Bill > HR8771

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. * **Department of State and Related Agencies:** Funds are allocated for various programs and operations, including diplomatic engagement, embassy security, construction, and maintenance, and personnel costs. Specific amounts are not detailed in the provided text, but the bill emphasizes consultation with congressional committees on the use of these funds. * **International Programs and Assistance:** The bill outlines significant funding and policy directives for various international programs, including those related to global health, democracy promotion, economic development, and security assistance. Specific allocations are detailed for countries and regions such as Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Latin America and the Caribbean, China, North Korea, Taiwan, Tibet, Burma, Cambodia, Pacific Islands countries, Russia, Ukraine, and various African nations. * **Restrictions and Limitations:** The bill includes numerous restrictions on the use of funds, such as prohibitions on funding certain activities or organizations, limitations on assistance to countries that do not meet specific criteria, and requirements for reporting and consultation with Congress. It also includes provisions related to the prohibition of certain types of travel, the use of specific technologies, and the implementation of certain executive orders. * **Rescissions:** The bill rescinds $640,161,000 from the Economic Support Fund, $65,000,000 from International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and $111,000,000 from Debt Restructuring, all from prior fiscal years' unobligated balances.