Bills · HR 8139
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8139Congress
Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
This bill updates the rules and governing structure for a congressional office that brings emerging world leaders to the United States to learn about democracy and build relationships with American lawmakers.AI-written
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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AI-writtenReorganizes the Congressional Office for International Leadership to run nonpartisan exchange programs that connect future global leaders with the U.S. Congress and American communities.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenDiplomacy often happens between presidents and high-level officials, but this program focuses on 'grassroots diplomacy' by connecting future world leaders with U.S. lawmakers early in their careers. If this becomes law, it could strengthen the U.S.'s influence abroad by building long-term personal networks between American officials and the people who will eventually run foreign governments.
Without this bill, the office might continue to operate under older, less clear rules. By establishing a formal board and specific rules for picking which countries can participate, the bill aims to make sure these international exchanges are transparent, bipartisan, and focused on countries that are strategically important to the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a 12-member Board of Trustees to oversee the office, including lawmakers and private citizens.
This ensures that both political parties and outside experts have a say in how international exchange programs are run.
PROVISION 02
Gives the Board the power to decide which countries are 'eligible' for participation in exchange programs.
It allows the program to adapt to changing global politics by adding or removing countries based on current U.S. interests.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 6-year term for the Executive Director and sets specific rules for their appointment and removal.
This creates stability and protects the office from sudden political changes every time a new party takes control of Congress.
PROVISION 04
Requires the office to operate in a nonpartisan manner and focus on legislative and policy dialogue.
It prevents the exchange program from being used to promote specific political agendas or one-sided views of American policy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8139
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2026
Last actionMar 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8139Congress
Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
This bill updates the rules and governing structure for a congressional office that brings emerging world leaders to the United States to learn about democracy and build relationships with American lawmakers.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2026
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READING
16 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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