H.R. 5300

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5300 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5300

To guide the foreign policy of the United States, and for other 
purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 11, 2025

Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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A BILL

To guide the foreign policy of the United States, and for other 
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Department of 
State Policy Provisions Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--SECRETARY

Sec. 101. Termination of existing report requirements.
Sec. 102. Countering wrongful detention.
TITLE II--MANAGEMENT

Sec. 201. Center for Strategy and Solutions.
Sec. 202. Procurement policy.
Sec. 203. Information technology office consolidation.
Sec. 204. Realigning the Regional Technology Officer Program.
Sec. 205. Congressional notification for obligation of retained 
consular fees.
Sec. 206. Visas for high-ranking officials of Taiwan.
Sec. 207. Reduced visa wait time.
Sec. 208. COVID-19 vaccination travel mandates.
Sec. 209. Information Facilities and Access Restriction process 
criteria modernization.
Sec. 210. Transition opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and 
veterans.
Sec. 211. Pre-approval for DS interceptions of wire, oral, and 
electronic communications.
Sec. 212. Requirement for certain countries to report official meetings 
between foreign missions and State and 
local officials.
Sec. 213. Authorized embassies and consulates.
Sec. 214. Flag authorization at Department installations.
Sec. 215. Mandate use of the embassy standard plan.
Sec. 216. Embassy construction integrity.
Sec. 217. American exceptionalism in embassies.
Sec. 218. Support for American artists.
Sec. 219. Embassy and consulate art collection reporting requirement.
Sec. 220. Overseas comparability pay.
Sec. 221. Addressing the Bureau of African Affairs staffing crisis.
Sec. 222. Requirement for Uyghur language training and staffing.
Sec. 223. Changes made to the Foreign Affairs Manual and the Foreign 
Affairs Handbook.
Sec. 224. Extension of notification of revocation of clearances.
Sec. 225. Chief Financial Officer for Financial Management.
Sec. 226. No passports for terrorists and traffickers.
Sec. 227. Program for language translation capabilities.
TITLE III--POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Sec. 301. Arctic Watchers Act.
Sec. 302. Pilot program for new congressional notification 
requirements.
Sec. 303. Repealing the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 
2001.
Sec. 304. Strengthening commercial diplomacy in Africa.
Sec. 305. Ensuring smooth travel and investment in Somaliland.
Sec. 306. Multinational Force and Observers Mission.
Sec. 307. Pacific Partnership Act.
Sec. 308. Korean American Divided Families.
Sec. 309. United States-Japan-Republic of Korea trilateral cooperation.
Sec. 310. Regional China Officer Program Unit.
Sec. 311. Disaster regional strategy for Pacific Islands countries.
Sec. 312. Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Program.
Sec. 313. Republic of Georgia Sovereignty.
Sec. 314. United States-Belarus Strategic Dialogue.
Sec. 315. Uyghur genocide accountability.
Sec. 316. Central Asian Connectivity Task Force.
Sec. 317. Indian Ocean region strategic review.
Sec. 318. Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.
Sec. 319. Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025.
Sec. 320. Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 
2025.
Sec. 321. Protect Honduran Democracy Act.
Sec. 322. Baltic region security concerns.
Sec. 323. American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean 
Counterterrorism and Maritime Security 
Partnership Act.
Sec. 324. Report on access to Tibetan areas.
Sec. 325. Center for conflict analysis, planning, and prevention.
Sec. 326. Global fragility strategy implementation.
Sec. 327. Modifications to Global Fragility Act of 2019.
Sec. 328. International bridge and port of entry modernization act.
TITLE IV--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS

Sec. 401. Undersea cables.
Sec. 402. Department conventional weapons destruction programs.
Sec. 403. Authorizing demining and related programs in Southeast Asia.
Sec. 404. Foreign Military Financing program with regard to Jordan.
Sec. 405. Extension of War Reserve Stockpile Allies-Israel.
Sec. 406. Counterterrorism authorities for security assistance 
programs.
Sec. 407. Cyprus arms embargo reform.
Sec. 408. Subnational diplomacy to combat synthetic opioid trafficking.
Sec. 409. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement compact 
authority.
Sec. 410. Combatting firearms trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 411. Section 123 agreements.
Sec. 412. United States-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 
2025.
Sec. 413. Authority of the Bureau of Counterterrorism to access certain 
information.
Sec. 414. Study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks 
for advanced artificial intelligence.
Sec. 415. Annual trafficking in persons report and amendments.
TITLE V--ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Sec. 501. Administration of the International Technology Security and 
Innovation Fund.
Sec. 502. Coordination of science, technology, and communication 
infrastructure.
Sec. 503. Investment screening initiative.
Sec. 504. Report regarding the investment screening initiative program.
Sec. 505. Study on geopolitical strategies and verification frameworks 
for advanced artificial intelligence.
Sec. 506. Global Small Business Network program.
Sec. 507. Global small business grants program.
Sec. 508. Report on the small business network program.
TITLE VI--FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

Sec. 601. Authorization of efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition 
globally.
Sec. 602. International religious freedom programs and report.
Sec. 603. Combatting corruption and kleptocracy.
Sec. 604. Specialized disaster assistance professionals.
Sec. 605. Coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations (CEPI).
Sec. 606. Maternal and child health policy.
Sec. 607. Extension of Diplomatic Immunities to the Pacific Islands 
Forum.
Sec. 608. Report on metrics of success for international organization 
participation.
Sec. 609. Report on country United Nations voting practices.
Sec. 610. Annual reports on malign influence operations.
Sec. 611. Increasing United States citizens employment in international 
organizations.
Sec. 612. Prohibition on United States contributions to the United 
Nations International Commission of Inquiry 
on the occupied Palestinian territory, 
including East Jerusalem, and Israel.
Sec. 613. Extending certain privileges and immunities to the permanent 
observer mission of the African Union to 
the United Nations in New York.
Sec. 614. World Health Organization continued data sharing.
Sec. 615. Branding requirements for United States foreign assistance.
Sec. 616. Global fund.
Sec. 617. Global health compact model.
Sec. 618. Revisions to Existing Global Health Security and Diplomacy 
Authority.
Sec. 619. Pandemic Fund.
Sec. 620. Consolidation of global health reporting requirements.
Sec. 621. Prohibition on funding global health worker initiative.
Sec. 622. Safe passages program.
Sec. 623. Special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable 
children.
Sec. 624. Development innovation ventures program.
TITLE VII--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

Sec. 701. Coordination with the Office of Opinion Research.
Sec. 702. Reports to evaluate the effectiveness of United States funded 
media.
Sec. 703. Establishment of the cultural heritage coordinating 
committee.
Sec. 704. Mega-decade sports diplomacy.
Sec. 705. Foreign relations exchange programs.
Sec. 706. Foreign suppression of United States speech.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act--
(1) except as otherwise provided, the term ``appropriate 
congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate;
(2) the term ``Department'' means the Department of State;
(3) the term ``Deputy Secretary'' means the Deputy 
Secretary of State; and
(4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of State.

TITLE I--SECRETARY

SEC. 101. TERMINATION OF EXISTING REPORT REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--Effective upon the date of the enactment of this 
Act, each report described in subsection (b) that is required to be 
submitted to Congress as of such date shall no longer be required to be 
so submitted to Congress.
(b) Reports Described.--A report described in this subsection is a 
report that--
(1) is required to be submitted to Congress by the 
Secretary, or by any officer, official, component, or element 
of the Department, on an ongoing basis; and
(2) was established prior to September 30, 2025.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
as a limitation on requirements to submit reports on an ongoing basis 
that are--
(1) established by this Act or any amendment made by this 
Act; or
(2) established on or after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 102. COUNTERING WRONGFUL DETENTION.

(a) Designation as State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful 
Detention.--The Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other 
relevant Federal agencies, may designate a foreign country that has 
provided support for or directly engaged in the unlawful or wrongful 
detention of a United States national as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or 
Wrongful Detention based on any of the following criteria:
(1) An unlawful or wrongful detention of a United States 
national has occurred in the foreign country.
(2) The government of the foreign country or a nonstate 
actor in the foreign country has failed to release an 
unlawfully or wrongfully detained United States national within 
30 days of being notified by the Department of such unlawful or 
wrongful detention.
(3) Actions taken by the government of the foreign country 
indicate that the government is responsible for, complicit in, 
or materially supportive of the unlawful or wrongful detention 
of a United States national, including by acting as described 
in paragraph (2) after having been notified by the Department.
(4) The actions of a state or nonstate actor in the foreign 
country, including any previous action relating to unlawful or 
wrongful detention or hostage taking of a United States 
national, pose a risk to the safety and security of United 
States nationals abroad sufficient to warrant designation of 
the foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful 
Detention, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Termination of Designation.--
(1) Termination by the secretary.--The Secretary may 
terminate the designation of a foreign country under subsection 
(a) if the Secretary certifies to Congress that--
(A) it is in the national interests of the United 
States to terminate such designation; and
(B) the foreign country--
(i) has released all United States 
nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained 
within the territory of the foreign country;
(ii) has demonstrated changes in policies 
with respect to unlawful or wrongful detention 
and hostage taking; or
(iii) has provided assurances that the 
government of the foreign country will not 
engage in, be complicit in, or support acts 
described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of 
subsection (a).
(2) Termination by disapproval of congress.--The 
designation of a foreign country under subsection (a) shall 
terminate if a joint resolution of disapproval with respect to 
the designation is enacted into law prior to the date that is 
six months after the Secretary makes such designation.
(c) Publication.--The Secretary shall make available on a publicly 
accessible website of the Department, and regularly update, a list of 
foreign countries designated as State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful 
Detention under subsection (a).
(d) Review.--The Secretary shall--
(1) conduct a comprehensive review of existing authorities 
that allow for punitive measures with respect to foreign 
countries; and
(2) determine if the use of such measures with respect to 
foreign countries designated under subsection (a) is 
appropriate in order to respond to and deter the unlawful or 
wrongful detention of United States nationals in the foreign 
country.
(e) Notification to Congress.--Not later than seven days after 
designating of a foreign country under subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that 
includes--
(1) a notification of such designation;
(2) the justification for such designation; and
(3) a description of any action taken by a United States 
Government official, including the Secretary and the head of 
any other relevant Federal agency, to deter the unlawful or 
wrongful detention of foreign nationals in such foreign 
country.
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
to imply that every United States national detained in a foreign 
country designated under subsection (a) should be or is determined to 
be wrongfully detained for purposes of the Robert Levinson Hostage 
Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et 
seq.).

TITLE II--MANAGEMENT

SEC. 201. CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND SOLUTIONS.

(a) In General.--The Under Secretary of State for Management is 
authorized to establish a Center for Strategy and Solutions in the 
Office of the Under Secretary for Management.
(b) Responsibilities.--The Center for Strategy and Solutions shall 
be responsible for researching, designing, and implementing enterprise 
management solutions for the Department focused on the following:
(1) Data analytics.--The Center shall focus on being a 
central data hub for the Department, working to expand data 
access and to foster analytic expertise across domestic bureaus 
and overseas missions.
(2) Global presence.--The Center shall focus on developing 
policies and platforms to strengthen strategic governance, 
accountability, and alignment of resources related to the 
Department's presence overseas.
(3) Management consulting and advanced projects.--The 
Center shall focus on leveraging leading-edge management 
expertise to advance the Department's mission, providing an 
agile and lean team to deliver innovative solutions to 
enterprise management challenges.
(c) Director.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary for Management is 
authorized to designate a Director of the Center for Strategy 
and Solutions and shall prescribe the management strategy and 
business administration qualifications required for the role.
(2) Role as central authority.--The Director shall serve as 
the Department's central authority in situations where change 
management expertise is required to implement enterprise-wide 
policies, including cases in which--
(A) new and cutting-edge technology needs to be 
rapidly rolled out across the Department;
(B) legislation mandates enterprise-wide management 
changes; and
(C) whole-of-government efforts require a central 
management coordinator in the Department.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``enterprise management'' means the strategic 
approach to managing an organization's resources and operations 
to achieve its goals, integrating various tools, strategies, 
and processes to optimize efficiency and productivity; and
(2) the term ``change management'' means the methods and 
manners in which an organization describes and implements 
changes within both its internal and external processes.

SEC. 202. PROCUREMENT POLICY.

(a) In General.--It shall be the policy of the Department to 
prioritize the procurement of products, goods, and services that are 
produced, manufactured, or supplied by businesses incorporated in the 
United States and operating primarily within the United States, to the 
maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable trade 
agreements and United States law.
(b) Requirement.--The Secretary shall ensure that--
(1) all procurement actions, including for equipment, 
machinery, and technology used domestically and abroad, give 
preference to American-made products and services whenever such 
products or services are available at a reasonable cost and 
meet applicable quality standards; and
(2) notification is sent to the appropriate congressional 
committees not later than seven days after a contract is 
awarded to a foreign vendor, including explanation of why a 
suitable American-made alternative was not selected.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the 
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report that--
(1) details the percentage of Department procurement 
contracts awarded to United States businesses in the preceding 
fiscal year;
(2) identifies categories of products, equipment, and 
services for which American-made alternatives were not 
utilized; and
(3) outlines any barriers or challenges to increasing 
domestic procurement in the Department.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) the term ``United States business'' means an entity 
that--
(A) is incorporated in the United States; and
(B) conducts the majority of its operations and 
manufacturing in the United States.
(2) the term ``American-made'' means products, goods, or 
services that are produced or manufactured in the United States 
substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, 
produced, or manufactured in the United States.

SEC. 203. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE CONSOLIDATION.

In order to improve coordination, eliminate duplication, and 
enhance enterprise-wide solutions, the Secretary is authorized to 
transfer to the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology of the Department 
relevant information technology professionals and related personnel 
from other bureaus and offices in the Department.

SEC. 204. REALIGNING THE REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER PROGRAM.

The Secretary is authorized to realign the Regional Technology 
Officer Program of the Department to ensure that the Program--
(1) is optimally structured to support the information 
technology and cybersecurity needs of United States diplomatic 
missions;
(2) has clear roles and responsibilities for Regional 
Technology Officers;
(3) promotes effective coordination between Regional 
Technology Officers and other relevant Department entities; and
(4) is adequately resourced to fulfill its mission.

SEC. 205. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION FOR OBLIGATION OF RETAINED 
CONSULAR FEES.

(a) In General.--Subject to section 235, the Secretary shall notify 
the appropriate congressional committees upon the obligation of any 
amounts derived from consular fees retained by the Department pursuant 
to the authority provided by this Act, if such obligation is with 
respect to a program, project, or activity that is not a consular 
function.
(b) Elements.--The notification required by subsection (a) shall 
include at a minimum the following:
(1) The amount being obligated.
(2) A description of the programming for which such funds 
are obligated.
(3) The country, region, or locality where such funds will 
be expended.
(4) The fiscal year in which the retained fees being used 
were collected.
(5) A justification for the use of such retained fees, as 
opposed to appropriated funds, for the programming described 
pursuant to paragraph (2).
(c) Deadline; Delay.--
(1) Deadline.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a 
notification required by subsection (a) shall be submitted not 
later than 15 days before the date on which the applicable 
funds will be obligated.
(2) Delay.--
(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines that 
submitting a prior notification in accordance with 
subsection (a) would pose a substantial risk to human 
health, welfare, or national security, the Secretary 
may delay the submission of such notification.
(B) Additional requirement.--In the case of a delay 
under this paragraph, a notification to the appropriate 
congressional committees that meets the requirements of 
subsection (b) shall be provided as soon as 
practicable, but not later than three days after taking 
the action to which the notification requirement was 
applicable, and shall additionally contain an 
explanation of the circumstances necessitating the 
delay.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
Committee on Appropriations in the House of 
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
Committee on Appropriations in the Senate; and
(2) the term ``consular function'' means any activity, 
program, service, or resource that is directly operated and 
overseen by the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs or any 
office under jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretary.

SEC. 206. VISAS FOR HIGH-RANKING OFFICIALS OF TAIWAN.

It shall be the policy of the United States that none of the funds 
made available by this Act may be used in contravention of section 221 
of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 
(Public Law 103-416; 108 Stat. 4321; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note).

SEC. 207. REDUCED VISA WAIT TIME.

The Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs is authorized to take 
such steps as appropriate for the goal of ensuring that 80 percent of 
nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of 
receipt and application, recognizing that resource and security 
considerations and the need to ensure provision of consular services to 
United States citizens may dictate specific exceptions to this goal.

SEC. 208. COVID-19 VACCINATION TRAVEL MANDATES.

It shall be the policy of the United States that none of the funds 
made available by this Act or any amendment made by this Act may be 
used to enforce or otherwise implement a requirement for individuals 
traveling outside of the United States to receive a vaccination against 
COVID-19.

SEC. 209. INFORMATION FACILITIES AND ACCESS RESTRICTION PROCESS 
CRITERIA MODERNIZATION.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall direct the Bureau of 
Diplomatic Security of the Department to update its guidance and 
procedures regarding the Information Facilities and Access Restriction 
(IFAR) process.
(b) Required Updates.--The requirement to update the guidance and 
procedures under subsection (a) shall--
(1) establish clear criteria and standards for determining 
which type of IFAR is appropriate to issue based on the 
circumstances of a security clearance suspension;
(2) specify the scope of access permitted under each type 
of IFAR, including the continued access to Sensitive But 
Unclassified (SBU) information under a ``Typical'' IFAR; and
(3) clarify to Department personnel that the issuance of an 
IFAR does not equate to full removal from sensitive duties and 
that access to substantial unclassified information may still 
be permitted.

SEC. 210. TRANSITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND 
VETERANS.

(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a pilot program 
within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the Department to 
facilitate the recruitment, training, and hiring of transitioning 
servicemembers and veterans into positions in the Bureau.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program required by 
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) leveraging the skills, training, and experience of 
veterans and transitioning servicemembers to meet security and 
operational needs of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security;
(2) providing servicemembers and veterans with a defined 
pathway to employment in the Department; and
(3) supporting workforce development and addressing 
staffing needs in the Bureau.
(c) Eligibility.--Participants in the pilot program required by 
subsection (a) shall include Members of the Armed Forces who are within 
one year of separation or retirement.
(d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the 
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary 
of Labor to--
(1) inform servicemembers exiting the military at the 
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) with an informational 
packet describing the pilot program required by subsection (a);
(2) identify eligible candidates for such program; and
(3) provide necessary clearances, onboarding support, and 
placement assistance after undergoing a successful screening 
process under such program.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
as creating a separate, non-competitive screening process for 
servicemembers or veterans.
(f) Duration and Evaluation.--
(1) In general.--The pilot program required by subsection 
(a) shall be carried out for the two-year period beginning on 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the conclusion 
of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report evaluating--
(A) the effectiveness of the program, including its 
ability to expand the pipeline of qualified candidates;
(B) the number of participants in the program hired 
into permanent or contract positions;
(C) the geographic or functional placement of 
participants in the program and whether such placements 
addressed identified workforce needs;
(D) any lessons learned or recommendations for 
expansion, modification, or termination of the program; 
and
(E) feedback from participants in the program and 
relevant hiring offices.
(g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate 
congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on 
Armed Services, and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the 
House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on 
Armed Services, and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the 
Senate.

