Sister City Transparency Act

Bill 117 HR 1852, also known as the Sister City Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the relationships between US cities and their sister cities abroad.

The bill requires that any city in the United States that has a sister city relationship with a foreign city must disclose certain information to the public. This information includes the purpose of the sister city relationship, any financial transactions or agreements between the two cities, and any activities or events that take place as part of the sister city relationship.

Additionally, the bill requires that any city receiving federal funding must report on their sister city relationships as part of their annual report to the federal government. This will ensure that the federal government has oversight of these relationships and can ensure that they are in the best interest of the United States. Overall, the Sister City Transparency Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in the relationships between US cities and their sister cities abroad. By requiring disclosure of information and reporting to the federal government, this bill seeks to ensure that these relationships are conducted in a manner that benefits the United States and its citizens.