Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
International Leadership: New Rules for Foreign Exchange Programs
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on House Administration. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support and focuses on a non-controversial office, but administrative reforms often struggle to get floor time unless they are part of a larger spending bill.
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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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
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