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US HB2602
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Executive branch from implementing any reorganization of the Department of State without specific statutory authorization from Congress and submission of a detailed plan to congressional committees
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit reorganization plans that include justification for changes, impact analysis on diplomatic operations, consular services, intelligence capabilities, and humanitarian assistance delivery
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Mandates assessment of risks including how U.S. competitors might exploit diplomatic downsizing, workforce impact analysis, implementation timelines, and certification that no federal laws or employee rights will be violated
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Imposes penalties for noncompliance: upon Comptroller General certification of violations, federal funds would be blocked for Department of Government Efficiency activities and official travel by politically appointed State Department officials
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Defines "reorganization" as any action requiring prior consultation under section 7063 of Public Law 118-47, with oversight by House and Senate Foreign Affairs/Relations and Appropriations committees
Legislative Description
Defending American Diplomacy Act
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4/2/2025