SEC. 211. PRE-APPROVAL FOR DS INTERCEPTIONS OF WIRE, ORAL, AND 
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary should delegate to the Assistant 
Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security the pre-approval 
authority for Diplomatic Security special agents seeking authorization 
under section 2516 of title 18, United States Code, to carry out the 
interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications--
(1) in furtherance of carrying out the duties described in 
section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)); and
(2) in accordance with the requirements under chapter 119 
of title 18, United States Code.
(b) Update to the Foreign Affairs Manual.--Not later than 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise 
section 221.5 of volume 12 of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the 
delegation to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security 
or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic 
Security under subsection (b).

SEC. 212. REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN COUNTRIES TO REPORT OFFICIAL MEETINGS 
BETWEEN FOREIGN MISSIONS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall require that foreign missions 
of covered countries notify the Department at least 96 hours in advance 
of any meetings between any officials or representatives of the covered 
country and State or local officials in the United States and any 
official visits to educational institutions or research institutions in 
the United States.
(b) Persons Covered.--For purposes of the requirement in subsection 
(a), the term ``officials or representatives of the covered country'' 
includes--
(1) all members of foreign missions of the covered country 
in the United States;
(2) all members of the covered country's permanent mission 
to the United Nations; and
(3) any officials of the covered country traveling to the 
United States for official business.
(c) Notification Requirements.--The notification required under 
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) the date of the meeting or visit;
(2) the location of the meeting or visit;
(3) the name of any official or representative of the 
covered country that will be participating in the meeting or 
visit; and
(4) the purpose of the meeting or visit.
(d) Monthly Reporting Requirement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall submit a monthly 
report to the appropriate congressional committees listing all 
meetings and visits notified pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Historical data requirement for first report.--The 
first report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the 
information on meetings and visits required to be submitted 
under subsection (c) that has been collected by the Department 
since it began imposing a similar requirement in 2019.
(e) Threat Assessment Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 54 months after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, the Director of 
National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney 
General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall jointly submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report that includes a threat 
assessment for each covered country and recommendations for 
policy changes with respect to United States diplomats in such 
countries.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be 
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified 
annex.
(f) Sunset.--The requirements under this section shall expire on 
the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of 
Representatives;
(2) the term ``covered country'' means--
(A) the People's Republic of China;
(B) the Russian Federation;
(C) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
(D) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
(E) Cuba;
(F) Venezuela;
(G) Nicaragua; and
(H) Afghanistan, while under control of the 
Taliban; and
(3) the term ``Taliban'' means--
(A) the entity known as the Taliban, operating in 
Afghanistan, and designated as a specially designated 
global terrorist under Executive Order 13224; or
(B) a successor entity of the entity described in 
subparagraph (A).

SEC. 213. AUTHORIZED EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES.

(a) Notification Requirement.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, the Secretary may not open, close, permanently relocate, or 
initiate the construction of any diplomatic post unless the Secretary 
submits a written notification to the appropriate congressional 
committees not less than 30 days prior to the proposed action.
(b) Elements of Notification.--Each notification submitted pursuant 
to subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) A justification for the opening, closure, relocation, 
or new construction, including any changes to the strategic 
value, threat environment, or foreign policy posture associated 
with the action.
(2) A detailed cost estimate, including projected 
construction, maintenance, and operational costs.
(3) An assessment of the impact on American citizen 
services, consular functions, diplomatic engagement, and 
interagency operations.
(4) A summary of consultation with Chiefs of Mission, 
Regional Security Officers, and affected agencies.
(5) An explanation of how the proposed action aligns with 
the Department's global presence framework.
(c) Exceptions.--The requirement in subsection (a) shall not apply 
in cases where the Secretary determines that exigent circumstances 
require the immediate closure or evacuation of a post for security 
reasons, in which case the Secretary shall notify the appropriate 
congressional committees as soon as practicable and not later than 7 
business days after such action is taken.
(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
(1) The term ``diplomatic post'' means any embassy, 
consulate, or other permanent facility that serves a 
diplomatic, consular, or official United States Government 
function abroad.
(2) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the Senate.

SEC. 214. FLAG AUTHORIZATION AT DEPARTMENT INSTALLATIONS.

(a) In General.--The only flags authorized to be flown at 
Department installations are--
(1) the United States flag;
(2) a Foreign Service flag pursuant to 2 FAM 154.2-1;
(3) a POW/MIA flag;
(4) a Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag, pursuant to 
section 904 of title 36, United States Code;
(5) the flag of an American State, insular area, or the 
District of Columbia at domestic locations;
(6) the flag of an Indian Tribal government;
(7) an official branded flag of a United States agency; or
(8) the sovereign flag of other countries.
(b) Limitation.--No flags other than what is listed in subsection 
(a) may be flown, hung, or otherwise displayed at a Department 
installation.

SEC. 215. MANDATE USE OF THE EMBASSY STANDARD PLAN.

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary may not construct, cause to be constructed, or begin planning 
for construction of an embassy that does not conform to the Standard 
Embassy Design.
(b) Exception.--If the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case 
basis, that the Standard Embassy Design is inappropriate for the 
construction of an embassy, the Secretary shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a robust 
justification for the Secretary's determination of inappropriateness 
and a description, including dollar figures, of proposed costs beyond 
what construction of a Standard Embassy Design building would incur.
(c) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall only apply in cases of new 
construction.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate 
congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on 
Foreign Relations of the Senate.

SEC. 216. EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall take such steps as may be 
necessary to avoid or minimize the following:
(1) Acquiring or leasing a covered building--
(A) with respect to which a covered entity 
performed covered construction on or after January 1, 
1949; or
(B) in which a covered entity has an ownership 
interest.
(2) Entering into or renewing a contract or other agreement 
with a covered entity to perform covered construction with 
respect to a covered building.
(b) Notification of Inconsistent Action.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall notify the appropriate 
congressional committees about actions inconsistent with 
subsection (a) not later than seven days before entering into 
an acquisition, lease, or agreement.
(2) Determination of national security interest.--The 
notification required under paragraph (1) shall also include, 
to the extent applicable--
(A) a determination of whether the inconsistent 
acquisition, lease, or agreement is in the national 
security interest of the United States;
(B) an identification of the interest advanced by 
such inconsistent action;
(C) a detailed explanation for such determination; 
and
(D) any action the Secretary has taken or intends 
to take to mitigate national security vulnerabilities 
that may be posed by such inconsistent action.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``covered building'' means a building that is 
used or intended to be used by personnel, or for a function of 
a consular or diplomatic post located outside of the United 
States;
(2) the term ``covered construction'' means--
(A) any construction, development, conversion, 
extension, alteration, repair, or maintenance performed 
with respect to a building; and
(B) includes the installation or maintenance of 
electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air 
conditioning, communication, fire protection, and 
energy management systems with respect to such 
building; and
(3) the term ``covered entity'' means an entity with 
respect to which the Government of the People's Republic of 
China, or an agent or instrumentality of the Government of the 
People's Republic of China, directly or indirectly, including 
through any contract, arrangement, understanding, or 
relationship--
(A) owns or controls a significant percent of the 
ownership interest; or
(B) otherwise exercises substantial control.

SEC. 217. AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM IN EMBASSIES.

(a) Requirement To Promote American Ideals.--The Secretary shall 
ensure that all art installations, exhibits, cultural programming, and 
visual displays at United States embassies, consulates, and official 
residences of chiefs of mission reflect and promote the history, 
values, ideals, and achievements of the United States.
(b) Display Themes.--To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall direct that such programming and displays the following:
(1) Prominently feature themes of American democracy, 
liberty, individual rights, the rule of law, free enterprise, 
and other foundational principles of the United States.
(2) Highlight notable events, figures, and accomplishments 
in American history and culture.
(3) Portray the United States as a force for good globally, 
including in its contributions to peace, prosperity, 
innovation, and human dignity.
(c) Limitations on Foreign-Centric Themes.--Art installations, 
exhibits, cultural programming, and visual displays at United States 
embassies, consulates, and official residences of chiefs of mission 
that primarily highlight the history, culture, or policies of foreign 
nations shall not be the dominant focus of any such installation or 
program, unless the content is part of a mutual cultural exchange or 
cooperative initiative explicitly approved by the Secretary and 
directly linked to United States foreign policy interests.
(d) Implementation and Oversight.--
(1) In general.--The Bureau of Overseas Buildings 
Operations of the Department, in coordination with the Bureau 
of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department and the 
Office of the Chief of Protocol, shall develop guidelines to 
ensure consistent application of this section across all 
relevant facilities.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief the 
appropriate congressional committees detailing the 
implementation of this section, including with an inventory of 
existing displays, programming themes, and planned updates to 
ensure compliance.
(e) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``official residence'' means any United States 
Government-owned or-leased property used as the primary 
residence of a chief of mission; and
(2) the term ``chief of mission'' has the meaning given 
that term in section 102 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 3902).

SEC. 218. SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN ARTISTS.

(a) Artist Citizenship Requirement for Permanent Collection 
Purchases.--The Secretary shall ensure that any work of art purchased 
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act for the permanent 
collection of the Art in Embassies program of the Department was 
created, in whole or in part, by a citizen of the United States.
(b) Requirements for Display of Art by Foreign Artists.--A work of 
art that was not created, in whole or in part, by a citizen of the 
United States may be displayed in a United States embassy, consulate, 
or official residence in a foreign country only if--
(1) such work of art--
(A) is part of a temporary loan collection; or
(B) was purchased prior to the date of the 
enactment of this Act;
(2) such work of art was created by a citizen or resident 
of such foreign country; and
(3) the chief of mission (as such term is defined in 
section 102 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 
3902)) associated with such embassy, consulate, or official 
residence has submitted to the Secretary a written 
justification explaining how the display of such work of art 
supports United States diplomatic engagement and advances the 
interests of the United States in such foreign country.
(c) Artist Citizenship Prioritization.--The Secretary shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable, prioritize the display of works of art 
created by citizens of the United States in all diplomatic facilities 
owned or operated by the Department abroad, in order to advance public 
diplomacy and promote the cultural values of the United States.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations and 
guidance as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this 
section.

SEC. 219. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE ART COLLECTION REPORTING REQUIREMENT.

(a) Initial Report Requirement.--Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
Congress a report for each country that hosts a United States mission. 
The report shall include the following:
(1) Inventory of artworks.--A comprehensive list 
identifying each piece of artwork acquired by the Department 
that is displayed in any facility overseas owned or operated by 
the Department, including the following:
(A) United States Embassies.
(B) United States Consulates.
(C) Residences of Chiefs of Mission.
(2) Artwork information.--For each piece of artwork 
identified under paragraph (1), the report shall include the 
following information:
(A) Ownership status (such as purchased, leased, 
insured, commissioned, or on loan).
(B) Source of funds and total amount used for 
acquisition.
(C) Title of the piece.
(D) Market value, if available.
(E) Date of acquisition.
(F) Year of completion.
(G) Medium or materials used.
(H) Dimensions.
(I) A brief description or image of the piece.
(b) Recurring Reports.--Following submission of the initial report 
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress an 
updated report for each United States Ambassador confirmed by the 
Senate not later than one year of each such Ambassador reaching his or 
her post. Each such updated report shall include the information 
described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) for any changes, 
additions, or removals since the previous report.

SEC. 220. OVERSEAS COMPARABILITY PAY.

(a) In General.--Subject to such regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary, including with respect to phase-in schedule and treatment as 
basic pay, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, Department 
funds may be used to pay an eligible member of the Foreign Service as 
defined in subsection (b) a comparability payment (stated as a 
percentage) under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, in an 
amount that does not exceed two-thirds of the amount of the locality-
based comparability payment that would be payable to such member under 
such section 5304 if such member's official duty station were in the 
District of Columbia.
(b) Eligibility.--A member of the Foreign Service shall be eligible 
for a payment under this section only if the member is designated class 
1 or below for purposes of section 403 of the Foreign Service Act of 
1980 (22 U.S.C. 3963) and the member's official duty station is not in 
the continental United States or in a nonforeign area, as such term is 
defined in section 591.205 of title, Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) Limitations.--The amount of any locality-based comparability 
payment that is paid to a member of the Foreign Service under this 
section shall be subject to any limitations on pay applicable to 
locality-based comparability payments under section 5304 of title 5, 
United States Code.

SEC. 221. ADDRESSING THE BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS STAFFING CRISIS.

(a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary for Human Resources, in 
consultation with the Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, shall 
create a program to facilitate and expedite the hiring of qualified 
individuals to fill term-limited civil service positions in the Bureau 
of African Affairs of the Department.
(b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees an unclassified report that outlines the 
staffing challenges that exist in the Bureau of African Affairs. Such 
report shall include--
(1) a comparative analysis of the Bureau of African 
Affairs' direct hire staffing compared to the other regional 
bureaus, including--
(A) the number of authorized positions per embassy 
at comparable posts and the number of staff per mission 
based domestically in the United States, to include 
Foreign Service Officers and civil servants; and
(B) the number of vacant positions in the Bureau of 
African Affairs and the average number of bids per 
Bureau of African Affairs position;
(2) the number of Bureau of African Affairs posts that 
qualify for the harshest environments in the Department's 
Operating Environment score and the comparison to other 
regions;
(3) an assessment on whether the Department's hardship 
incentives are properly aligned with the posts that have the 
highest Operating Environment score;
(4) the number of Bureau of African Affairs posts that lack 
key management personnel;
(5) historic and ongoing efforts made by the Department to 
rectify the understaffing and consistent vacancies within the 
Bureau of African Affairs and whether they were successful; and
(6) a detailed plan of forthcoming actions the Department 
will implement in the immediate future to rectify the 
consistent understaffing and vacancies in the Bureau of African 
Affairs.

SEC. 222. REQUIREMENT FOR UYGHUR LANGUAGE TRAINING AND STAFFING.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall take such steps as may be 
necessary to ensure that--
(1) Uyghur language training is available to Foreign 
Service Officers as appropriate; and
(2) every effort is made to ensure that at least one 
Uyghur-speaking member of the Foreign Service (as such term is 
defined by section 103 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 3903)) is assigned to each United States diplomatic or 
consular post in the People's Republic of China.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the 
Foreign Service Institute shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report that outlines all the steps taken to implement 
subsection (a).

SEC. 223. CHANGES MADE TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL AND THE FOREIGN 
AFFAIRS HANDBOOK.

(a) Requirement.--The Assistant Secretary of State for 
Administration shall publish in the Foreign Affairs Manual and the 
Foreign Affairs Handbook any Department-wide policy, procedure, or 
guidance that is to be applied to Department personnel or operations, 
except to the extent that such publication would disclose classified 
information or other information exempt from disclosure under section 
552(b) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the 
``Freedom of Information Act'').
(b) Timeliness.--Any policy, procedure, or guidance required to be 
published under subsection (a) shall be published not later than 30 
days after the date on which it is issued.
(c) Availability.--The Assistant Secretary of State for 
Administration shall ensure that the public versions of the Foreign 
Affairs Manual and the Foreign Affairs Handbook are updated not later 
than 30 days after the date on which any change is made to the internal 
versions of such Manual or Handbook.

SEC. 224. EXTENSION OF NOTIFICATION OF REVOCATION OF CLEARANCES.

Section 6710 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 2651a note) is amended by striking subsection (d).

SEC. 225. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

(a) Establishment.--There is authorized to be in the Department a 
Chief Financial Officer for Financial Management who shall be 
responsible to the Under Secretary for Management for all departmental 
financial management services, programs, and systems activities on a 
global scale, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from 
time to time designate.
(b) Responsibilities.--In addition to the responsibilities 
described in subsection (a), the Chief Financial Officer shall maintain 
continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to 
budget, planning, and financial services in the conduct of foreign 
policy, including, as appropriate--
(1) establishing policies and procedures for financial 
management in the Department;
(2) issuing operational guidance to ensure transparency, 
accountability, and effectiveness in the use of Department 
funds; and
(3) carrying out such other related duties as the Under 
Secretary for Management may from time to time designate.
(c) Bureau of Financial Management.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a Bureau 
of Financial Management of the Department, which shall perform 
such functions related to budgetary requests and resource 
planning, performance management, budgetary applications, 
financial management, and internal controls as the Under 
Secretary for Management may prescribe.
(2) Head.--The Chief Financial Officer shall be the head of 
the Bureau of Financial Management.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the funds authorized to be 
appropriated to the Under Secretary for Management under this Act, the 
Chief Financial Officer for Financial Management shall receive the 
funds necessary to fulfill bureau missions and responsibilities for 
fiscal year 2026 and 2027.

SEC. 226. NO PASSPORTS FOR TERRORISTS AND TRAFFICKERS.

The Act entitled ``An Act to regulate the issue and validity of 
passports, and for other purposes'', approved July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 
211a et seq.), commonly known as the ``Passport Act of 1926'', is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 4. AUTHORITY TO DENY OR REVOKE PASSPORT TO INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING 
MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR TERRORISM.

``(a) Ineligibility.--
``(1) Issuance.--Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary 
of State shall refuse to issue a passport to any individual 
who--
``(A) has been charged with or convicted of a 
violation of section 2339A or 2339B of title 18, United 
States Code; or
``(B) the Secretary determines has knowingly aided, 
assisted, abetted, or otherwise provided material 
support to an organization the Secretary has designated 
as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 
219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1189).
``(2) Revocation.--The Secretary of State shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (3)(A), revoke a passport previously 
issued to any individual described in paragraph (1).
``(3) Exceptions.--
``(A) Return to the united states.--In order to 
facilitate the return of an individual described in 
paragraph (1) to the United States, the Secretary of 
State may limit a previously issued passport or 
passport card only for return travel to the United 
States, or may issue a limited passport or passport 
card that only permits return travel to the United 
States, prior to revocation under paragraph (2).
``(B) Humanitarian and emergency waiver.--The 
Secretary of State may issue a passport to an 
individual otherwise ineligible for such passport or 
subject to revocation of such passport under this 
subsection if the Secretary determines that emergency 
circumstances or humanitarian needs apply.
``(b) Right of Review.--Any individual who, in accordance with this 
section, is denied issuance of a passport by the Secretary of State, or 
whose passport is revoked by the Secretary, may request a hearing to 
appeal such denial or revocation not later than 60 days after receiving 
notice of such denial or revocation.
``(c) Right of Restoration.--In the event that an individual 
described in paragraph (1) demonstrates during a hearing described in 
subsection (b) that the individual has been acquitted of an act 
described in that paragraph, or the Secretary otherwise changes a 
determination described in subparagraph (B) of such paragraph, the 
Secretary may re-issue a passport to such individual.
``(d) Report.--
``(1) In general.--If the Secretary of State refuses to 
issue or revokes a passport pursuant to subsection (a), or if, 
subsequent to a hearing pursuant to subsection (b), the 
Secretary issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was 
the subject of such a hearing, the Secretary shall, not later 
than 30 days after such refusal or revocation, or such issuance 
or cancellation, submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign 
Relations of the Senate a report on such refusal, revocation, 
issuance, or cancellation, as the case may be.
``(2) Form.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) may 
be submitted in classified or unclassified form.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `passport' includes a passport card; and
``(2) the term `material support' means the provision of 
any property, tangible or intangible, or service--
``(A) including currency or monetary instruments or 
financial securities, financial services, lodging, 
training, expert advice or assistance, safehouses, 
false documentation or identification, communications 
equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, 
explosives, personnel (one or more individuals who may 
be or include oneself), and transportation; and
``(B) excluding medicine or religious materials.
``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed--
``(1) or applied so as to abridge the exercise of rights 
guaranteed under the first amendment to the Constitution of the 
United States; or
``(2) to limit the Secretary's ability to revoke a 
passport.
``(g) Severability.--If any provision of this section or the 
application of such provision is held by a Federal court to be 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this section and the application of 
such provisions to any other person or circumstance shall not be 
affected.''.

