Contact Congress about H.R. 5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act

This bill rewrites how the State Department is organized, funded, and overseen. It cancels hundreds of old reports, creates new offices, gives the Secretary power to punish countries that wrongfully detain Americans, and starts phasing U.S. global health funding down by shifting costs to partner nations.

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Department of State Policy Provisions Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.

Latest action on H.R. 5300: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.

Who this affects: This bill touches a wide range of people, from Americans detained abroad and State Department employees to health workers in developing countries and U.S. businesses seeking government contracts. Its regional strategies affect communities across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Caribbean, and Europe.

Why this matters: This bill would fundamentally change how the United States conducts diplomacy, protects its citizens abroad, and funds global health programs. The decisions made here affect everything from whether Americans wrongfully detained overseas get more leverage to whether HIV treatment programs in Africa face funding gaps. It also sets the tone for how assertively the U.S. promotes its own identity and economic interests through its embassies worldwide.

Key provisions in H.R. 5300

• All existing ongoing State Department reports to Congress created before September 30, 2025 are terminated, while new reports created by this bill and future laws remain in effect.
• The Secretary of State can officially label countries as 'State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention' when they wrongfully jail U.S. citizens, with public listing and clear procedures for adding or removing countries.
• A new Center for Strategy and Solutions is created under the Under Secretary for Management to be the department's go-to hub for data analysis, management consulting, and organizational change.
• A new Bureau of Financial Management, led by a Chief Financial Officer, takes over all department-wide budgeting, planning, and financial services.
• State Department purchasing must prioritize businesses that are incorporated in and primarily operate in the United States, with reports on domestic purchasing levels and explanations for choosing foreign vendors.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5300

What is H.R. 5300?

This bill rewrites how the State Department is organized, funded, and overseen. It cancels hundreds of old reports, creates new offices, gives the Secretary power to punish countries that wrongfully detain Americans, and starts phasing U.S. global health funding down by shifting costs to partner nations.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5300?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5300?

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