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US HB2602

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs4/2/2025

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