Security Sector Governance Compacts Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Security Sector Governance Compacts Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to establish a system for assessing the quality of governance within the security sectors of countries that partner with the United States. It proposes the creation of a "Security Sector Governance Index" that would measure factors such as corruption, civilian oversight, involvement in politics, and human rights records within these partner nations.
Based on these assessments, partner countries would be assigned to one of four tiers. The tier designation would then determine the types of security assistance they are eligible to receive from the U.S. The bill also outlines a process for entering into "Security Sector Governance Compacts" with countries designated as tier two or tier three, which would establish multi-year plans for security assistance aimed at achieving shared security objectives.
This bill is currently in its introduced stage in the House of Representatives. Following its introduction, it was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services for consideration.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9782 do?
- The Security Sector Governance Compacts Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to establish a system for assessing the quality of governance within the security sectors of countries that partner with the United States. It proposes the creation of a "Security Sector Governance Index" that would measure factors such as corruption, civilian oversight, involvement in politics, and human rights records within these partner nations. Based on these assessments, partner countries would be assigned to one of four tiers. The tier designation would then determine the types of security assistance they are eligible to receive from the U.S. The bill also outlines a process for entering into "Security Sector Governance Compacts" with countries designated as tier two or tier three, which would establish multi-year plans for security assistance aimed at achieving shared security objectives. This bill is currently in its introduced stage in the House of Representatives. Following its introduction, it was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9782 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9782. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9782?
- H.R. 9782 was sponsored by Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9782?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (20 Jul 2026).
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