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H.R. 8668119th CongressIn markupLatest action May 13, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: State Department Recurring Reports Repeal and Sunset Act of 2026
Introduced:
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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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H.R. 8668 targets recurring State Department reports on topics like sanctions, human rights, arms sales, nuclear cooperation, and treaties. 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.
State Department employees who prepare these reports, and members of Congress and staff who receive them, are directly affected.
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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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.