Department of State Reporting Requirements Cost Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of State to include the estimated cost and personnel hours needed to produce every report distributed externally (including to Congress) starting October 1, 2026. It also mandates an annual report to congressional committees by January 31 each year, listing all reports from the prior fiscal year, their frequency, total costs, and personnel hours. These requirements apply for three fiscal years beginning in 2025, ending in 2028. The bill directly affects the Department of State's reporting process and provides transparency for Congress on report-related expenses.