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This bill establishes an Office of Subnational Diplomacy within the Department of State. The head of the office, the Ambassador-at-Large for Subnational Diplomacy, will be responsible for overseeing federal support for engagement between state, county, and municipal governments with foreign governments. The bill outlines the duties of the Ambassador, including coordinating federal resources and policy, promoting U.S. foreign policy goals, and facilitating connections between U.S. and foreign subnational governments. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of State to detail Foreign Service officers and civil servants to state and local governments to support the office's mission.