Require local governments to disclose all financial and contractual agreements with foreign sister cities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Sister City Transparency Act?
The Sister City Transparency Act is stalled in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as of May 13, 2026. The committee members must vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a vote and dies in committee. This proposal has not advanced since its referral, and similar efforts in the 118th Congress also expired without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Sister City Transparency Act (H.R. 8833 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2724 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2724 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1184 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1184 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chip Roy (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.