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BillHR 8929 · 119

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.

Introduced
May 20, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of State to send more documents to Congress, expanding the types of documents that must be shared. This includes documents related to international affairs and foreign policy.

Sponsored By

William R. Keating
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 20, 2026
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Congress and the Secretary of State, as it increases the amount of information that must be shared with lawmakers, potentially impacting their decision-making on international issues and foreign policy.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
IntroducedMay 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.