In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill forces the Treasury Secretary to give Congress at least a day's notice before committing ESF resources to foreign governments or entities, and to provide detailed information about the assistance. It also requires follow‑up updates, a briefing, and a report on past uses of the fund. The aim is to increase transparency and congressional oversight of U.S. financial interventions abroad.
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