Bill > HR1890

This bill seeks to administratively reassign the diplomatic responsibility for Turkey from the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs to the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs within 90 days of enactment. The bill's rationale stems from Turkey's evolving geopolitical position, noting its increasing distance from European institutions and NATO, growing partnerships with non-Western powers like Russia and China, and its engagement with Islamist actors and groups like Hamas. The findings highlight Turkey's changing foreign policy trajectory, which has challenged traditional Western democratic norms and strategic alignments. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within five years evaluating the effectiveness of this reassignment and providing recommendations for future diplomatic approaches. Importantly, the legislation maintains flexibility for the Secretary to modify regional bureau assignments as needed to support U.S. diplomatic objectives, and it emphasizes that while the United States remains committed to its relationship with Turkey, diplomatic engagement must adapt to evolving regional security and economic dynamics.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1890/all-info