Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill updates the rules for the Congressional Office for International Leadership. This office helps emerging leaders from other countries visit the United States to learn about the American government and build relationships with members of Congress and local communities.
• A new 12-member board will oversee the office. This board will include members of the House and Senate from both political parties, along with four private citizens. This group will decide which countries are allowed to participate in the exchange programs.
• The office will give grants to American community groups to host up to 3,500 foreign leaders each year. These visitors can stay for up to 30 days to talk about policy and see how American democracy works at the local level.
• To keep things fair, the bill requires all staff and programs to be nonpartisan. It also requires regular financial audits and reviews by the Government Accountability Office to make sure tax money and donations are being spent correctly.

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