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HR 8833·Federal·house

Sister City Transparency Act

In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 14, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the Government Accountability Office to examine sister‑city agreements between U.S. local governments and foreign municipalities from countries scoring 45 or less on Transparency International’s corruption index. It will assess transparency, economic and security risks, and suggest best practices. A report must be delivered to several congressional committees within six months of starting the study.

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