S. 491: Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-06 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-02-10 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN 2025-02-10 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI 2025-02-10 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA 2025-02-10 |
| Tina Smith | D MN 2025-02-10 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH 2025-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 491 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 491?
S. 491 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 491 are available on congress.gov.
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