SEC. 227. PROGRAM FOR LANGUAGE TRANSLATION CAPABILITIES.

Section 1(n) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(n)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Program for language translation capabilities.--
``(A) Establishment.--The Chief Artificial 
Intelligence Officer shall establish a program for the 
utilization of multi-modal generative artificial 
intelligence language translation capabilities within 
the Department.
``(B) Matters to be included.--The program required 
by subparagraph (A) shall--
``(i) include an automated human-in-the-
loop review and verification process option and 
a machine-only process option, allowing users 
to choose which process to utilize in adherence 
with Department policies;
``(ii) include real-time training and fine-
tuning of translation models for use within 
different geographic regions and Department 
mission areas;
``(iii) be available on unclassified and 
classified information technology networks;
``(iv) be capable of generating original 
content in non-English languages; and
``(v) be available at all United States and 
overseas missions of the Department.
``(C) Department policies.--The Chief Artificial 
Intelligence Officer shall ensure the deployment and 
use of artificial intelligence for language translation 
capabilities as part of this program adhere to 
Department policies, including the conditions where it 
is appropriate to use machine-only processes or 
automated human-in-the-loop review and verification 
processes.
``(D) Definitions.--In this paragraph--
``(i) the term `automated human-in-the-loop 
review and verification process' has the 
meaning of an automated process within an 
artificial intelligence language translation 
system that requires human linguists to review 
and verify translations performed by an 
artificial intelligence model for accuracy 
prior to returning translated materials to a 
user;
``(ii) the term ``machine-only process'' 
has the meaning of an artificial intelligence 
language translation capability that delivers a 
translation to a user without review by a human 
linguist; and
``(iii) the term ``multi-modal'' has the 
meaning of multiple modes or formats of content 
to be translated, including audio, text, video, 
and text contained within images.''.

TITLE III--POLITICAL AFFAIRS

SEC. 301. ARCTIC WATCHERS ACT.

(a) Establishment.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs 
shall establish and carry out a program to be known as the ``Arctic 
Watcher Program'', to--
(1) monitor the Arctic region across the security, 
military, economic, natural resource, cyber, scientific, and 
political sectors in foreign countries;
(2) monitor and combat the People's Republic of China, 
Russian Federation, and other malign influence campaigns across 
that region that impact United States national security, 
European security, and Indo-Pacific security or pose a threat 
to the rules-based order, and undermine United States interests 
in the region;
(3) strengthen the capacity of the United States to engage 
with foreign countries and regional and international 
organizations that are engaged in Arctic affairs; and
(4) strengthen the United States energy security, cyber 
security and economic interests in the Arctic including in the 
critical minerals and natural resources sectors.
(b) Assignment.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the program required by 
subsection (a), the Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs 
shall assign individuals, to be known as ``Arctic Watchers'', 
to the following posts:
(A) At least 3 posts in European countries with 
significant interests in the Arctic region.
(B) At least one post in North American countries 
with significant interests in the Arctic region.
(C) Other posts as determined to be necessary for 
promoting the activities of the program by the 
Secretary.
(2) Notification.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic 
Affairs shall notify the appropriate congressional committees 
upon assigning individuals to be Arctic Watchers under 
paragraph (1).

SEC. 302. PILOT PROGRAM FOR NEW CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION 
REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall direct the Assistant Secretary 
for African Affairs and the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism to 
participate in a one-year pilot program that requires each of the two 
Bureaus to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
notification of additional information related to foreign assistance 
programs and requests for additional funds.
(b) Elements.--The notification required by subsection (a) shall 
include for each project, both new and existing, that require the 
addition of funds, in addition to existing requirements, the following:
(1) The working name of the program.
(2) The country or countries where the project will be 
implemented.
(3) The mechanism used for the program (such as contract, 
grant, interagency agreement, or bureau transfer).
(4) The total amount of new funding.
(5) Whether such program is considered new, a continuation, 
or an expansion.
(6) The total amount of funding over the life of the 
program.
(7) The expected period of performance for the program 
using the requested funds.
(8) The total period of performance of the program up until 
the time of the request.
(9) The name of the proposed implementer, if selected, and 
other identifying information about the implementer, such as 
whether the implementer is a government or private entity, 
whether the implemental is a United States-based company or 
organization or an international organization, and other 
similar information.
(10) The intended objectives of the program.
(11) A description of key components or activities of the 
program.
(12) Whether the program has a significant under-burn or 
overburn of funds based on projected spend rates.
(13) Whether a program or implementer has been put on a 
performance improvement plan or other additional administrative 
oversight.

SEC. 303. REPEALING THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 
2001.

(a) In General.--The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act 
of 2001 (ZEDERA Act), as amended, Public Law 107-99 (115 Statute 962) 
is hereby repealed.
(b) Condition on Further Funding for Zimbabwe.--The United States 
shall not support any new or expanded funding from the International 
Monetary Fund or the International Bank for Reconstruction and 
Development (commonly known as the World Bank) for the Government of 
Zimbabwe unless the Government of Zimbabwe shall commit, within 12 
months of the approval of such new or expanded funding, to remit all 
outstanding arrears owed under the Global Compensation Deed, inflation 
adjusted to the date of enactment, and compensation shall not be in the 
form of Zimbabwe issued securities. Failure to comply with this 
provision shall result in an immediate cessation of all United States 
support for any further funding from these institutions.

SEC. 304. STRENGTHENING COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA.

(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to 
promote, facilitate, and increase two-way trade and investment between 
the United States and African countries to strengthen commercial ties, 
promote economic growth and job creation, and advance strategic 
partnerships.
(b) Strengthening Commercial Diplomacy in Africa Initiative.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish an 
initiative to be known as the ``Strengthening Commercial 
Diplomacy in Africa Initiative'' (in this section referred to 
as the ``Initiative'').
(2) Purposes.--The purposes of the Initiative shall be to 
prioritize and coordinate United States Government programs, 
activities, and diplomatic efforts aimed at increasing two-way 
trade and investment between the United States and Africa, 
including to--
(A) identify, promote, and increase trade and 
investment opportunities, facilitate business and 
investor engagement, and support dissemination of data 
and market information to better inform United States 
businesses and investors of trade and investment 
opportunities across Africa;
(B) support efforts of the United States and 
African private sectors to access, navigate, deepen, 
and compete in African and global capital markets using 
a private sector-led and sector-specific approach that 
includes energy, critical minerals, agriculture, 
information and communications technology, healthcare, 
financial services, arts and entertainment, and 
infrastructure;
(C) modernize, streamline, and improve access to 
resources and services designed to promote increased 
trade and investment opportunities for United States 
and African businesses and investors;
(D) promote economic growth and job creation in the 
United States and Africa, while advancing strategic 
partnerships; and
(E) identify policy, regulatory, and legal reforms 
needed to reduce trade and investment barriers between 
the United States and Africa and improve the business 
and investment climate in the United States and Africa, 
including through the reduction of the cost of 
accessing capital.
(c) Leadership.--The Initiative shall be led by a Deputy Assistant 
Secretary within the Bureau of African Affairs of the Department.
(d) Coordination.--The leadership established pursuant to 
subsection (c) shall be responsible for the management, coordination, 
and information sharing functions of the Initiative and other duties 
that support the purposes of the Initiative as appropriate. This shall 
include--
(1) convening relevant Federal departments and agencies to 
coordinate programs, assistance, communications, and 
stakeholder engagement, and consulting with such departments 
and agencies on the appropriate levels and allocation of 
resources in support of achieving the strategic objectives of 
the Initiative;
(2) planning and implementing information sharing and other 
collaboration efforts among relevant Federal departments and 
agencies, and the private sector as appropriate, related to 
trade and investment opportunities, African capital markets, 
and relevant transactions in Africa and support for monitoring, 
evaluation, and transaction facilitation;
(3) engaging with United States and African private sector 
partners, civil society organizations, nongovernmental 
organizations and the African diaspora community, as 
appropriate, to solicit input and feedback on the Initiative's 
activities, as well as any technical, policy, financial, and 
political obstacles private sector partners encounter in 
accessing or expanding in African markets or gaining access to 
capital for those purposes; and
(4) establishing measurable goals and objectives for the 
purposes of carrying out the Initiative.
(e) Leadership Committee.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall work to establish an 
interagency leadership committee (in this subsection referred 
to as the ``committee'') to provide strategic guidance for 
administering the objectives of the Initiative and serve as the 
United States interagency strategic development and 
coordination body for efforts of relevant Federal departments 
and agencies.
(2) Membership.--The committee shall include 
representatives from relevant Federal departments and agencies, 
as determined appropriate by the President.
(3) Chairperson.--The leadership established in subsection 
(c) shall serve as chairperson of the committee.
(4) Meetings.--The committee shall meet not less than four 
times each year at the call of the chairperson.
(f) Staffing and Field Presence.--Subject to the availability of 
appropriations--
(1) the Initiative shall be supported by at least 6 full-
time employees of the Federal Government, which should include 
personnel detailed to the Initiative from relevant Federal 
departments and agencies, who are stationed in Africa and whose 
sole duties are to support the purposes of--
(A) the Initiative; or
(B) the provisions of the Better Utilization of 
Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (Public 
Law 116-283) with respect to Africa and in compliance 
with the requirements of the Championing American 
Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-
94; 22 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.); and
(2) relevant Federal departments and agencies should detail 
personnel to the leadership in the United States.
(g) Deal Teams.--
(1) In general.--The Initiative shall be supported by 
designated embassy staff holding positions related to United 
States commercial and economic interests at United States 
embassies located in Africa, to the extent practicable. Such 
designated embassy staff at a United States embassy located in 
Africa shall be referred to as a ``deal team'' for purposes of 
this subsection.
(2) Duties.--Each deal team shall prioritize efforts to 
identify commercial opportunities, advocate for improvements in 
the business and investment climate, engage and consult with 
private sector partners, and report on such activities, in 
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Championing 
American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (Public Law 
116-94; 22 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.).
(3) Role of ambassador.--The United States Ambassador in 
countries in which a deal team is operating shall serve as the 
head of each deal team and, in accordance with the Championing 
American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (Public Law 
116-94; 22 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.) shall consider closing deals 
for United States companies as a core responsibility of their 
job.
(4) Measuring success.--The success of each deal team shall 
be based solely on the quantity of deals for United States 
companies which they secured in the previous 12 months. Members 
of successful deal teams shall be considered for incentives 
within the Department. This shall be judged in comparison to 
all other deal teams on the continent for quantity of deals 
secured in the preceding year for both dollar value and number 
of deals.
(5) Deal team report.--No later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 
five years, the leadership of this Initiative shall submit a 
report to the appropriate congressional committees and the 
Under Secretary of Management. This report shall--
(A) provide a ranked list of the performance of 
each ``deal team'' in the last 12 months that shall be 
judged quantitively on the number of deals secured, the 
total dollar value of deals secured, and the relative 
increase of United States deals and investments in the 
country compared to the year prior; and
(B) recommend to the Under Secretary for Management 
that the staff of the top five best performing ``deal 
teams'' be considered for financial or title-based 
rewards.

SEC. 305. ENSURING SMOOTH TRAVEL AND INVESTMENT IN SOMALILAND.

The Secretary shall, to improve the ability of United States 
citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland, 
consider--
(1) establishing a representative office in Hargeisa, 
Somaliland; and
(2) bifurcation of travel advisory warnings between Somalia 
and Somaliland.

SEC. 306. MULTINATIONAL FORCE AND OBSERVERS MISSION.

(a) Report on Multinational Force and Observers Contributions.--Not 
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report that--
(1) outlines the personal and equipment contributions to 
the Multinational Force and Observers Mission provided by each 
country making such a contribution; and
(2) includes an overview of--
(A) any shortcomings or limitations in the 
Multinational Force and Observers' ability to carry out 
its mission; and
(B) any efforts to rectify such shortcomings or 
limitations.
(b) Authorization for Participation by United States Personnel.--
(1) In general.--The Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern 
Affairs--
(A) shall maintain continuous observation and 
coordination of all matters pertaining to Department 
engagement with the Multinational Force and Observers 
Mission; and
(B) may coordinate with other offices and bureaus 
in the Department, as the Secretary may prescribe.
(2) United states participation.--
(A) In general.--Subject to the limitations in 
section 3 of the Multinational Force and Observers 
Participation Resolution (22 U.S.C. 3422), the 
Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of 
Defense, is authorized to provide under such terms and 
conditions as the Secretary may determine, United 
States civilian personnel to participate as observers 
in the Multinational Force and Observers Mission.
(B) Additional requirement.--Members of the United 
States civilian personnel, who are assigned, detailed, 
or otherwise provided to the Multinational Force and 
Observers Mission may perform only those functions or 
responsibilities which are specified for United Nations 
Forces and Observers in the Treaty of Peace and in 
accordance with the Protocol.
(c) Congressional Notification Requirement.--The Secretary shall 
notify Congress not less than 15 days prior to any changes of United 
States contributions to, or participation in, the Multinational Force 
and Observers Mission, and shall include an overview of the impacts on 
the Multilateral Force Observer Mission.

SEC. 307. PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ACT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to 
appropriate congressional committees a strategy entitled the ``Strategy 
for Pacific Partnership'' (in this section referred to as the 
``Strategy'').
(b) Matters To Be Included.--The Strategy shall include the 
following:
(1) A description of overarching goals for United States 
engagement in the Pacific Islands region, including United 
States diplomatic posts, defense posture, and economic 
engagement.
(2) An assessment of the following as they relate to United 
States national interests in the Pacific Islands region--
(A) natural disasters;
(B) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing;
(C) non-United States military presence and 
activity;
(D) developmental challenges;
(E) economic coercion and corruption; and
(F) factors assessed to be causing a direct risk to 
the United States national interests in the Pacific 
Islands.
(3) A plan to address the threats assessed pursuant to 
paragraph (2).
(4) An analysis of the needs and goals expressed by 
governments of the Pacific Islands region, including at or 
through multilateral institutions, in light of the United 
States national interests.
(5) A plan for the resources necessary for the United 
States to meet its goals in the Pacific Islands region.
(6) Mechanisms, including existing forums, for coordinating 
and cooperating on shared goals among the following, as 
appropriate:
(A) The governments of Pacific Island countries.
(B) Regional partners in the Pacific Islands 
region, including multilateral forums and 
organizations, such as the Pacific Islands Forum.
(C) Civil society in the Pacific Islands.
(D) United States subnational governments in the 
Pacific.
(c) Update Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of 
the submission of the Strategy, and annually thereafter until January 
1, 2028, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees an update of the Strategy.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of 
other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit an 
implementation plan of the strategy to the appropriate congressional 
committees that shall include a timeline and stated objectives for 
actions to be taken in beneficiary countries in support of the 
Strategy.

SEC. 308. KOREAN AMERICAN DIVIDED FAMILIES.

The Secretary, acting through the Special Envoy on North Korean 
Human Rights Issues or such other individual as the Secretary may 
designate, shall--
(1) collate information on Korean American families who 
wish to be reunited with family members in North Korea from 
which such Korean American families were divided after the 
signing of the Agreement Concerning a Military Armistice in 
Korea, signed at Panmunjom July 27, 1953 (commonly referred to 
as the ``Korean War Armistice Agreement''), in anticipation of 
future reunions for such families and family members, including 
in-person and video reunions; and
(2) establish a private internal national registry of the 
names and other relevant information of such Korean American 
families--
(A) to host such future reunions in South Korea, 
the United States, or third countries; and
(B) to provide for a private internal repository of 
information about such Korean American families and 
family members in North Korea, including information 
about individuals who may be deceased.

SEC. 309. UNITED STATES-JAPAN-REPUBLIC OF KOREA TRILATERAL COOPERATION.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with Congress, 
shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Governments of Japan and 
the Republic of Korea with the goal of reaching a written agreement to 
establish a United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Inter-Parliamentary 
Dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and 
values.
(b) United States Group.--
(1) In general.--At such time as the governments of the 
United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea enter into a 
written agreement described in subsection (a) to establish a 
United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Inter-Parliamentary 
Dialogue, there shall be established a United States Group, 
which shall represent the United States at the United States-
Japan-Republic of Korea Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue.
(2) Membership.--
(A) In general.--The United States Group shall be 
comprised of not more than eight Members of Congress.
(B) Appointment.--Of the Members of Congress 
appointed to the United States Group under subparagraph 
(A)--
(i) two shall be appointed by the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives, from among 
Members of the House, not fewer than one of 
whom shall be a member of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs;
(ii) two shall be appointed by the House 
Minority Leader, from among Members of the 
House, not fewer than one of whom shall be a 
member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
(iii) two shall be appointed by the Senate 
Majority Leader, from among Members of the 
Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a 
member of the Committee on Foreign Relations; 
and
(iv) two shall be appointed by the Senate 
Minority Leader, from among Members of the 
Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a 
member of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
(C) Term.--Appointments to the United States Group 
shall be for the duration of two years.
(3) Meetings.--
(A) In general.--The United States Group shall seek 
to meet not less frequently than annually with 
representatives and appropriate staff of the 
legislatures of Japan and the Republic of Korea, and 
representatives and appropriate staff of any other 
country invited by mutual agreement of the three 
countries.
(B) Limitation.--A meeting described in 
subparagraph (A) may be held--
(i) in the United States;
(ii) in another country during periods when 
Congress is not in session; or
(iii) virtually.
(4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--
(A) Rotation.--The positions of Chairperson and 
Vice Chairperson of the United States Group shall 
alternate between the House and Senate delegations 
every two years, coinciding with each new Congress.
(B) House delegation.--
(i) Odd-number congresses.--In Congresses 
with an odd number, the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives shall designate the Chairperson 
of the United States Group from among members 
of the House delegation who are also members of 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
(ii) Even-number congresses.--In Congresses 
with an even number, the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives shall designate the Vice 
Chairperson of the United States Group from 
among members of the House delegation who are 
also members of the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs.
(C) Senate delegation.--
(i) Even-number congresses.--In Congresses 
with an even number, the President Pro Tempore 
of the Senate shall designate the Chairperson 
of the United States Group from among members 
of the Senate delegation who are also members 
of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
(ii) Odd-number congresses.--In Congresses 
with an odd number, the President Pro Tempore 
of the Senate shall designate the Vice 
Chairperson of the United States Group from 
among members of the Senate delegation who are 
also members of the Committee on Foreign 
Relations.
(D) Term.--The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 
shall serve for the duration one each Congress.
(5) Private sources.--The United States Group may accept 
gifts or donations of services or property, subject to the 
review and approval, as appropriate, of the Committee on Ethics 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Ethics of 
the Senate.
(6) Certification of expenditures.--The certificate of the 
chairperson of the delegation from the House of Representatives 
or the delegation of the Senate of the United States Group 
shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers in 
the auditing of the accounts of the United States Group.

