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US HR4526

US HR4526
City and State Diplomacy Act


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Introduced
07/19/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State. The head of the office, an Ambassador-at-Large or other senior official, will be responsible for coordinating federal support for engagements between state and municipal governments and their foreign counterparts. The office will help align U.S. foreign policy with state and local goals, improve communication with the public, provide advisory support to subnational governments, facilitate networks and linkages, and support U.S. economic interests through these engagements. The bill also authorizes the State Department to detail personnel to state and municipal governments and use other staffing authorities to support this work.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3. (on 07/29/2021)

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