H.R.8833

Sister City Transparency Act

Introduced·5/14/26

Sister City Transparency Act mandates a study on U.S. sister city partnerships with foreign communities in corrupt nations.

The Sister City Transparency Act requires the Comptroller General to study sister city partnerships between U.S. communities and foreign communities in countries with significant public sector corruption. The study will evaluate the criteria for partnership, activities, economic and educational outcomes, transparency, and risks of malign activities. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress within six months, detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.