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S. 5357 · 119th Congress · International Affairs

TABOO Act

In committee Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Latest action Aug 6, 2026

What it does

The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

What members said about it

  • Statement · Press release · Aug 14, 2026 · Reed D-RI

    To Fight Corruption, Reed-Backed TABOO Act Seeks to Close Ethics Loopholes for ‘Special Envoys’

    In an effort to fight corruption and ensure that the people who represent the U.S. government overseas actually represent American interests -- not their own personal businesses, foreign governments, or potential future business deals –…

    “We must prevent corruption, hold perpetrators accountable, and put a stop to the Trump Administration’s misuse of public office for private gain. Americans deserve leaders who will prioritize our country’s national security interests over their own personal financial interests. Unfortunately, under the Trump…”

Latest action

Aug 6, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.