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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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Print number: 118_HR_6617
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2023-12-06