SEC. 310. REGIONAL CHINA OFFICER PROGRAM UNIT.

(a) Authorization of Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish 
within the Office of China Coordination of the Bureau of East Asia and 
Pacific Affairs of the Department a Regional China Officer Program Unit 
(in this section referred to as the ``Unit'').
(b) Personnel.--The Unit shall be comprised of--
(1) one Director; and
(2) not fewer than 20 forward-deployed Foreign Service 
Officers assigned to United States diplomatic or consular posts 
or detailed to the foreign ministry of an ally, to be known as 
Regional China Officers (in this section referred to as 
``RCOs''), who shall be responsible for--
(A) monitoring and reporting on activities of the 
People's Republic of China (PRC) in the region of his 
or her responsibility, including in the commercial, 
development, finance, critical infrastructure, 
technology, and military domains, including projects 
associated with the PRC's Belt and Road Initiative, 
Global Security Initiative, and Global Development 
Initiative; and
(B) advising united states embassy personnel, 
diplomatic allies and partners, and host countries on 
how to understand and address PRC activities globally 
and locally.
(c) Authorization.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint a Director for the 
Unit from among career members of the Foreign Service.
(d) Limitation on Position.--The establishment of the position of 
the Director of the Unit pursuant to subsection (c) shall not result in 
an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the 
Department.
(e) Responsibilities.--The Director shall be responsible for 
coordinating and overseeing the activities of RCOs in order to--
(1) improve United States responsiveness to activities, 
strategies and tactics of the PRC;
(2) ensure that RCO program activities increase the 
knowledge, understanding, and trust of the United States by 
relevant target audiences;
(3) identify gaps in United States engagements regarding 
PRC cross-cutting activities; and
(4) manage hiring for RCO positions.
(f) Regional China Officers.--
(1) Qualifications.--The Secretary shall select and assign 
RCOs from among Foreign Service Officers who have expertise 
related to the PRC, including in the forms of prior experience 
working in or on the PRC, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and 
proficiency in Mandarin language.
(2) Geographic placement.--Of the total number of RCOs in 
the Unit, there shall be no fewer than two Regional China 
Officers assigned to United States diplomatic posts associated 
with each of the following bureaus of the Department:
(A) The Bureau of African Affairs.
(B) The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(C) The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
(D) The Bureau of International Organization 
Affairs.
(E) The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
(F) The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
(G) The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
(g) Sunset Provision.--The requirement to maintain the Unit and the 
Regional China Officer Program under subsection (a) shall expire on the 
date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Definition.--In this section, the term ``ally'' means only--
(1) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization; or
(2) a country designated as a major non-NATO ally pursuant 
to the authorities provided by section 517 of the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k).

SEC. 311. DISASTER REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR PACIFIC ISLANDS COUNTRIES.

(a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary for Mitigation and 
Disaster Assistance shall develop and implement a disaster preparedness 
strategy for the Pacific Islands countries.
(b) Strategic Purpose.--The strategy required by subsection (a) 
shall--
(1) support United States foreign policy objectives and 
Indo-Pacific regional engagement by positioning the United 
States as the leading stabilization and crisis-response partner 
in the Pacific Islands countries;
(2) bolster local resilience to natural and climatic 
disasters;
(3) support building local capabilities for disaster risk 
reduction, recovery, and rapid response mechanisms; and
(4) reinforce long-term United States partnerships, 
including with the Compacts of Free Association.
(c) Implementation.--The Assistant Secretary for Migration and 
Disaster Assistance shall consult with the Assistant Secretary for East 
Asian and Pacific Affairs in the development and execution of the 
strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Congressional Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, 
the Assistant Secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional 
committees on the development and implementation of the strategy 
required by subsection (a).

SEC. 312. TRANSATLANTIC GROWTH ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.

(a) Enterprise Authorized.--The Assistant Secretary for European 
and Eurasian Affairs, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer 
of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, and 
the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, carry out 
a program, to be known as the ``Transatlantic Growth Enterprise'' (in 
this section referred to as the ``Enterprise''), in support of 
strengthening United States relations with participating Enterprise 
countries, with a particular focus on strengthening business to 
business ties and fostering a robust investment environment in 
participating Enterprise countries as well as expanding energy security 
and security cooperation in Enterprise countries.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Enterprise shall be the 
following:
(1) Strengthen United States relationships with like-minded 
participating countries.
(2) Expand business-to-business ties, including by working 
with relevant private sector entities, between United States 
industry and important economic and security sectors in 
participating countries.
(3) Expand energy sector cooperation between the United 
States and Enterprise countries, including in the nuclear 
energy sector.
(4) Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United 
States and participating countries.
(5) Strengthen security cooperation and efforts to counter 
Russian malign influence and aggression on the European 
continent.
(6) Counter the People's Republic of China's growing 
private sector footprint in Enterprise countries.
(c) Meetings.--The Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian 
Affairs shall seek to convene appropriate stakeholders of participating 
Enterprise countries at least twice per calendar year to discuss shared 
goals and priorities for the Enterprise. Such stakeholders shall 
include, as practicable, government officials, business leaders, and 
civil society representatives.
(d) Limitation.--To the extent that projects or activities are 
undertaken or supported by the Secretary, the Enterprise may only 
engage with counterpart government officials of Enterprise countries 
that the Secretary has determined are not undermining United States 
interests in the region--
(1) through cooperation with the Russian Federation or the 
People's Republic of China; or
(2) by undermining democracy in the region including 
through the conclusion of a bilateral agreement with the 
People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation that 
enables the stationing of that country's police or military 
forces on the enterprise country's territory.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Implementation report.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter 
for two years, the Assistant Secretary for European and 
Eurasian Affairs, in coordination with the heads of the Federal 
agencies described in subsection (a), shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the 
activities of the Enterprise, which shall also include--
(A) an overview of the diplomatic engagements 
undertaken in the Enterprise;
(B) an assessment of the progress of achieving the 
objectives described in subsection (b); and
(C) recommendations for future initiatives for the 
Enterprise to undertake.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be 
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified 
annex.
(f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Enterprise country''--
(1) means Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, 
Ukraine, and Bulgaria; and
(2) may include any other country in Central and Eastern 
Europe that the Assistant Secretary for European Eurasian 
Affairs determines appropriate.

SEC. 313. REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA SOVEREIGNTY.

(a) In General.--It shall be the policy of the United States not to 
recognize claims of sovereignty, other than those of the Republic of 
Georgia, over the following areas in the Republic of Georgia:
(1) South Ossetia.
(2) Abkhazia.
(b) Prohibition.--In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal 
department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that 
implies recognition of claims of sovereignty other than those of the 
Republic of Georgia over South Ossetia or Abkhazia.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the provisions described in 
subsection (a) if the Secretary determines and reports to the 
appropriate congressional committees that to do so is in the national 
interest of the United States and includes a justification for such 
interest.

SEC. 314. UNITED STATES-BELARUS STRATEGIC DIALOGUE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to facilitate an 
annual Strategic Dialogue with the Democratic forces of Belarus.
(b) Matters To Be Included.--The Strategic Dialogue authorized by 
subsection (a) may seek to--
(1) consider the efforts needed to return to democratic 
rule in Belarus, including the efforts needed to support free 
and fair elections in Belarus;
(2) engage actively with the Belarus Democracy Movement;
(3) respond to the political, economic, and security 
impacts of events in Belarus and the Russian Federation on 
neighboring countries in the wider region;
(4) ensure accountability including through possible 
punitive measures for the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka for 
its human rights abuses, undermining and repression of 
Belarusian civil society and sovereignty in favor of the 
Russian Federation, and support for the Russian Federation's 
war of aggression in Ukraine; and
(5) facilitate the release of political prisoners and other 
wrongfully detained individuals in Belarus including 
journalists.

SEC. 315. UYGHUR GENOCIDE ACCOUNTABILITY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized, subject to the 
requirements of chapters 1 and 10 of part I of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) and section 634A of such Act (22 
U.S.C. 2394-1)--
(1) to provide the assistance described in subsection (b) 
to individuals who--
(A) belong to the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or 
another oppressed ethnic group in the People's Republic 
of China;
(B) experienced torture, forced sterilization, 
rape, forced abortion, forced labor, or other 
atrocities in the People's Republic of China; and
(C) are residing outside of the People's Republic 
of China; and
(2) to build local capacity for the assistance described in 
subsection (b) through--
(A) grants to treatment centers and programs in 
foreign countries in accordance with section 130(b) of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152(b)); 
and
(B) research and training to health care providers 
outside of such treatment centers or programs in 
accordance with section 130(c)(2) of such Act.
(b) Authorized Assistance.--The assistance described in this 
section is--
(1) medical care;
(2) physical therapy; and
(3) psychological support.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief the appropriate 
congressional committees on--
(1) the direct care or services provided in foreign 
countries for individuals described in subsection (a)(1)(A); 
and
(2) any projects started or supported in foreign countries 
to provide the care or services described in paragraph (1)(A).
(d) Federal Share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of 
providing the assistance authorized under subsection (a) may be paid by 
the United States Government.
(e) Documenting Atrocities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous 
Region.--The Secretary is authorized to provide assistance, including 
financial and technical assistance, as necessary and appropriate, to 
support the efforts of entities, including nongovernmental 
organizations with expertise in international criminal investigations 
and law, to address genocide, crimes against humanity, and their 
constituent crimes by the Government of the People's Republic of China 
by--
(1) collecting, documenting, and archiving evidence, 
including the testimonies of victims and visuals from social 
media, and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence;
(2) identifying suspected perpetrators of genocide and 
crimes against humanity;
(3) conducting criminal investigations of atrocity crimes, 
including by developing indigenous investigative and judicial 
skills through partnerships, direct mentoring, and providing 
the necessary equipment and infrastructure to effectively 
adjudicate cases for use in prosecutions in domestic courts, 
hybrid courts, and internationalized domestic courts;
(4) supporting investigations conducted by foreign 
countries, civil society groups, and multilateral 
organizations; and
(5) supporting and protecting witnesses participating in 
such investigations.

SEC. 316. CENTRAL ASIAN CONNECTIVITY TASK FORCE.

(a) Establishment.--The President shall establish a Central Asian 
Connectivity Interagency Task Force dedicated to coordinating the 
implementation of the Central Asian Regional Connectivity Strategy.
(b) Chair.--The Task Force shall be chaired by the Under Secretary 
of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, with 
representation from the Bureaus of South and Central Asian Affairs, 
East Asia and Pacific Affairs, and Europe and Eurasian Affairs of the 
Department, the United States Trade and Development Agency, the United 
States International Development Finance Corporation, the Millennium 
Challenge Corporation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of 
the Treasury, the Export-Import Bank, and any other Federal departments 
or agencies the President determines relevant to the work of the Task 
Force.
(c) Functions.--The Task Force shall carry out the following 
functions:
(1) Coordinating implementation of regional connectivity 
projects with Central Asian countries and relevant countries 
across South Asia, East Asia, and Europe.
(2) Connecting with the United States private sector to 
identify and support market opportunities in Central Asia.
(3) Coordinating with development finance institutions and 
multilateral development banks to secure additional 
contributions and technical support to implement the Central 
Asian Regional Connectivity Strategy and any successor 
strategy.
(d) Sunset.--The task force shall terminate on January 1, 2031.

SEC. 317. INDIAN OCEAN REGION STRATEGIC REVIEW.

(a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United 
States that as part of its broader Indo-Pacific engagement strategy, 
the United States shall strengthen engagement with Indian Ocean region 
countries, including governments, civil society, academia, and private 
sectors, and to enhance United States and allied presence and 
partnerships through the following actions:
(1) Promoting cohesive political ties via regional 
organizations and stronger bilateral diplomacy.
(2) Deepening the bilateral security relationship with 
India, including enhanced intelligence sharing, military 
communication, and naval cooperation.
(3) Engaging India to operationalize regional economic and 
political opportunities.
(4) Expanding economic connectivity and commercial exchange 
with Indian Ocean region countries.
(5) Ensuring freedom of navigation and unimpeded access to 
regional trade routes consistent with international law.
(6) Addressing maritime security threats including piracy 
and illegal fishing through joint cooperation.
(7) Supporting regional capacity to respond to 
environmental disasters and build resilient infrastructure.
(8) Strengthening maritime domain awareness and security 
through cooperation with allies and partners.
(9) Advancing coordination with allies and partners--
including Japan, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and 
France--to uphold a rules-based order.
(10) Assessing resources and tools needed for sustained 
United States diplomatic and economic engagement.
(b) Strategy.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Defense, shall develop a strategy to enhance United States, allied, and 
partner presence, influence, and access in the Indian Ocean region. The 
strategy shall include--
(1) an identification of the political, economic, and 
security goals and opportunities of the United States in the 
Indian Ocean region;
(2) an explanation of the political, economic, and security 
goals of Indian Ocean region countries and a detailed 
description of areas with respect to which such interests align 
with the goals of the United States;
(3) a list that details the economic and political efforts 
of the People's Republic of China with respect to the Indian 
Ocean region, particularly with respect to the engagement by 
the People's Republic of China with each country located within 
the Indian Ocean region;
(4) a description and analysis of challenges, including 
countries and specific projects, to the engagement with Indian 
Ocean region countries as a result of--
(A) disparate policy goals across the departments 
and agencies of the United States Government; and
(B) disparate definitions of the term ``Indian 
Ocean region'';
(5) a list that details efforts to improve cooperation 
between the United States and Australia, India, and Japan 
(commonly referred to as the ``Quadrilateral Dialogue'' or 
``Quad'' and referred to as such in this section), through 
coordination between members of the Quad with respect to 
diplomacy and development priorities, joint military exercises 
and operations, and other activities that promote and balance 
the political, economic, and security interests of the United 
States with respect to Indian Ocean region countries;
(6) an overview of efforts to support the economic 
connectivity and development of island countries located within 
the Indian Ocean region, including through the United States-
India-Japan Trilateral Infrastructure Working Group, the Asia-
Africa Growth Corridor, and other efforts to expand and enhance 
connectivity across the Indo-Pacific region (including with the 
countries of Southeast Asia) that maintain high standards of 
investment and support for civil society and people-to-people 
connectivity;
(7) a description of how the United States may engage with 
regional intergovernmental organizations and multilateral 
organizations, including the Indian Ocean Rim Association and 
the United Nations, to promote the political, economic, and 
security goals of the United States in the Indian Ocean region;
(8) a description of how the United States may facilitate 
cooperation between Indian Ocean region countries (including 
with the governments, civil society, academia, and private 
sectors of such countries) and Taiwan, through Taiwan's New 
Southbound Policy;
(9) a review of the diplomatic posture of the United States 
in the Indian Ocean region, including--
(A) an assessment of the diplomatic engagement by 
the United States with Indian Ocean region countries 
without a permanent United States embassy or diplomatic 
mission;
(B) an assessment of means by which to improve 
cooperation by the United States with the Maldives, the 
Seychelles, and Comoros;
(C) an assessment of the sufficiency of United 
States diplomatic personnel and facilities available in 
the Indian Ocean region to achieve United States policy 
in such region;
(D) a description of any fiscal or personnel 
resources required to fill identified gaps with respect 
to such diplomatic posture; and
(E) a description of the bilateral and multilateral 
diplomatic goals of the Department that the Secretary 
deems necessary to achieve United States policy in the 
Indian Ocean region;
(10) a review of the agreements entered into between the 
United States and Indian Ocean region countries for the purpose 
of facilitating the military operations of the United States 
pursuant to bilateral and multilateral agreements and a 
description of any efforts to expand the naval and coast guard 
cooperation of the United States with India and other Indian 
Ocean region countries through the negotiation of additional 
agreements;
(11) a strategy for the provision of United States security 
assistance to the governments of Indian Ocean region countries, 
including a summary of the security priorities, objectives, and 
actions of the prospective recipient country and a description 
of the means by which the United States may support such 
security priorities, objectives, and actions while promoting 
the political, economic, and security goals of the United 
States in the Indian Ocean region;
(12) a security assistance assessment of the capabilities, 
training, and funding needed for countries in the region to 
push back against shared challenges in the region; and
(13) a plan to expand the foreign assistance presence of 
the United States with respect to the governments of island 
countries located within the Indian Ocean region, including a 
description of any resources or policy tools required to expand 
the ability of the United States to offer high-quality 
infrastructure resiliency projects to such countries.
(c) Inclusion.--The strategy required by subsection (b) may be 
submitted to the appropriate congressional committees as a part of any 
other strategy relating to the Indo-Pacific region.
(d) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter 
for two years, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central 
Asian Affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 
a report that contains the strategy required by subsection (b).

SEC. 318. CARIBBEAN BASIN SECURITY INITIATIVE.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Assistant 
Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, shall establish a strategy, 
to be known as the ``Caribbean Basin Security Initiative'', in 
beneficiary countries to achieve the purposes described in subsection 
(b).
(b) Purposes.--The purposes described in this subsection shall 
include measures--
(1) to promote citizen safety, security, and the rule of 
law;
(2) to counter transnational criminal organizations and 
local gangs;
(3) to advance law enforcement and justice sector capacity 
building and rule of law initiatives;
(4) to promote crime prevention, particularly among at-
risk-youth and other vulnerable populations;
(5) to strengthen the ability of the security sector to 
respond to and become more resilient in the face of natural 
disasters;
(6) to prioritize efforts to combat corruption and include 
anti-corruption components;
(7) to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes, 
including China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba; 
and
(8) to support the effective branding and messaging of 
United States security assistance and cooperation in 
beneficiary countries, including by developing and implementing 
a public diplomacy strategy for informing citizens of 
beneficiary countries about the benefits to their respective 
countries of United States security assistance and cooperation 
programs.
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``beneficiary 
countries'' means--
(1) Antigua and Barbuda;
(2) the Bahamas;
(3) Barbados;
(4) Dominica;
(5) the Dominican Republic;
(6) Grenada;
(7) Guyana;
(8) Jamaica;
(9) Saint Lucia;
(10) Saint Kitts and Nevis;
(11) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
(12) Suriname; and
(13) Trinidad and Tobago.
(d) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan that shall 
include--
(1) a multi-year strategy with timeline and stated 
objectives for actions to be taken in the countries where the 
``Caribbean Basin Security Initiative'' applies;
(2) a list of anticipated outcomes for the region and for 
each country;
(3) specific, measurable benchmarks to track the progress 
of the ``Caribbean Basin Security Initiative'' toward 
accomplishing the outcomes included under this section; and
(4) an assessment of steps taken, as of the date on which 
the strategy is submitted, to increase regional coordination 
and collaboration between the law enforcement agencies of 
countries included in the ``Caribbean Basin Security 
Initiative'' and the Haitian National Police, and a framework 
with benchmarks for increasing such coordination and 
collaboration, in order to address the urgent security crisis 
in Haiti.
(e) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until 2030, the 
Secretary to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report that includes--
(1) the implementation strategy required by subsection (d); 
and
(2) an assessment of progress related to meeting the 
benchmarks described in subsection (d).
(f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the Caribbean Basin 
Security Initiative under this section shall terminate on the date that 
is five years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 319. HAITI CRIMINAL COLLUSION TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2025.

