To require an annual report on the costs to the Department of State associated with producing required reports, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To require an annual report on the costs to the Department of State associated with producing required reports, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators. The main policy domain is Government Operations, Environment, Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
federal agencies and legislative administrators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HBC093457FA474AF6BD97CF0C246166F4: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of State Reporting Requirements Cost Transparency Act.
- Section H3C84AB2F94314B36B2314A98FB714CEF: 2. Inclusion of cost associated with producing reports Beginning on October 1, 2026, and for the next three fiscal years, the Secretary of State shall require...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To require an annual report on the costs to the Department of State associated with producing required reports, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Environment, Transportation
Primary Purpose
This bill, To require an annual report on the costs to the Department of State associated with producing required reports, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- federal agencies and legislative administrators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Castro of Texas introduced the following bill; which was …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → The Secretary identified in the operative section
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