This bill creates a new coordinator position within the National Security Council tasked with addressing foreign corruption and kleptocracy (the theft of public assets by government officials). The coordinator will assess how foreign corruption and kleptocracy affect U.S. national security and will work to synchronize anti-corruption efforts across federal agencies including the State Department, Treasury Department, Justice Department, and international development agencies. The coordinator will also highlight how corruption connects to broader security threats like drug trafficking, arms smuggling, sanctions evasion, and threats to democracy. Finally, the bill requires the coordinator to brief Congress at least once per year on their activities and will have them work with transparency organizations and coordinate with an existing position focused on countering foreign influence operations.
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