(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Haiti Criminal 
Collusion Transparency Act of 2025''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the 
Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal departments 
and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report regarding the ties between criminal 
gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti.
(c) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (b) 
shall--
(1) identify and list prominent criminal gangs in Haiti as 
well as the leaders thereof, and describe their criminal 
activities including coercive recruitment, and identify their 
primary geographic areas of operations;
(2) list Haitian political and economic elites who have 
direct links to criminal gangs and any organizations or 
entities controlled by these elites;
(3) describe in detail the relationship between the 
individuals listed pursuant to paragraph (2) and the criminal 
gangs identified pursuant to paragraph (1);
(4) describe in detail how Haitian political and economic 
elites use their relationships with criminal gangs to advance 
their political and economic interests and agenda;
(5) include a list of each criminal organization assessed 
to be trafficking Haitians and other individuals to the United 
States border;
(6) include an assessment of ties between political and 
economic elites, criminal gangs in Haiti, and transnational 
criminal organizations;
(7) include an assessment of how the nature and extent of 
collusion between political and economic elites and criminal 
gangs threatens the Haitian people and United States national 
interests and activities in the country; and
(8) include an assessment of potential actions that the 
Government of the United States could take to address the 
findings made pursuant to paragraph (6).
(d) Form.--The report required by subsection (b) shall be submitted 
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(e) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate;
(C) the Committee on Financial Services of the 
House of Representatives;
(D) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
Affairs of the Senate;
(E) the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence;
(F) the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence;
(G) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives; and
(H) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(2) the term ``economic elites'' means board members, 
officers, and executives of groups, committees, corporations, 
or other entities that exert substantial influence or control 
over Haiti's economy, infrastructure, or particular industries; 
and
(3) the term ``political elites'' means current and former 
government officials and their high-level staff, political 
party leaders, and political committee leaders.
(f) Sunset.--The authorities provided by this section shall cease 
to have effect beginning on the date that is five years after the date 
of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 320. RESTORING SOVEREIGNTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN NICARAGUA ACT OF 
2025.

(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to 
seek a resolution to the political crisis in Nicaragua that includes--
(1) a commitment by the Government of Nicaragua to hold 
free and fair elections that meet democratic standards and 
permit credible international electoral observation to replace 
the Ortega regime;
(2) the cessation of the violence perpetrated against 
civilians by the National Police of Nicaragua and by armed 
groups supported by the Government of Nicaragua; and
(3) independent investigations into the killings of 
protesters in Nicaragua.
(b) Review of Participation of Nicaragua in the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.--
(1) Report required.--
(A) In general.--Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in 
consultation with the United States Trade 
Representative, shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report on the participation 
of Nicaragua in CAFTA-DR, which includes--
(i) an assessment of the benefits that the 
Ortega regime receives from the participation 
of Nicaragua in CAFTA-DR, including profits 
earned by Nicaraguan State-owned entities;
(ii) a description of the violations of 
commitments made by Nicaragua under CAFTA-DR; 
and
(iii) an assessment of whether Nicaragua 
qualifies as a nonmarket economy for the 
purposes of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
2101 et seq.).
(B) Form.--The report required by subparagraph (A) 
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may 
include a classified annex.
(2) Cafta-dr defined.--In this section, the term ``CAFTA-
DR'' means the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States 
Free Trade Agreement--
(A) entered into on August 5, 2004, with the 
Governments of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El 
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and 
submitted to Congress on June 23, 2005; and
(B) approved by Congress under section 101(a)(1) of 
the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States 
Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 
4011(a)(1)).
(c) Support for Human Rights and Democracy Programs.--
(1) Grants.--
(A) In general.--The President may provide grants 
to private, nonprofit organizations to support programs 
that promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of 
law in Nicaragua, including programs that document 
human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime 
since April 2018.
(B) Administration of programs.--Any program that 
receives a grant under subparagraph (A) should be 
administered to the maximum extent feasible in 
consultation with members of the Nicaraguan opposition, 
including individuals in exile in Costa Rica and the 
United States.
(C) Funding limitation.--Any entity owned, 
controlled, or otherwise affiliated with the Ortega 
regime is not eligible to receive a grant under this 
subsection.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the 
heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, 
shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a report 
on actions taken pursuant to this subsection. This report may 
be combined with the report required under subsection (b)(1).
(d) Support for Nicaraguan Human Rights at the United Nations.--The 
President should direct the United States Permanent Representative to 
the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United 
States to urge the United Nations to provide greater action with 
respect to human rights violations in Nicaragua, including by--
(1) encouraging international support for conducting 
thorough and independent investigations into all alleged human 
rights violations and abuses committed in Nicaragua since April 
2018;
(2) urging the United Nations General Assembly to consider 
a resolution, consistent with prior United Nations resolutions, 
condemning the exile of political prisoners and attacks on 
religious freedom by the Ortega regime; and
(3) assisting efforts, as permitted by United States law, 
by the relevant United Nations Special Envoys and Special 
Rapporteurs to promote respect for human rights and encourage 
dialogue towards a peaceful and democratic transfer of power in 
Nicaragua.

SEC. 321. PROTECT HONDURAN DEMOCRACY ACT.

(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Protect 
Honduran Democracy Act''.
(b) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a strategy 
to promote free and fair elections in Honduras to take place on 
November 30, 2025.
(2) Matters to be included.--The strategy required by 
paragraph (1) shall include support for monitoring the 
elections by credible and internationally recognized elections 
monitoring bodies, such as the Organization of American States, 
the European Union, the United Nations, and experienced civil 
society observers and others to achieve the following:
(A) Ensure that candidates to public office are not 
subject to harassment, undue legal persecution, or 
other efforts to misuse state resources to dissuade 
them or undermine their candidacies.
(B) Avoid the misuse of state resources aimed at 
influencing voter preferences.
(C) Avoid the use of violence and intimidation, 
including by transnational criminal organizations, 
local gangs, or political parties and their proxies.
(D) Guarantee freedom of speech and assembly.
(E) Ensure transparent and credible transmission of 
elections results.
(c) Assistance.--The Secretary is authorized to provide assistance 
on a grant basis to nongovernmental organizations for activities--
(1) to monitor the national elections in Honduras to take 
place on November 30, 2025; and
(2) to assess the extent to which these elections are held 
on a free and fair basis.
(d) Promotion of Migrant Participation in Elections.--Congress 
encourages the Secretary to promote the ability of citizens of Honduras 
residing in the United States to vote in the general elections in 
Honduras to take place on November 30, 2025.

SEC. 322. BALTIC REGION SECURITY CONCERNS.

It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian 
Affairs should raise concerns about the dangers of the Russian 
build up and potential hostilities in the Baltic region, 
including the Suwa5ki Gap, Kaliningrad, and the Baltic states; 
and
(2) the Under Secretary of Political Affairs, acting 
through the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian 
Affairs, should diplomatically engage the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization to prioritize the safety and security of the 
Baltic region.

SEC. 323. AMERICAN-HELLENIC-ISRAELI EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN 
COUNTERTERRORISM AND MARITIME SECURITY PARTNERSHIP ACT.

Section 1316 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2022 (22 U.S.C. note prec. 261) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Subcomponents.--
``(1) Interparliamentary eastern mediterranean security 
cooperation group.--
``(A) Establishment.--There is established a group, 
to be known as the `Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and the 
United States Interparliamentary Eastern Mediterranean 
Security Cooperation Group' to serve as a security 
focused legislative subcomponent to the 3+1 
Interparliamentary Group established in subsection (a).
``(B) Membership.--The group established under 
subparagraph (A) shall include a group of not more than 
6 Members of the United States Senate and 6 Members of 
the United States House of Representatives, who shall 
be appointed jointly by the majority leader and the 
minority leader of the Senate and the speaker and the 
minority leader of the House of Representatives, 
respectively. Membership shall include 2 Members of 
Congress who serve on an appropriate congressional 
committee.
``(2) Interexecutive eastern mediterranean security 
cooperation group.--
``(A) Establishment.--There is established a group, 
to be known as the `Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and United 
States Interexecutive Eastern Mediterranean Security 
Cooperation Group' to serve as a security focused 
executive subcomponent to the to the 3+1 
Interparliamentary Group established in subsection (a).
``(B) Membership.--The group established under 
subparagraph (A) shall include an officer from--
``(i) the Department of State, designated 
by the Secretary of State;
``(ii) the Department of Defense, 
designated by the Secretary of Defense; and
``(iii) the Department of Homeland 
Security, designated by the Secretary of 
Homeland Security.
``(3) Meetings.--Not less frequently than twice each year, 
the United States Interparliamentary Eastern Mediterranean 
Security Cooperation Group shall meet with Israeli, Cypriot, 
and Greek parliamentary counterpart members to discuss issues 
on the agenda of the legislative branch of the Governments of 
Israel, Greece, the Republic of Cyprus, and the United States 
regarding counterterrorism and maritime security, and the 
Interexecutive Eastern Mediterranean Security Cooperation Group 
should meet with Israeli, Cypriot, and Greek executive 
counterpart members to discuss issues on the agenda of the 
executive branch of the Governments of Israel, Greece, the 
Republic of Cyprus, and the United States regarding 
counterterrorism and maritime security.''; and
(1) in subsection (e), by striking ``4 years after the date 
of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``on December 31, 
2027''.

SEC. 324. REPORT ON ACCESS TO TIBETAN AREAS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the 
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees, and make available to the 
public on the website of the Department, a report that includes an 
assessment of the level of access authorities of the People's Republic 
of China have granted diplomats and other officials, journalists, and 
tourists from the United States to Tibetan areas, including--
(1) a comparison with the level of access granted to other 
areas of China;
(2) a comparison between the levels of access granted to 
Tibetan and non-Tibetan areas in relevant provinces;
(3) a comparison of the level of access in the reporting 
year and the previous reporting year; and
(4) a description of the required permits and other 
measures that impede the freedom to travel in Tibetan areas.
(b) Consolidation.--After the issuance of the first report required 
by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific 
Affairs is authorized to incorporate subsequent reports required by 
subsection (a) into other publicly available, annual reports produced 
by the Department, if such reports are submitted to the appropriate 
congressional committees in a manner specifying that they are being 
submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of this Act.

SEC. 325. CENTER FOR CONFLICT ANALYSIS, PLANNING, AND PREVENTION.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Department a Center for 
Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention (in this section referred 
to as the ``Center'') which shall be headed by a director who shall 
report directly to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs. The 
Center shall conduct data analysis and strategic planning on issues 
related to conflict prevention, mitigation, and negotiations to develop 
policy options and provide expertise for the Under Secretary of 
Political Affairs and the Assistant Secretaries of each regional 
bureau.
(b) Responsibilities.--In addition to the responsibilities 
described under subsection (a), the Center may carry out the following, 
as appropriate:
(1) Developing advanced analytic methodologies, data, and 
tools to understand global conflict dynamics, produce conflict 
trend assessments, and inform the Department's efforts to 
prevent and mitigate conflict and crises of top priority to the 
United States.
(2) Forecasting potential hotspots of violent conflict in 
foreign countries to best identify risks to United States 
national security interests or opportunities for advancing 
United States foreign policy priorities.
(3) Conducting in-depth analyses of conflict dynamics in 
foreign countries to--
(A) advise regional bureaus on program goals and 
approaches to burden-sharing with foreign partners; and
(B) provide quantifiable metrics to inform 
effective use of the Department's resources.
(4) Supporting peace processes by providing expertise to 
the Under Secretary of Political Affairs, regional bureaus, and 
Chiefs of Mission, to enable and inform peace negotiation and 
mediation strategies, implementation, and monitoring.
(5) At the direction of the Under Secretary, coordinating 
with regional and relevant functional bureaus on the 
implementation of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 
9801 et seq.).
(6) Providing strategic gaming, red team, and table-top 
exercises to rigorously test foreign policy options and 
strategies.
(7) Supporting the development of training for Foreign 
Service Officers on conflict prevention and mediation skills, 
including the trainings required under the Elie Wiesel Genocide 
and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018.
(8) Such other functions as the Under Secretary for 
Political Affairs may from time to time designate.
(c) Dissemination of Analytic Products.--The Under Secretary shall 
ensure that the Center's analytic products are disseminated to relevant 
stakeholders within the Department, as well as other elements of the 
United States Government, as appropriate.
(d) Membership.--The Center shall be comprised of no more than 20 
full-time Department employees, to include, a contingent capable of 
temporary deployments to support embassies in conflict-affected regions 
or those the Under Secretary for Political Affairs determines to be at 
risk of conflict or civil strife.
(e) Definition.--In this section, the term ``red team'' means the 
use of contrarian structured analytic techniques, employed by subject 
matter experts, to challenge assumptions and test vulnerabilities in a 
strategy or policy.

SEC. 326. GLOBAL FRAGILITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION.

(a) Biennial Reports.--For every two years until the date described 
in subsection (c), the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, in 
consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and 
agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an 
unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, on progress 
made and lessons learned with respect to implementation of the Global 
Fragility Strategy established pursuant to section 504 of the Global 
Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9803). The report shall include the 
following elements:
(1) Descriptions of steps taken to incorporate the strategy 
into any relevant, existing country and regional plans or 
strategies.
(2) Accountings of all funding received and obligated to 
implement each such country and regional plan during the 
previous two years, and, to the extent feasible, projections of 
funding to be requested, planned, and implemented for the 
following two years.
(3) Descriptions of progress made towards achieving 
specific targets, metrics, and indicators for each priority 
country and region.
(4) Descriptions of any changes made to programs based on 
the results of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation for each 
priority country and region.
(b) Congressional Consultation.--The Department and the Department 
of Defense shall provide to any appropriate congressional committee 
briefings on the implementation of this section upon the request of any 
such committee.
(c) Termination.--The requirement to provide the report required by 
subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2029.

SEC. 327. MODIFICATIONS TO GLOBAL FRAGILITY ACT OF 2019.

Section 509 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9808) is 
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) for administrative and other 
expenses related to the operation, management, 
and monitoring, evaluation, and learning for 
programs and activities related to the 
implementation of the Global Fragility Strategy 
established pursuant to section 504, including 
diplomatic and other operational activities 
carried out to implement such strategy in 
countries and regions selected by the 
President, pursuant to section 505(a), 
notwithstanding any other provision of law.''; 
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Availability of ESF Funds.--Funds authorized to be 
appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out chapter 4 of part 
II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; 
relating to the Economic Support Fund) are authorized to be made 
available for the operations, management, and monitoring, evaluation, 
and learning related to the implementation of the Global Fragility 
Strategy established pursuant to section 505(a), notwithstanding any 
other provision of law for any program funded from amounts available 
for the Prevention and Stabilization Fund established under subsection 
(a) in any fiscal year and related programs funded by other agencies to 
implement the Global Fragility Strategy.''.

SEC. 328. INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND PORT OF ENTRY MODERNIZATION ACT.

Section 6 of the International Bridge Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 535d) 
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ``during the period beginning 
on December 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 
2024,''; and
(ii) by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), 
and (C), and inserting the following:
``(A) An international bridge between the United 
States and Mexico.
``(B) An international bridge between the United 
States and Canada.
``(C) A port of entry on the international land 
border between the United States and Mexico.
``(D) A port of entry on the international land 
border between the United States and Canada.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by inserting ``or land 
port of entry'' after ``international bridge'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or land port of 
entry'' after ``international bridge'';
(3) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) by inserting ``sole'' before ``basis''; and
(B) by inserting ``or land port of entry'' after 
``internationdal bridge'';
(4) in subsection (e)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting 
appropriately;
(B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so 
redesignated), by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and 
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) No compilation or consideration of documents.--The 
Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any 
environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) with respect to a Presidential permit for an 
application under subsection (b).''; and
(5) in subsection (f), by inserting ``or land port of 
entry'' after ``international bridge'' each place it appears.

TITLE IV--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS

SEC. 401. UNDERSEA CABLES.

(a) Strategy.--The Under Secretary for International Security 
Affairs, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal 
departments and agencies, shall develop a strategy to manage the 
security of subsea infrastructure. The strategy shall include the 
following:
(1) Information sharing between the United States and 
United States allies and partners on damaged subsea 
infrastructure.
(2) Best practices for protecting subsea infrastructure 
from both intentional or unintentional interference and damage.
(3) Assessment of foreign adversarial threats to subsea 
infrastructure, including in the Baltic Sea, Indo-Pacific, and 
other strategic regions.
(4) Development of joint response procedures with allies 
and partners for incidents involving subsea infrastructure 
compromise or damage.
(5) Promotion of United States leadership in setting 
international standards for subsea infrastructure security and 
resilience.
(6) Risk assessment of existing United States subsea 
infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize 
protection and resource allocation efforts.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary for International Security 
Affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report that contains the strategy required by subsection (a). The 
report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a 
classified annex if submitted separately from the unclassified portion.

SEC. 402. DEPARTMENT CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS DESTRUCTION PROGRAMS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to and shall advance 
United States foreign policy goals to improve security and stability 
through demining and weapons stockpile security. The purposes of the 
activities authorized are--
(1) to save lives and ensure the ability of affected 
populations to return safely and access their homes and land;
(2) to enable affected populations to safely and 
productively utilize land for agriculture--including and 
particularly in Ukraine, whose agricultural land is essential 
for global food security;
(3) to clear explosive threats from land to permit and 
encourage critical infrastructure and other development;
(4) to educate affected populations about the dangers of 
landmines and other unexploded ordnance as well as United 
States efforts to provide the lifesaving benefits of demining 
activities;
(5) to advance United States business interests related to 
demining and weapons stockpile security;
(6) to integrate demining and related activities with other 
assistance to ensure effective recovery from conflict; and
(7) to establish and strengthen peacebuilding partnerships 
with foreign allies in regions of geopolitical importance 
through demining, as the United States has successfully done 
through clearance of unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam war.
(b) Conventional Weapons Elimination or Securing Activities.--The 
purposes of the activities authorized by subsection (a) are--
(1) to ensure the safe securing of weapons, ammunition, and 
explosives in the stores of foreign partners, otherwise at risk 
of accidental explosions as well as proliferation to 
terrorists, insurgents, and other violent non-state actors;
(2) to support the security sectors of foreign partners to 
properly eliminate or manage weapons and ammunition stockpiles 
through Weapons Stockpile Security, and related programs;
(3) to educate local police and other officials and the 
wider population at the local level on safer and more secure 
weapons storage and salvage as well as United States efforts to 
provide the lifesaving benefits of conventional weapons 
elimination, securing, and management;
(4) to establish and strengthen cooperation in the area of 
conventional weapon elimination or security with foreign 
partners to reduce armed violence and instability in support of 
important United States national security and foreign policy 
objectives; and
(5) to integrate conventional weapons elimination and 
securing and related activities with other assistance to 
prevent armed violence and instability.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military 
Affairs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report on the following:
(1) A list of all programming related to demining, 
conventional weapons destruction, and weapon stockpile security 
activities conducted by the Department for the previous year as 
of the submission of the report.
(2) An assessment of programming, and the methods and 
outcomes in relation to achieving the objectives of the 
Department's demining, conventional weapons destruction, and 
weapon stockpile security related programs and activities for 
the previous year as of the submission of the report.
(3) A list of all implementing partners utilized by the 
Department for demining, conventional weapons destruction, and 
weapon stockpile security related programming for the previous 
year as of the submission of the report.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until December 18, 2028, 
the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs shall provide a 
briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the matters 
described in this section.

