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State Department Must Disclose Costs of Producing Reports.

This law requires the Department of State to disclose how much it costs to prepare reports for Congress and other external entities. The goal is to provide the estimated total cost and the number of personnel hours spent on these administrative tasks. This aims to increase transparency regarding public spending and improve oversight of how taxpayer money is used.
Key points
The State Department must include the estimated cost and personnel hours for every external report produced (starting October 2026).
An annual report summarizing the total costs and time spent on all reports for the prior fiscal year must be submitted to Congress.
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Print number: 118_HR_10474
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2024-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of State Reporting Requirements Cost Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The State Department must include the estimated cost and personnel hours for every external report produced (starting October 2026).
  • An annual report summarizing the total costs and time spent on all reports for the prior fiscal year must be submitted to Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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