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Increase oversight and public reporting requirements for the United States Department of State.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asState Department Integrity and Transparency Act

What’s happening with State Department Integrity and Transparency Act?

The State Department Integrity and Transparency Act, known as S. 4719, has been in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations since June 8, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a hearing or vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill follows a similar proposal from June 4, 2024, that did not move forward before the session ended.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by State Department Integrity and Transparency Act (S. 4719 (119th)) →

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 4476 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 4476 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Timothy Kaine (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.