SEC. 403. AUTHORIZING DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.

(a) In General.--The Undersecretary for International Security 
Affairs may provide assistance to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for 
programs to support the following:
(1) The development or updating of national surveys of 
landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of 
war.
(2) Clearance of such landmines, unexploded ordnance, and 
other explosives remnants of war.
(3) Stockpile management of small arms, light weapons, and 
ammunition.
(4) Capacity building, risk education, destruction, and 
physical security related to landmines, unexploded ordnance, 
and other explosive remnants of war.
(b) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Undersecretary 
for International Security Affairs may seek to consult, partner, and 
coordinate with international organizations, civil societies, donor 
governments, and other stakeholders, as the Undersecretary for 
International Security Affairs determines appropriate, to leverage the 
expertise, financial support, and resources of such entities to 
minimize duplication of efforts and maximize the efficient and 
effective provision of assistance from the United States.
(c) Report.--Not later than June 27, 2026, the Undersecretary for 
International Security Affairs shall provide a report to the 
appropriate congressional committees, on activities undertaken in 
accordance with this section on the progress of amounts made available 
from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related 
programs account for demining and clearance of landmines, unexploded 
ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and 
Cambodia. Such reports shall also include--
(1) the status of amounts made available from the 
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related 
programs account that are obligated pursuant to authorities 
provided by prior Acts and the status of unallocated amounts 
made available to such account as of the date of enactment of 
this Act;
(2) a description of how Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, 
Demining, and related programs account funds have contributed 
to landmine, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants 
of war clearance efforts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia;
(3) estimates of contaminated land that has been cleared, 
land that still contains landmines, unexploded ordnance, and 
other explosive remnants of war, land that has not been 
assessed for contamination, and data on the origin of any 
antipersonnel mines cleared, to the extent possible; and
(4) a description of collaboration between the United 
States and the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia 
including past and current progress to date in establishing 
nation-wide contamination databases in such countries to refine 
landmine, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of 
war locations and target clearance efforts.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee 
on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations 
of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the 
Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``unexploded ordnance'' has the meaning given 
such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 404. FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM WITH REGARD TO JORDAN.

Amounts made available under the Foreign Military Financing program 
estimated to be outlayed for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during 
each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029 shall be disbursed to an 
interest-bearing account for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the 
Federal Reserve Bank of New York not later than 30 days of the date of 
the enactment of this Act; Provided that--
(1) withdrawal of funds from such account shall be made 
only on authenticated instructions from the Defense Finance and 
Accounting Service of the Department of Defense;
(2) in the event such account is closed, the balance of the 
account shall be transferred promptly to the appropriations 
account for the Foreign Military Financing Program; and
(3) none of the interest accrued by such account should be 
obligated unless the Committee on Appropriations and the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on 
Foreign Relations of the Senate are notified.

SEC. 405. EXTENSION OF WAR RESERVE STOCKPILE ALLIES-ISRAEL.

For fiscal year 2026, section 514(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act 
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)) shall not apply to defense articles to be 
set aside, earmarked, reserved, or intended for use as reserve stocks 
in stockpiles in the State of Israel.

SEC. 406. COUNTERTERRORISM AUTHORITIES FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAMS.

Section 571 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 
2349aa) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, intelligence, 
and military'' after ``assistance to foreign countries in order 
to enhance the ability of their law enforcement''; and
(2) in the second sentence, by inserting ``information 
sharing with United States law enforcement,'' after ``Such 
assistance may include''.

SEC. 407. CYPRUS ARMS EMBARGO REFORM.

(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (d) and except as provided 
in subsection (b), beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary shall not apply a policy of denial for exports, re-
exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined 
for or originating in the Republic of Cyprus if--
(1) the request is made by or on behalf of the Government 
of the Republic of Cyprus; and
(2) the end-user of such defense articles or defense 
services is the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
(b) Exception.--The exclusion provided for in subsection (a) shall 
not apply with respect to the application of a policy of denial based 
upon credible human rights concerns.
(c) Waiver.--The President may waive the exclusion provided for in 
subsection (a) for a period of one fiscal year if the President 
determines that it is essential to the national security interests of 
the United States to do so.
(d) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The President may terminate the exclusion 
provided for in subsection (a) for the five-year period 
beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and may renew such termination for 
subsequent five-year periods, if, prior to each such five-year 
period, the President submits to the appropriate congressional 
committees a certification that the Government of the Republic 
of Cyprus is no longer--
(A) cooperating with the United States Government 
in efforts to implement reforms on anti-money 
laundering regulations and financial regulatory 
oversight; and
(B) denying Russian military vessels access to 
ports for refueling and servicing.
(2) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate 
congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.

SEC. 408. SUBNATIONAL DIPLOMACY TO COMBAT SYNTHETIC OPIOID TRAFFICKING.

Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement shall establish and submit to Congress a strategy to 
strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico 
for the purposes of--
(1) enhancing law enforcement cooperation and local, State, 
and Federal security forces cooperation at a subnational level 
for the purpose of curbing fentanyl trafficking and other 
synthetic opioids, including activities such as--
(A) bolstering technical assistance and 
coordination for law enforcement agencies and local, 
State, and Federal security forces;
(B) carrying out exchange programs for the purposes 
of professional development; and
(C) enhancing data sharing as appropriate;
(2) bolstering subnational dialogue and capacity building 
between Federal and local governments, civil society, faith-
based organizations, and business community leaders and 
integrating issues faced by local communities, including with 
respect to trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids; 
and
(3) strengthening capacity building and providing resources 
for border towns and organizations within those towns that 
attempt to meet the needs of communities.

SEC. 409. INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPACT 
AUTHORITY.

(a) Assistance Authorized.--The Secretary may provide assistance 
under chapter 8 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
U.S.C. 2291 et seq.) to any eligible country that enters into an 
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Compact (in this section 
referred to as a ``Compact''), as described in subsection (b).
(b) Compact Described.--A Compact described in this subsection is 
an agreement between the United States and an eligible country that--
(1) establishes a multiyear plan for achieving narcotics 
control or a law enforcement objective shared by the United 
States and the eligible country;
(2) takes into account any national counter narcotics or 
law enforcement strategy of the eligible country; and
(3) contains--
(A) the specific objectives that the eligible 
country and the United States expect to achieve during 
the term of the Compact;
(B) the responsibilities of the eligible country 
and the United States in the achievement of such 
objectives;
(C) regular benchmarks to measure, where 
appropriate, progress toward the achievement of such 
objectives;
(D) a multiyear financial plan that--
(i) includes the estimated amounts to be 
contributed by the Secretary and the eligible 
country, respectively;
(ii) describes how the requirements of 
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) will be met, 
including identifying the role of civil society 
in the achievement of such requirements; and
(iii) includes proposed mechanisms to 
implement such financial plan and provide 
oversight of the activities conducted pursuant 
to such plan;
(E) a plan to ensure appropriate fiscal 
accountability for the use of assistance provided under 
this section;
(F) where appropriate, a description of the current 
and potential participation of donors in the 
achievement of such objectives;
(G) a requirement that open, fair, and competitive 
procedures are used in a transparent manner in the 
administration of grants, cooperative agreements, or 
the procurement of goods and services for the 
achievement of such objectives;
(H) where appropriate, a process by which the 
Secretary and national, regional, or local units of 
government of the eligible country may consider 
solicited proposals under the Compact and unsolicited 
proposals;
(I) the strategy of the eligible country to sustain 
progress made toward achieving such objectives after 
expiration of the Compact; and
(J) a description of the role of any United States 
Government agency or department (aside from the 
Department) in any design, implementation, and 
monitoring of programs and activities funded under the 
Compact.
(c) Country Contributions.--Each Compact shall identify a 
contribution, as appropriate, from the eligible country relative to the 
national budget of such country toward meeting the objectives of the 
Compact, that--
(1) takes into account the prevailing economic conditions;
(2) is in addition to government spending allocated by such 
country for such objectives for the year immediately preceding 
the establishment of the Compact; and
(3) should continue for the duration of the Compact.
(d) Prohibition on Taxation.--Each Compact shall contain a 
provision that states that assistance provided by the United States 
under the Compact shall be exempt from taxation by the government of 
the eligible country.
(e)(1) Coordination and Consultation.--Prior to entering into a 
Compact with an eligible country, the Secretary shall consult with 
appropriate officials of United States Government agencies and 
departments, particularly with officials engaged in counter narcotics 
or law enforcement cooperation on issues related to the Compact.
(2) Local Input.--In entering into a Compact, the United States 
shall seek to ensure that the government of the eligible country 
consults with private and voluntary organizations, the business 
community, and potential donors in the eligible country.
(3) Coordination With Donors.--To the maximum extent feasible, 
activities undertaken to achieve the objectives of each Compact shall 
be undertaken in coordination with the assistance activities of donors 
other than the United States and the eligible country.
(f) Increase or Extension of Assistance Under a Compact.--Not later 
than 15 days after making a determination to increase or extend 
assistance under a Compact with an eligible country, the Secretary--
(1) shall prepare and transmit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a written report and justification 
that contains a detailed summary of the proposed increase in or 
extension of assistance under the Compact and a copy of the 
full text of the amendment to the Compact; and
(2) shall publish a detailed summary, full text, and 
justification of the proposed increase in or extension of 
assistance under the Compact in the Federal Register and on the 
website of the Department.
(g) Concurrent and Subsequent Compacts.--
(1) Concurrent compacts.--An eligible country that has 
entered into and has in effect a Compact under this section may 
enter into and have in effect at the same time not more than 
one additional Compact if--
(A) one or both of the Compacts are or will be for 
purposes of regional counter narcotics or law 
enforcement cooperation; and
(B) the Secretary determines that the eligible 
country is making considerable and demonstrable 
progress in implementing the terms of the existing 
Compact and supplementary agreements thereto.
(2) Subsequent compacts.--The Secretary may enter into one 
or more subsequent Compacts in accordance with the requirements 
of this section after the expiration of the existing Compact.
(h) Limitation on Duration of Compact.--The duration of a Compact 
shall not exceed five years.
(i) Assistance for Facilitating Compact.--Notwithstanding 
subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into contracts or make grants 
for any eligible country for the purpose of facilitating the 
development and implementation of a Compact between the United States 
and the country.
(j) Applicability of Existing Restrictions.--Assistance through a 
Compact shall be subject to the same restrictions on assistance 
provided under chapter 8 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291 et seq.), including with respect to 
internationally recognized human rights.
(k) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``eligible country'' means a foreign country 
that is eligible for assistance under chapter 8 of part I of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291 et seq.).

SEC. 410. COMBATTING FIREARMS TRAFFICKING IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant 
Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, in 
consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere 
Affairs, and in coordination with the Director of the Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, shall seek to work with 
appropriate national and subnational law enforcement authorities of 
countries in the Western Hemisphere in order to increase voluntary 
participation by such authorities in the eTrace program, including by 
providing relevant translation services.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report on the implementation of subsection 
(a).
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eTrace program'' means 
the web-based firearms tracing system of the Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives that is available to accredited 
domestic and international law enforcement agencies to assist in the 
tracing of United States-sourced firearms.

SEC. 411. SECTION 123 AGREEMENTS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall--
(1) lead diplomatic engagement and negotiations for 
agreements for cooperation pursuant to section 123 of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2153) (commonly referred 
to, and hereafter referred to, as ``section 123 agreements'');
(2) pursue at least 20 new section 123 agreements before 
January 3, 2029;
(3) pursue, where in the interest of the United States, 
renegotiation or renewal of section 123 agreements that are 
scheduled to expire before the date that is 10 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act; and
(4) pursue agreements that adhere to the highest standards 
of safety, security, and nonproliferation, including, where 
appropriate and achievable, the so-called ``Gold Standard'' to 
forego enrichment or reprocessing of nuclear material, in any 
renegotiated or new section 123 agreements.
(b) Program To Enhance Global Competitiveness.--The Secretary, in 
consultation with the relevant heads of other Federal departments and 
agencies, shall implement a program to enhance the global 
competitiveness of United States persons (as such term is defined in 
section 1637(d) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2015 (50 U.S.C. 
1708(d))) who are nuclear suppliers, investors, or lenders to compete 
for nuclear projects in foreign countries, including--
(1) expediting the conclusion of intergovernmental 
agreements on nuclear energy and the fuel supply chain with 
potential export countries;
(2) promoting broad adherence to the Convention on 
Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage, with Annex, done 
at Vienna September 12, 1997 (TIAS 15-415);
(3) identifying statutory and regulatory burdens on exports 
of nuclear technology, fuel supplies, equipment, and services 
from the United States and recommending action to relieve such 
burdens;
(4) encouraging favorable decisions by potential import 
countries on the use of nuclear technology, fuel supplies, 
equipment, and services from the United States; and
(5) ensuring the program is carried out in a manner that 
adheres to applicable legal requirements, conforms with 
nonproliferation obligations, and meets the highest standards 
of safety, security, and safeguards.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Arms 
Control and Nonproliferation shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report on United States diplomatic 
engagement and negotiations for agreements for cooperation 
pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
(2) Matters to be included.--The report required by 
paragraph (1) should include the following information:
(A) An updated list of all countries the Secretary 
is pursuing or has pursued 123 agreements with in the 
previous year.
(B) An analysis of current trends of global 
competition in the civil nuclear sphere with the 
Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China 
up and down the supply chain.
(C) Any waivers submitted under the Prohibiting 
Russian Uranium Imports Act (Public Law 118-62; 138 
Stat. 1022).

SEC. 412. UNITED STATES-EUROPEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY COOPERATION ACT OF 
2025.

(a) Strategy.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Energy, shall develop a strategy to strengthen United States-European 
nuclear energy cooperation and combat Russian malign influence in the 
nuclear energy sector in Europe. The strategy shall include the 
following:
(1) An overview and assessment of the Secretary's efforts 
to broaden participation by United States nuclear industry 
entities in Europe and promote the accessibility and 
competitiveness of United States, European, and partner 
technologies and services against Russian and Chinese 
technologies in Europe.
(2) An overview of different nuclear reactor types that are 
currently deployed or under regulatory review in Europe, 
including large light-water reactors, small modular light-water 
reactors, and non-light-water reactors, and--
(A) what role, if any, each reactor type could have 
in reducing the Russian Federation's influence over 
European energy supply by 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045, and 
2050;
(B) challenges that each reactor type may face with 
rapid deployment, including costs, market barriers to 
first-of-a-kind designs, supply chain constraints, and 
regulatory requirements;
(C) the impacts of each reactor type on maintaining 
strong nonproliferation standards, including the 
minimization of weapons-usable nuclear material; and
(D) opportunities for the use of United States, 
European, and partner technologies and services in the 
deployment or potential deployment of each reactor 
type.
(3) An overview of different fuel cycles that are currently 
deployed or under consideration in Europe, including use of low 
enriched uranium, including high assay low enriched uranium, 
and spent fuel reprocessing, along with an analysis of the 
implications of each fuel cycle on--
(A) reducing and eliminating Russia's market share 
in Europe for uranium, conversion, enrichment, and 
reactor fuel between now and 2030;
(B) achieving long-term energy security free of 
Russian influence; and
(C) maintaining strong nonproliferation standards, 
including the minimization of weapons-usable material 
as well as high nuclear safety and security standards.
(4) An overview of nuclear reactor designs and fuel cycle 
infrastructure that the United States Government is currently 
funding the development of, and--
(A) the potential, if any, that each of these 
technologies have to decrease or eliminate Russia's 
market share in the United States and Europe for 
nuclear power reactors, uranium mining and milling, 
conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, deconversion, 
and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing in the short, 
medium, and long term;
(B) the impact of these technologies on the 
minimization of weapons-usable nuclear material, 
including the use of highly enriched uranium or 
plutonium fuels; and
(C) an assessment of the use cases for each of 
these designs and fuel cycles.
(5) An overview of the United States Government's 
diplomatic engagements regarding the nuclear energy sector in 
Europe.
(6) A list of countries in Europe with active nuclear power 
programs, and--
(A) an analysis of each country's nuclear energy 
policy;
(B) an overview of existing areas of cooperation 
with regards to nuclear energy between each country 
and--
(i) the United States;
(ii) other European and friendly countries; 
and
(iii) adversarial countries, including the 
People's Republic of China and the Russian 
Federation;
(C) an overview of potential areas for future 
cooperation between each country and the United States 
with regards to nuclear energy; and
(D) a summary of fuel types used in each country's 
nuclear power programs.
(7) An overview of Russian and Chinese influence in the 
European nuclear energy sector.
(8) An overview of how the United States Government is 
working with allies and partners to counter Russian malign 
influence within the European energy sector to include steps 
taken to counter Russian influence in the mining and milling, 
conversion, enrichment, and fuel fabrication processes as well 
as in reactor construction.
(9) An overview of how the United States Government 
balances the urgent strategic need for collaboration with 
allies and partners on countering Russia's influence on nuclear 
energy in Europe, with commercial competitiveness issues that 
may arise between United States companies and companies in 
Europe, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
(10) An assessment of Rosatom's role in Russia's energy 
sector, to include an overview of strengths and vulnerabilities 
of the conglomerate.
(b) Submission.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees the strategy required by subsection (a).
(c) Form.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall be 
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex, so 
long as such annex is provided separately from the unclassified 
Strategy.

SEC. 413. AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU OF COUNTERTERRORISM TO ACCESS CERTAIN 
INFORMATION.

(a) In General.--The Bureau of Counterterrorism of the Department 
is authorized to access, obtain, and use information maintained by any 
other Federal department or agency for formulation, implementation, or 
oversight of international counterterrorism policies, programs, 
operations, or assistance. Such access may be used for the purposes 
of--
(1) identifying and anticipating current and emerging 
threats;
(2) collecting and verifying information to support policy 
decisions and terrorism-related designations;
(3) detecting, countering, or preventing terrorism-related 
activity, including terrorist travel;
(4) improving coordination between Federal agencies on 
international counterterrorism efforts; and
(5) supporting national security objectives.
(b) Interagency Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into memoranda 
of understanding or other agreements with the heads of other Federal 
departments and agencies to facilitate the timely and secure exchange 
of information under this section, including access to intelligence and 
law enforcement data, as necessary, to support the Bureau of 
Counterterrorism's counterterrorism mission, consistent with applicable 
laws governing the handling of sensitive or classified information.
(c) Privacy and Security.--The Bureau of Counterterrorism shall 
implement appropriate technical, administrative, and policy safeguards 
to ensure that any information accessed or shared under this section is 
collected, stored, and used in accordance with applicable laws and 
regulations, including those governing the protection of privacy, civil 
liberties, and classified or sensitive information.

