To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
This bill amends title 1, United States Code, to enhance transparency regarding international agreements, particularly those concerning immigration. It expands the scope of documents the Secretary of State must transmit to Congress under the Case-Zablocki Act to include agreements where a foreign country accepts non-nationals subject to final removal orders from the United States. A key provision mandates that any such oral agreement must be reduced to writing for compliance with reporting requirements. Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear deadline, requiring the Comptroller General to submit audit reports on these agreements no later than 30 days after concluding an audit, thereby improving accountability and oversight.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-8929| House
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This bill amends title 1, United States Code, to enhance transparency regarding international agreements, particularly those concerning immigration. It expands the scope of documents the Secretary of State must transmit to Congress under the Case-Zablocki Act to include agreements where a foreign country accepts non-nationals subject to final removal orders from the United States. A key provision mandates that any such oral agreement must be reduced to writing for compliance with reporting requirements. Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear deadline, requiring the Comptroller General to submit audit reports on these agreements no later than 30 days after concluding an audit, thereby improving accountability and oversight.