To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
Government Reporting: Disclosure of Deportation Agreements with Foreign Countries
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and is considered to be in the beginning phase of its journey. There is no companion bill currently associated with this proposal.
Legislative Progress
This bill was introduced by members of the minority party and focuses on oversight, which often makes it difficult to gain the support needed from the majority to pass.
Key Points
- This bill requires the State Department to tell Congress about any deals made with other countries to take in people being deported from the United States. This includes agreements to send people to countries where they are not actually citizens.
- The rule covers both written contracts and verbal promises. If a deal was only spoken, the government must now write it down and share it with lawmakers to ensure there is a clear record of what was promised.
- It also sets a strict 30-day deadline for the government watchdog agency to turn in audit reports after they are finished. This change is meant to make sure Congress gets information quickly rather than waiting a long time for a final review.
- The main goal is to increase transparency regarding how the United States handles immigration and removals. By knowing exactly what deals are being made with foreign nations, Congress can better oversee how tax money is spent and how foreign policy is managed.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
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