SEC. 414. STUDY ON GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGIES AND VERIFICATION FRAMEWORKS 
FOR ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

(a) Strategy.--The Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats, in 
coordination with the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and Digital 
Policy, shall develop a strategy to preserve enduring United States 
leadership in the field of advanced artificial intelligence (hereafter 
in this section referred to as ``AI''). The strategy shall include the 
following:
(1) A description and assessment of the technical and non-
technical methods to monitor the present or future development 
or deployment of covered AI systems by adversarial nations or 
foreign actors, including the People's Republic of China, with 
particular attention to systems that could pose severe threats 
to United States national security;
(2) Proposals for potential commitments or agreements under 
which one or more foreign states would commit to restrict, 
limit, or halt the development or deployment of their covered 
AI systems;
(3) The identification and evaluation of monitoring, 
verification, and enforcement mechanisms, including methods 
that do not yet exist but could be developed or strengthened 
through additional research and development, that could be used 
to assess international compliance with the commitments or 
agreements described in paragraph (2) or otherwise improve 
United States national security, including hardware-based 
safeguards, data center inspections, cloud service audits, 
satellite monitoring, signals intelligence, and other relevant 
methods;
(4) Identification and assessment of potential evasion 
techniques or deception strategies that adversaries could 
employ to circumvent verification mechanisms, and evaluate 
countermeasures to enhance the credibility and robustness of 
such mechanisms;
(5) An examination of potential diplomatic and geopolitical 
strategies or options available to the United States in the 
event that the United States chooses to delay the development 
or deployment of adversaries' covered AI systems, including 
options or plans to coordinate with allies and partners, build 
international confidence in potential agreements or commitments 
related to covered AI systems, deter opportunistic behavior by 
foreign adversaries, and support efforts to detect or verify 
that foreign adversaries were not secretly developing covered 
AI systems or attempting to covertly usurp United States 
leadership in advanced AI. This shall include methods, 
strategies, policies, and plans that, in either the presence or 
absence of international agreements, could be used to prevent 
or deter adversaries from developing, acquiring, or deploying 
covered AI systems that could pose severe threats to United 
States national security; and
(6) The identification of potential limitations in the 
strategies, agreements, proposals, and mechanisms outlined in 
paragraphs (1) through (5), and develop policy recommendations 
to address such limitations, including via coordination with 
allies and partners. Such recommendations shall emphasize 
concrete, near-term diplomatic and policy actions the United 
States Government can take to build strategic leverage and 
preserve policy optionality as AI capabilities advance, 
including options to strengthen coordination with allies and 
partners, develop international agreements and commitments 
around foreign covered AI systems, develop robust verification 
mechanisms for such agreements, improve situational awareness 
around foreign covered AI systems for the United States 
government and allies and partners, verify the location of 
adversaries' high-end compute clusters, and coordinate with 
allies and partners to identify adversaries' attempts to 
develop, acquire, or deploy covered AI systems. Such 
recommendations shall also include a prioritized list 
identifying verification methods or mechanisms that would 
benefit from additional research and development efforts by the 
United States, the private sector, public-private partnerships, 
or other relevant entities, with a focus on methods or 
mechanisms that could be made technically feasible or 
substantially enhanced within 5 years of additional research 
and development efforts.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats, in 
consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and Digital 
Policy, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report that contains the strategy required in subsection (a).
(c) Congressional Notification.--During the two-year period 
described in subsection (b), the Assistant Secretary for Emerging 
Threats, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace 
and Digital Policy shall provide timely updates to the appropriate 
congressional committees in response to significant developments 
related to the content of the report identified in subsection (b), or 
other material developments in the global landscape of advanced 
artificial intelligence that may affect United States national security 
interests, verification strategies, or geopolitical stability.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``covered AI systems'' 
means advanced AI systems with critical capabilities that the Secretary 
determines would pose a grave national security threat if developed, 
acquired, deployed, or stolen by adversaries, including systems that 
match or exceed human expert performance in high-risk domains such as 
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear matters, cyber offense, 
persuasion, or AI research and development, as well as systems that 
operate with high levels of autonomy without meaningful human oversight 
or that possess the capacity for self-improvement or rapid capability 
amplification.

SEC. 415. ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT AND AMENDMENTS.

(a) Annual Trafficking in Persons Report.--
(1) Annual report.--Not later than June 30 of each year, 
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report describing the anti-trafficking efforts of 
the United States and foreign governments according to the 
minimum standards and criteria enumerated in section 108 of the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7106), 
and the nature and scope of trafficking in persons in each 
country and analysis of the trend lines for individual 
governmental efforts. The report shall, to the extent 
concurrent reporting data is available, cover efforts and 
activities taking place during the period between April 1 of 
the year preceding the report and March 31 of the year in which 
the report is made, and should include--
(A) a list of those countries, if any, to which the 
minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking 
are applicable and whose governments fully comply with 
such standards based only on concrete actions taken by 
the country that are recorded during the reporting 
period;
(B) a list of those countries, if any, to which the 
minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking 
are applicable and whose governments do not yet fully 
comply with such standards but are making significant 
efforts to bring themselves into compliance based only 
on concrete actions taken by the country (excluding any 
commitments by the country to take additional future 
steps during the next year) that are recorded during 
the reporting period;
(C) a list of those countries, if any, to which the 
minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking 
are applicable and whose governments do not fully 
comply with such standards and are not making 
significant efforts to bring themselves into 
compliance;
(D) information on the measures taken by the United 
Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and, 
as appropriate, other multilateral organizations in 
which the United States participates, to prevent the 
involvement of the organization's employees, contractor 
personnel, and peacekeeping forces in trafficking in 
persons or the exploitation of victims of trafficking;
(E) reporting and analysis on the emergence or 
shifting of global patterns in human trafficking, 
including data on the number of victims trafficked to, 
through, or from major source and destination 
countries, disaggregated by nationality, gender, and 
age, to the extent possible;
(F) emerging issues in human trafficking;
(G) a section entitled ``Promising Practices in the 
Eradication of Trafficking in Persons'' to highlight 
effective practices and use of innovation and 
technology in prevention, protection, prosecution, and 
partnerships, including by foreign governments, the 
private sector, and domestic civil society actors;
(H) for each country included in a different list 
than the country had been placed in the previous annual 
report, a detailed explanation of how the concrete 
actions (or lack of such actions) undertaken (or not 
undertaken) by the country during the previous 
reporting period contributed to such change, including 
a clear linkage between such actions and the minimum 
standards enumerated in section 108 of the Trafficking 
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7106); and
(I) information about the trafficking in persons 
for the purpose of organ removal, including cases and 
steps governments are undertaking to prevent, identify, 
and eliminate such trafficking.
(2) Tier 2 watch list.--
(A) Submission of list.--Not later than the date on 
which the determinations described in subsections (c) 
and (d) of section 110 of the Trafficking Victims 
Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107(c) and (d) are 
submitted to the appropriate congressional committees 
in accordance with such subsections, the Secretary 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a list of countries that the Secretary 
determines require special scrutiny during the 
following year. The list shall be composed of countries 
that have been listed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B)) 
pursuant to the current annual report because--
(i) the estimated number of victims of 
severe forms of trafficking is very significant 
or is significantly increasing and the country 
is not taking proportional concrete actions; or
(ii) there is a failure to provide evidence 
of increasing efforts to combat severe forms of 
trafficking in persons from the previous year, 
including increased investigations, 
prosecutions and convictions of trafficking 
crimes, increased assistance to victims, and 
decreasing evidence of complicity in severe 
forms of trafficking by government officials.
(B) Interim assessment.--Not later than February 1 
of each year, the Secretary shall provide to the 
appropriate congressional committees an assessment of 
the progress that each country on the Tier 2 watch list 
described in subparagraph (A) has made since April 1 of 
the previous year.
(C) Relation of tier 2 watch list to annual 
trafficking in persons report.--A determination that a 
country shall not be placed on the Tier 2 watch list 
described in subparagraph (A) shall not affect in any 
way the determination to be made in the following year 
as to whether a country is complying with the minimum 
standards for the elimination of trafficking or whether 
a country is making significant efforts to bring itself 
into compliance with such standards.
(D) Countries on tier 2 watch list for 2 
consecutive years.--
(i) In general.--Except as provided under 
clause (ii), a country that is included on the 
Tier 2 watch list described in subparagraph (A) 
for 2 consecutive years after December 23, 
2008, shall be included on the list of 
countries described in paragraph (1)(C).
(ii) Exercise of waiver authority.--The 
President may waive the application of clause 
(i) for up to 1 year if the President 
determines, and reports credible evidence to 
the appropriate congressional committees, that 
such a waiver is justified because--
(I) the country has a written plan 
to begin making significant efforts to 
bring itself into compliance with the 
minimum standards for the elimination 
of trafficking;
(II) the plan, if implemented, 
would constitute making such 
significant efforts; and
(III) the country is devoting 
sufficient resources to implement the 
plan.
(E) Congressional notice.--Not later than 30 days 
after the submission of the evidence described in 
subparagraph (D)(ii) with respect to each country 
determined to have met the requirements under 
subclauses (I) through (III) of such, the Secretary 
shall--
(i) provide a detailed description of the 
credible information supporting such 
determination on a publicly available website 
maintained by the Department; and
(ii) offer to brief the appropriate 
congressional committees on any written plan 
submitted by the country as described in 
subparagraph (D)(ii)(I), with an opportunity to 
review the written plan.
(F) Special rule for certain countries on special 
watch list that are downgraded and reinstated on 
special watch list.--Notwithstanding subparagraphs (D) 
and (E), a country may not be included on the Tier 2 
watch list described in subparagraph (A) for more than 
2 years immediately after the country consecutively--
(i) was included on the Tier 2 watch list 
described in subparagraph (A) for--
(I) 2 consecutive years after 
December 23, 2008; and
(II) any additional years after 
such date of enactment as a result of 
the President exercising the waiver 
authority under subparagraph (D)(ii); 
and
(ii) was subsequently included on the list 
of countries described in paragraph (1)(C) in 
the year following such waiver under 
subparagraph (D)(ii).
(3) Significant efforts.--
(A) In general.--In making determinations under 
paragraph (1) or (2) as to whether the government of a 
country is making significant efforts to bring itself 
into compliance with the minimum standards for the 
elimination of trafficking, the Secretary shall 
consider--
(i) the extent to which the country is a 
country of origin, transit, or destination for 
severe forms of trafficking;
(ii) the extent of noncompliance with the 
minimum standards by the government and, 
particularly, the extent to which officials or 
employees of the government have participated 
in, facilitated, condoned, or are otherwise 
complicit in severe forms of trafficking; and
(iii) what measures are reasonable to bring 
the government into compliance with the minimum 
standards in light of the resources and 
capabilities of the government.
(B) Proof of failure to make significant efforts.--
In addition to the considerations described in 
subparagraph (A), in determinations under paragraph 
(1)(C) as to whether the government of a country is not 
making significant efforts to bring itself into 
compliance with the minimum standards for the 
elimination of trafficking, the Secretary shall 
consider, as proof of failure to make significant 
efforts, a government policy or pattern of--
(i) trafficking;
(ii) trafficking in government-funded 
programs;
(iii) forced labor (in government-
affiliated medical services, agriculture, 
forestry, mining, construction, or other 
sectors);
(iv) sexual slavery in government camps, 
compounds, or outposts;
(v) employing or recruiting child soldiers;
(vi) the extent to which the government of 
the country is devoting sufficient budgetary 
resources--
(I) to investigate and prosecute 
acts of severe trafficking in persons;
(II) to convict and sentence 
persons responsible for such acts; and
(III) to obtain restitution for 
victims of human trafficking;
(vii) the extent to which the government of 
the country is devoting sufficient budgetary 
resources--
(I) to protect and support victims 
of trafficking in persons; and
(II) to prevent severe forms of 
trafficking in persons; and
(viii) the extent to which the government 
of the country has consulted with domestic and 
international civil society organizations that 
resulted in concrete actions to improve the 
provision of services to victims of trafficking 
in persons.
(4) Action plans for countries upgraded to tier 2 
watchlist.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the 
release of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, 
the Secretary, acting through the Director and through 
the Assistant Secretary of the appropriate regional 
bureau, in consultation with appropriate officials from 
the government of each country described in paragraph 
(2)(A), and with the assistance of the United States 
Ambassador or Charge d'Affaires in each such country, 
shall--
(i) prepare an action plan for each country 
upgraded from the Tier 3 to the Tier 2 
Watchlist to further improve such country's 
tier ranking under this subsection; and
(ii) present the relevant action plan to 
the government of each such country.
(B) Contents.--Each action plan prepared under this 
paragraph--
(i) shall include specific concrete actions 
to be taken by the country to substantively 
address deficiencies preventing the country 
from meeting Tier 2 standards, based on 
credible information; and
(ii) should be focused on short-term and 
multi-year goals.
(C) Briefings.--The Director and all appropriate 
regional Assistant Secretaries shall make themselves 
available to brief the appropriate congressional 
committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives and the Senate on the 
implementation of each action plan prepared under this 
paragraph.
(D) Savings provision.--Nothing in this paragraph 
may be construed as modifying--
(i) minimum standards for the elimination 
of trafficking under section 108 of the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 
U.S.C. 7106); or
(ii) the actions against governments 
failing to meet minimum standards under this 
section or the criteria for placement on the 
Tier 2 watch list under paragraph (2).
(b) Conforming Amendment to the Frederick Douglass Trafficking 
Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018.--Section 
204(b)(1) of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and 
Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 7107 note) is amended 
by striking ``special watch list described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii)'' 
and inserting ``Tier 2 watch list described in paragraph (2)(A) of 
section 415(a) of the Department of State Policy Provisions Act''.
(c) Conforming Amendment to the Bipartisan Congressional Trade 
Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.--Section 106(b)(6)(E)(iii) 
of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act 
of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4205(b)(6)(E)(iii)) is amended by striking 
``(A)(iii)'' each place it appears and inserting ``paragraph (2)(A) of 
section 415(a) of the Department of State Policy Provisions Act''.
(d) Printed Version of the Report.--Section 107(c) of the William 
Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 
(22 U.S.C. 7107 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding the following new paragraph:
``(3) ensure that a printed hard copy format of the annual 
report submitted under section 415(a) of the Department of 
State Policy Provisions Act is made available to the public.''.
(e) Effective Dates.--Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), and the 
amendments made by such subsections, shall apply beginning on the day 
that is 1 year after the date of the reporting period for the most 
recent report submitted under section 110(b)(1) of the Trafficking 
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107(b)(1)), as such section 
was in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Trafficking in Persons Report Heroes Award.--The Secretary is 
authorized to establish an award, to be known as the ``Trafficking in 
Persons Report Heroes Award'', to honor individuals in the United 
States and around the world who have devoted their lives to combatting 
trafficking in persons. The Secretary shall, in coordination with the 
Director, establish procedures for selecting recipient of the award and 
shall to the maximum extent practicable present the award annually to 
not more than 10 individuals who may be United States citizens or 
foreign nationals. The Secretary shall host an annual ceremony for 
recipients of the award, which may be combined with the public release 
of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report under subsection (a).
(g) Establishment of the Expert Consultant Network.--The Secretary 
is authorized to establish an Expert Consultant Network to contract 
with trafficking in persons' experts with lived experience to serve as 
paid consultants on policy and grantmaking for the Department.

TITLE V--ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

SEC. 501. ADMINISTRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND 
INNOVATION FUND.

(a) In General.--Section 102 of the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Public Law 
117-167) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) by striking ``Secretary of State'' each place 
it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary of State for 
Economic Affairs''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(A) Management of the fund.--Within the 
Department of State, the Fund shall be overseen and 
administered by the Under Secretary for Economic 
Affairs.''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking ``Secretary of 
State'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary 
of State for Economic Affairs''.

SEC. 502. COORDINATION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATION 
INFRASTRUCTURE.

(a) In General.--To ensure smooth functioning and clear lines of 
responsibility both among the Department's science, technology, and 
communication infrastructure bureaus and across all Department bureaus, 
and to avoid repeating past problems associated with unclear lines of 
responsibility, there shall be a reporting requirement for science, 
technology, and communication infrastructure coordination in the 
Department. The Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs shall 
have primary responsibility for this requirement, in consultation with 
the following individuals:
(1) Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
(2) Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats.
(3) Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Diplomatic 
Technology of the Department.
(4) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space and Environment 
Affairs.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than six months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the heads of the Department 
bureaus described in paragraph (2) shall submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report that--
(A) describes any coordination challenges in the 
science, technology, and communication infrastructure 
policy areas; and
(B) outlines steps to deconflict lines of effort.
(2) Bureaus described.--The Department bureaus described in 
this paragraph are the following:
(A) The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
(B) The Bureau of Emerging Threats.
(C) The Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
(D) The Office of Space Affairs within the Bureau 
of Water, Environment, and Space Affairs.
(c) Briefings.--After the submission of the report required by 
subsection (b), the heads of the Department bureaus described in 
subsection (b)(2) shall provide briefings to the appropriate 
congressional committees once every six months. The briefings shall 
include the same subject matter as the report, but with updated 
information.
(d) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection 
(b)(1) and the subsequent briefings required by subsection (c) shall 
include--
(1) an assessment of each bureau's efforts to coordinate 
with other relevant bureaus on science, technology, and 
communication infrastructure policy;
(2) an assessment of each bureau's efforts to coordinate 
with other bureaus and offices of the Department which do not 
have primary responsibility for science, technology, and 
communication infrastructure policy;
(3) a description of any challenges encountered in science, 
technology, and communication infrastructure policy 
coordination, including--
(A) uncertainty about which relevant bureau is 
supposed to take the lead on a policy issue;
(B) duplication of efforts among the relevant 
bureaus;
(C) instances when relevant bureau personnel were 
asked to provide services or weigh in on issues not in 
their bureau's area of responsibility; and
(D) instances when relevant bureau personnel were 
not included in internal policy discussions or 
documents relevant to their bureau's area of 
responsibility; and
(4) a description of actions taken to address identified 
coordination challenges and prevent their recurrence.
(e) Form.--The report required by subsection (b)(1) and the 
briefings required by subsection (c) shall be submitted or made in an 
unclassified format, as the case may be, and may include a classified 
annex.
(f) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is two 
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 503. INVESTMENT SCREENING INITIATIVE.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Economic Growth 
shall establish the Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening (in this 
section referred to as the ``Initiative'').
(b) Coordination.--The Assistant Secretary for Economic Growth 
shall coordinate with the heads of other relevant Federal departments 
and agencies, as appropriate, in the establishment and activities of 
the Initiative.
(c) Designated Official.--The Assistant Secretary for Economic 
Growth shall designate an official to lead the Initiative.
(d) Duties.--The Initiative shall--
(1) provide technical assistance, training, and advisory 
services to foreign countries regarding best practices for 
screening foreign investments for national security risks to 
such countries;
(2) facilitate coordination among Federal departments and 
agencies, the private sector, partner countries, and civil 
society to promote investment security standards;
(3) support the development and implementation of foreign 
investment screening mechanisms in partner countries through 
regulatory guidance and information sharing;
(4) assess the progress of partner countries in 
establishing robust investment screening mechanisms; and
(5) conduct outreach and capacity-building efforts to 
enhance global awareness of investment security risks.
(e) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is three 
years after the date on which the Initiative is established pursuant to 
subsection (a).

