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Expeditionary Diplomacy Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8161 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Mar 30, 2026

What it does

The Expeditionary Diplomacy Act would require the Secretary of State to define and report on expeditionary diplomacy within 90 days of enactment, including how it applies in high-risk environments, and to consult external stakeholders like the American Academy of Diplomacy and the American Foreign Service Association. It mandates a Comptroller General report within 18 months assessing challenges and capacity for expeditionary diplomacy at the Department of State and U.S. embassies, including regional security officers’ roles and personnel policies affecting long-term assignments in elevated-risk areas. The bill also establishes a Tiger Team within one year to develop recommendations for…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 30, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 30, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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