot program would help determine if enhanced reporting requirements improve accountability in foreign aid spending.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/23/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill would create a test program requiring the executive branch to give Congress more detailed information about certain foreign aid programs before spending taxpayer money overseas. It aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight of how U.S.

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This bill would create a test program requiring the executive branch to give Congress more detailed information about certain foreign aid programs before spending taxpayer money overseas. It aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight of how U.S. foreign assistance dollars are allocated and used. The pilot program would help determine if enhanced reporting requirements improve accountability in foreign aid spending.

Bill Number: 7641
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act
Bill Number: 7641
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Summary: This bill would create a test program requiring the executive branch to give Congress more detailed information about certain foreign aid programs before spending taxpayer money overseas. It aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight of how U.S. foreign assistance dollars are allocate

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a test program requiring the executive branch to give Congress more detailed information about certain foreign aid programs before spending taxpayer money overseas. It aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight of how U.S. foreign assistance dollars are allocated and used. The pilot program would help determine if enhanced reporting requirements improve accountability in foreign aid spending.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a pilot program for enhanced congressional notification before implementing specific foreign assistance programs
Seeks to give lawmakers more detailed information about foreign aid spending before funds are distributed
Aims to increase transparency and accountability for how American tax dollars are spent on international programs
Would test whether additional reporting requirements help Congress better oversee foreign assistance decisions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect how the State Department and USAID communicate with Congress about foreign aid programs, potentially slowing down some assistance approvals while increasing legislative oversight. American taxpayers could benefit from greater transparency about how their money is spent internationally, while foreign aid recipients might experience delays in receiving assistance. Congress would gain more detailed information to make informed decisions about foreign policy spending priorities.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7641, 119th Congress (2026). "Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7641

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