Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act

The "Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act" establishes a one-year pilot program to enhance congressional oversight of specific foreign assistance initiatives. This program mandates that the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs and the Coordinator for Counterterrorism provide detailed notifications to appropriate congressional committees for new or existing foreign assistance programs requiring additional funding beyond current allocations. The required notification encompasses a comprehensive set of information, including the program's working name, implementing country, and the mechanism used for its execution. It also specifies the total amount of new funding , the estimated total funding over the program's life, and its expected period of performance. Furthermore, the notification must identify the implementing entity, describe the program's intended objectives and key activities, and detail any consultations with the chief of mission, aiming to provide greater transparency regarding program finances and operational status.