The public record · 119th Congress

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act

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To ensure the Department of State will manage all foreign gift and contract reporting done under section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9602·House·Bill·Education

Rep. Michael Baumgartner(Republican-Washington-5)·

Jul 9, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jul 9, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

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Bill text

Jul 9, 2026As introduced in the House