Bill would cut how often State Department must report to Congress
In markupH.R. 8668Latest action
Sponsor: Keith Self · Representative · TX
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Official title: State Department Recurring Reports Repeal and Sunset Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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H.R. 8668 would eliminate, reduce the frequency of, or set expiration dates for many State Department reports to Congress.
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What does this do?
H.R. 8668 targets recurring State Department reports on topics like sanctions, human rights, arms sales, nuclear cooperation, and . It either eliminates certain reports, reduces their frequency (such as from every six months to once a year), or sets an expiration date like December 31, 2030 or 2038.
Who does it affect?
State Department employees who prepare these reports, and members of Congress and staff who receive them, are directly affected.
Why does it matter?
The public may see less frequent formal reporting on issues like sanctions against Iran, North Korea, and Russia, human trafficking, religious freedom, and arms control, though underlying U.S. policy positions remain unchanged.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 13, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.