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Reporting Requirements for Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

This new law requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report on the expenditures, staffing, and foreign travel of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. This aims to increase transparency in public official actions, allowing citizens to better understand how taxpayer money is spent and what actions are taken on their behalf.
Key points
The law mandates disclosure of the budget and expenditures of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
It requires reporting the number of employees and the names of all full-time staff in the office.
It necessitates reporting on foreign travel, including carbon emissions from air travel and details of meetings with foreign leaders.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5627
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require a report relating to the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5627.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The law mandates disclosure of the budget and expenditures of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
  • It requires reporting the number of employees and the names of all full-time staff in the office.
  • It necessitates reporting on foreign travel, including carbon emissions from air travel and details of meetings with foreign leaders.
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. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

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 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Public Investments