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Reporting Payments and Agreements with Taliban: Increased Transparency of US Funds.

This act requires the U.S. government to report all payments made to the Taliban by entities receiving U.S. funds. This aims to increase transparency of expenditures and ensure citizens know how their money is being used in humanitarian and development efforts in Afghanistan. Additionally, all agreements with the Taliban will be subject to congressional review, strengthening oversight of foreign policy.
Key points
The U.S. government must disclose how much money (including fees, taxes, rent) goes to the Taliban from U.S.-funded organizations.
All new and prior agreements between U.S.-funded entities and the Taliban will be submitted to Congress for review.
Citizens will gain greater insight into the flow of U.S. funds in Afghanistan and relations with the Taliban.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6617
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2023-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require a report on payments provided to the Taliban and congressional review of agreements signed with the Taliban.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6617.

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 2023-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government must disclose how much money (including fees, taxes, rent) goes to the Taliban from U.S.-funded organizations.
  • All new and prior agreements between U.S.-funded entities and the Taliban will be submitted to Congress for review.
  • Citizens will gain greater insight into the flow of U.S. funds in Afghanistan and relations with the Taliban.
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. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4].

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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