H.R. 9602 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
H.R. 9602 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 9, 2026, sponsored by Michael Baumgartner with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of State. Specifically, the bill transfers to the State Department all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Baumgartner (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. (Jul 15, 2026)
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