HR 8668 United States House · 119th Congress

State Department Recurring Reports Repeal and Sunset Act of 2026

This bill repeals or modifies numerous existing laws that require the State Department and other federal agencies to submit specific recurring reports to Congress. By removing or extending the deadlines for these reports, the legislation reduces the frequency of submissions for many foreign policy and security-related topics, such as sanctions compliance, defense trade, and international treaties. The changes primarily affect government agencies responsible for drafting and filing these documents, while also altering the reporting schedules for various legislative acts that have been in place for years. Overall, the bill streamlines congressional oversight by eliminating some mandatory reporting requirements and extending the duration of others.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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May 13, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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May 7, 2026
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Keith Self
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