SEC. 504. REPORT REGARDING THE INVESTMENT SCREENING INITIATIVE PROGRAM.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, 
and annually thereafter for three years, the Assistant Secretary for 
Economic Growth shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report on the activities of the Investment Screening 
Initiative program, including--
(1) a summary of technical assistance and training provided 
to foreign countries;
(2) an assessment of progress made by foreign countries in 
implementing investment screening mechanisms;
(3) an evaluation of emerging national security risks 
related to foreign investment; and
(4) recommendations for further United States engagement 
with foreign countries regarding investment security 
assistance.

SEC. 505. STUDY ON GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGIES AND VERIFICATION FRAMEWORKS 
FOR ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

(a) Strategy.--The Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats, in 
coordination with the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and Digital 
Policy, shall develop a strategy to preserve enduring United States 
leadership in the field of advanced artificial intelligence 
(hereinafter in this section referred to as ``AI'').
(b) Matters To Be Included.--The strategy required by subsection 
(a) shall include the following:
(1) A description and assessment of the technical and non-
technical methods to monitor the present or future development 
or deployment of covered AI systems by adversarial nations or 
foreign actors, including China, with particular attention to 
systems that could pose severe threats to United States 
national security;
(2) Proposals for potential commitments or agreements under 
which one or more foreign states would commit to restrict, 
limit, or halt the development or deployment of covered AI 
systems;
(3) The identification and evaluation of monitoring, 
verification, and enforcement mechanisms, including methods 
that do not yet exist but could be developed or strengthened 
through additional research and development, that could be used 
to assess international compliance with the commitments or 
agreements described in paragraph (2) or otherwise improve 
United States national security, including hardware-based 
safeguards, data center inspections, cloud service audits, 
satellite monitoring, signals intelligence, and other relevant 
methods;
(4) Identification and assessment of potential evasion 
techniques or deception strategies that adversaries could 
employ to circumvent verification mechanisms, and evaluate 
countermeasures to enhance the credibility and robustness of 
such mechanisms;
(5) An examination of potential diplomatic and geopolitical 
strategies or options available to the United States in the 
event that the United States chose to delay the development or 
deployment of covered AI systems of adversaries, including 
options or plans to coordinate with allies and partners, build 
international confidence in potential agreements or commitments 
related to covered AI systems, deter opportunistic behavior by 
foreign adversaries, and support efforts to detect or verify 
that foreign adversaries were not secretly developing covered 
AI systems or attempting to covertly usurp United States 
leadership in advanced AI. This shall include methods, 
strategies, policies, and plans that, in either the presence or 
absence of international agreements, could be used to prevent 
or deter adversaries from developing, acquiring, or deploying 
covered AI systems that could pose severe threats to United 
States national security; and
(6) The identification of potential limitations in the 
strategies, agreements, proposals, and mechanisms outlined in 
paragraphs (1) through (5), and develop policy recommendations 
to address such limitations, including via coordination with 
allies and partners. Such recommendations shall emphasize 
concrete, near-term diplomatic and policy actions the United 
States Government can take to build strategic leverage and 
preserve policy optionality as AI capabilities advance, 
including options to strengthen coordination with allies and 
partners, develop international agreements and commitments 
around covered AI systems, develop robust verification 
mechanisms for such agreements, improve situational awareness 
around foreign covered AI systems for the United States 
government and allies and partners, verify the location of 
adversaries' high-end compute clusters, and coordinate with 
allies and partners to identify adversaries' attempts to 
develop, acquire, or deploy covered AI systems. Such 
recommendations shall also include a prioritized list 
identifying verification methods or mechanisms that would 
benefit from additional research and development efforts by the 
United States, the private sector, public-private partnerships, 
or other relevant entities, with a focus on methods or 
mechanisms that could be made technically feasible or 
substantially enhanced within five years of additional research 
and development efforts.
(c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and 
Digital Diplomacy shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report that contains the strategy required by subsection 
(a).
(d) Congressional Notification.--During the 2-year period described 
in subsection (c), the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace and Digital 
Policy shall provide timely updates to the appropriate congressional 
committees in response to significant developments related to the 
content of the report required by subsection (c), or other material 
developments in the global landscape of advanced artificial 
intelligence that may affect United States national security interests, 
verification strategies, or geopolitical stability.
(e) Definition.--In this section, the term ``covered AI systems'' 
means advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems with critical 
capabilities that the Secretary determines would pose a grave national 
security threat if developed, acquired, deployed, or stolen by 
adversaries, including systems that match or exceed human expert 
performance in high-risk domains such as chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear matters, cyber offense, persuasion, or AI 
research and development, as well as systems that operate with high 
levels of autonomy without meaningful human oversight or that possess 
the capacity for self-improvement or rapid capability amplification.

SEC. 506. GLOBAL SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--The Secretary, in consultation with other 
relevant agencies, is authorized to establish a Global Small Business 
Network program (referred to in this section as the ``program'') to be 
administered under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for 
Commercial Diplomacy.
(b) Director.--The Assistant Secretary for Commercial Diplomacy 
shall designate an officer or employee of the Department to serve as 
the Director of the program.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the program is to--
(1) enhance the ability of small business concerns in the 
United States that are affiliated with a small business 
development center to export to foreign markets and take part 
in international commerce;
(2) facilitate partners for small business concerns in the 
United States;
(3) promote the establishment, development, and 
strengthening of small businesses and small business networks 
in foreign countries participating in the program; and
(4) promote resilient business environments in foreign 
countries through the development of small business development 
centers in foreign countries, particularly in the Western 
Hemisphere and in new foreign markets.

SEC. 507. GLOBAL SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary for Commercial Diplomacy 
may make grants to any qualified entity that submits an application in 
such form, and satisfying such requirements, as the Assistant Secretary 
for Commercial Diplomacy may require.
(b) Types of Grants.--A qualified entity may receive a grant for 
one or more of the following purposes:
(1) To assist national and local governments of a foreign 
country to develop a small business development center, or 
multiple centers.
(2) To promote economic connectivity between small business 
concerns in the United States and economies covered by the 
Global Small Business Network program.
(3) To support improvements to the business environment 
that facilitates the growth of small businesses in foreign 
countries.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``qualified entity'' means an entity that is--
(A) an institution of higher education (as such 
term is defined in section 102 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), except that such term 
does not include institutions described in section 
102(a)(1)(c) of such Act;
(B) a consortium of two or more institutions of 
higher education described in subparagraph (A); or
(C) a nonprofit entity with experience in operating 
or working with small business development centers in 
the United States;
(2) the term ``small business concern'' has the meaning 
given the term under section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 632(a)); and
(3) the term ``small business development center''--
(A) with respect to a center located in the United 
States--
(i) has the meaning given such term in 
section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
632); and
(ii) includes a women's business center, as 
such term is used under section 29 of the Small 
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656); and
(B) with respect to a center located in a foreign 
country, means an entity that--
(i) provides small business-oriented 
employment or natural resources development 
programs;
(ii) promotes studies, research, and 
counseling concerning the managing, financing, 
and operation of small businesses;
(iii) provides management and technical 
assistance regarding small business 
participation in international markets and 
international commerce, including with the 
United States;
(iv) provides delivery or distribution of 
services and information described in this 
subparagraph; or
(v) provides access to business analysts 
who can refer a small business to available 
experts.

SEC. 508. REPORT ON THE SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter for a period of four years, 
the Assistant Secretary for Commercial Diplomacy, in consultation with 
heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit 
to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of 
the Global Small Business Network.
(b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) 
shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of support provided to small business 
concerns in the United States that have utilized programs 
through the Global Small Business Network, including 
information on the number of businesses supported, the 
geographic location of such businesses, the number of jobs 
supported, and the amount of economic activity generated.
(2) A description of methods and strategies to develop 
small business development centers in foreign countries for the 
two-year period beginning on the date on which the report is 
submitted to the appropriate congressional committees.
(3) A list, and the current status, of all operating small 
business development centers in foreign countries that are 
affiliated with the Global Small Business Network program.
(4) A list, and the current status, of all new small 
business development centers in foreign countries set up 
through the Global Small Business Network program in the two-
year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted 
to the appropriate congressional committees, even if such 
centers are no longer affiliated with the Global Small Business 
Network program.

TITLE VI--FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND TREAT MALNUTRITION 
GLOBALLY.

(a) In General.--The Undersecretary for Strategic Assistance is 
authorized to provide assistance to monitor and treat malnutrition when 
deemed in the interests of the United States, at the discretion of the 
Undersecretary.
(b) Delineation of Functions.--The Undersecretary for Strategic 
Assistance shall conduct such work in coordination with the Bureau of 
Global Health Security and Diplomacy of the Department, the Office of 
Global Food Security, and the Bureau of Migration and Disaster 
Assistance of the Department.
(c) Consultation.--The primary bureau or office designated to 
perform such functions as provided under this section shall consult 
with the applicable regional bureau as determined to be in the best 
interest of the aforementioned office or bureau.
(d) Primary Duties and Responsibilities.--The Office of Global Food 
Security is hereby authorized to carry out the following functions:
(1) Exercise strategic oversight of, and provide direction 
for, the nutrition response component of humanitarian 
programming.
(2) Promote and facilitate the ownership and leadership of 
partner countries in the design and implementation of 
nutrition-related programs in contexts requiring humanitarian 
assistance, including in circumstances where such planning 
mechanisms do not currently exist.
(3) Coordinate, oversee, and support collaborative 
activities, programming, and initiatives with the interagency, 
multilateral organizations, and other partners, including 
activities, programming, and initiatives carried out under--
(A) the Food for Peace;
(B) the Feed the Future Initiative;
(C) the Department of Agriculture;
(D) the Famine Early Warning Systems Network;
(E) United Nations Children's Fund;
(F) the World Food Programme; and
(G) such other bilateral or multilateral mechanisms 
as the Undersecretary may determine to be appropriate.
(4) Provide technical or programmatic assistance, upon 
request, to the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy 
of the Department or to any regional bureau of the Department. 
The Office of Global Food Security shall consult with the 
Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy and the Bureau 
of Migration and Disaster Assistance of the Department.
(5) The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy is 
authorized to provide technical support through consultation to 
the Office of Global Food Security for maximizing efficiency 
and establishing best practices related to nutrition 
assistance. Additionally, the Bureau of Global Health Security 
and Diplomacy is authorized to request nutrition assistance 
from the Office of Global Food Security in the event such 
assistance maximizes efficiency in coordinating and conducting 
global health programs, and it is in the interest of the United 
States, and in the event acute malnutrition is prevalent in 
areas where other global health assistance is being provided, 
at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary for Global Health 
Security and Diplomacy.
(6) For the Bureau of Migration and Disaster Assistance, 
the Under Secretary for Strategic Assistance is authorized to 
provide technical support through consultation to the Office of 
Global Food Security for maximizing efficiency and establishing 
best practices related to refugee resettlement and migration, 
and to ensure nutrition assistance aligns with and supports the 
Department's existing assistance efforts for refugees and 
internally displaced persons.
(A) Under circumstances where the Undersecretary 
furnishes such assistance, the Undersecretary shall 
prioritize support for the most vulnerable populations 
susceptible to severe malnutrition, including children 
under the age of 5 and pregnant and lactating women.
(B) The Undersecretary is authorized to determine 
and target partner countries by prioritizing the most 
cost-effective and proven malnutrition prevention and 
treatments interventions, with planning to transition 
to partner country ownership in preventing 
malnutrition. Such interventions may include--
(i) multiple micronutrient supplementation 
(MMS);
(ii) breastfeeding support;
(iii) vitamin A supplementation; and
(iv) specialized nutritious food products 
for the treatment of acute malnutrition, and 
other evidence-based interventions, as deemed 
appropriate at the discretion of Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Global Food Security, 
in consultation with the Assistant Secretary 
for Global Health Security and Diplomacy.
(7) The Undersecretary shall ensure rigorous monitoring and 
evaluation of such efforts in consultation with the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Global Food Security.

SEC. 602. INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PROGRAMS AND REPORT.

(a) Annual Report on International Religious Freedom.--
(1) In general.--On May 1 of each year or the first day 
thereafter on which the appropriate House of Congress is in 
session, the Secretary, with the assistance of the Ambassador 
at Large for International Religious Freedom, and taking into 
consideration the recommendations of the Commission on 
International Religious Freedom, shall prepare and submit to 
Congress an Annual Report on International Religious Freedom 
supplementing the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing 
additional detailed information with respect to matters 
involving international religious freedom. Each Annual Report 
shall contain the following:
(A) Status of religious freedom.--A description of 
the status of religious freedom in each foreign 
country, including--
(i) trends toward improvement in the 
respect and protection of the right to 
religious freedom and trends toward 
deterioration of such right;
(ii) violations of religious freedom 
engaged in or tolerated by the government of 
that country;
(iii) particularly severe violations of 
religious freedom engaged in or tolerated by 
the government of that country as well as the 
routine denial of visa applications for 
religious workers;
(iv) particularly severe violations of 
religious freedom in that country if such 
country does not have a functioning government 
or the government of such country does not 
control its territory;
(v) the identification of prisoners, to the 
extent possible, in that country pursuant to 
section 108(d) of the International Religious 
Freedoms Act of 1988 (22 U.S.C. 6417(d));
(vi) any action taken by the government of 
that country to censor religious content, 
communications, or worship activities online, 
including descriptions of the targeted 
religious group, the content, communication, or 
activities censored, and the means used; and
(vii) wherever applicable, an assessment 
and description of the nature and extent of 
acts of antisemitism and antisemitic incitement 
that occur in that country during the preceding 
year, including--
(I) acts of physical violence 
against, or harassment of, Jewish 
people, acts of violence against, or 
vandalism of, Jewish community 
institutions, and instances of 
propaganda in government and 
nongovernment media that incite such 
acts; and
(II) the actions taken by the 
government of that country to respond 
to such violence and attacks or to 
eliminate such propaganda or 
incitement, to enact and enforce laws 
relating to the protection of the right 
to religious freedom of Jewish people, 
and to promote anti-bias and tolerance 
education.
(B) Violations of religious freedom.--An assessment 
and description of the nature and extent of violations 
of religious freedom in each foreign country, including 
persecution of one religious group by another religious 
group, religious persecution by governmental and 
nongovernmental entities, persecution targeted at 
individuals or particular denominations or entire 
religions, persecution of lawyers, politicians, or 
other human rights advocates seeking to defend the 
rights of members of religious groups or highlight 
religious freedom violations, prohibitions on ritual 
animal slaughter or male infant circumcision, the 
existence of government policies violating religious 
freedom, including policies that discriminate against 
particular religious groups or members of such groups, 
policies that ban or restrict the public manifestation 
of religious belief and the peaceful involvement of 
religious groups or their members in the political life 
of each such foreign country, and the existence of 
government policies concerning--
(i) limitations or prohibitions on, or lack 
of availability of, openly conducted, organized 
religious services outside of the premises of 
foreign diplomatic missions or consular posts; 
and
(ii) the forced religious conversion of 
minor United States citizens who have been 
abducted or illegally removed from the United 
States, and the refusal to allow such citizens 
to be returned to the United States.
(C) United states policies.--A detailed description 
of United States actions, diplomatic and political 
coordination efforts, and other policies in support of 
religious freedom in each foreign country engaging in 
or tolerating violations of religious freedom, 
including a description of the measures and policies 
implemented during the preceding 12 months by the 
United States under titles I, IV, and V of the 
International Religious Freedom Act of 1988 in 
opposition to violations of religious freedom and in 
support of international religious freedom.
(D) International agreements in effect.--A 
description of any binding agreement with a foreign 
government entered into by the United States under 
section 401(b) or 402(c) of the International Religious 
Freedom Act of 1988.
(E) Training and guidelines of government 
personnel.--A description of--
(i) the training described in section 
207(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1157(f)), section 708 of the Foreign 
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4028), and 
subsections (b) and (c) of section 603 of the 
International Religious Freedom Act of 1988 (22 
U.S.C. 6473(b) and (c)) on violations of 
religious freedom provided to immigration 
judges and consular, refugee, immigration, and 
asylum officers; and
(ii) the development and implementation of 
the guidelines described in sections 602(c) and 
603(a) of the International Religious Freedom 
Act of 1988 (22 U.S.C. 6472(c) and 6473(a)).
(F) Executive summary.--An Executive Summary to the 
Annual Report highlighting the status of religious 
freedom in certain foreign countries and including the 
following:
(i) Countries in which the united states is 
actively promoting religious freedom.--An 
identification of foreign countries in which 
the United States is actively promoting 
religious freedom. This section of the report 
shall include a description of United States 
actions taken to promote the internationally 
recognized right to freedom of religion and 
oppose violations of such right under title IV 
and title V of the International Religious 
Freedom Act of 1988 during the period covered 
by the Annual Report. Any country designated as 
a country of particular concern for religious 
freedom under section 402(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the 
International Religious Freedom Act of 1988 (22 
U.S.C. 6442(b)(1)(A)(ii)) shall be included in 
this section of the report. Any country in 
which a non-state actor designated as an entity 
of particular concern for religious freedom 
under section 301 of the International 
Religious Freedom Act of 1988 (22 U.S.C. 6442a) 
is located shall be included in this section of 
the report.
(ii) Countries of significant improvement 
in religious freedom.--An identification of 
foreign countries the governments of which have 
demonstrated significant improvement in the 
protection and promotion of the internationally 
recognized right to freedom of religion during 
the period covered by the Annual Report. This 
section of the report shall include a 
description of the nature of the improvement 
and an analysis of the factors contributing to 
such improvement, including actions taken by 
the United States under this chapter.
(G) Anti-semitism in europe.--In addition to the 
information required under subparagraph (A)(vii), with 
respect to each European country in which verbal or 
physical threats or attacks are particularly 
significant against Jewish persons, places of worship, 
schools, cemeteries, and other religious institutions, 
a description of--
(i) the security challenges and needs of 
European Jewish communities and European law 
enforcement agencies in such countries to 
better protect such communities;
(ii) to the extent practicable, the efforts 
of the United States Government over the 
reporting period to partner with European law 
enforcement agencies and civil society groups 
regarding the sharing of information and best 
practices to combat anti-Semitic incidents in 
Europe;
(iii) European educational programming and 
public awareness initiatives that aim to 
collaborate on educational curricula and 
campaigns that impart shared values of 
pluralism and tolerance, and showcase the 
positive contributions of Jews in culture, 
scholarship, science, and art, with special 
attention to those segments of the population 
that exhibit a high degree of anti-Semitic 
animus; and
(iv) efforts by European governments to 
adopt and apply a working definition of 
antisemitism.
(2) Classified addendum.--If the Secretary determines that 
it is in the national security interests of the United States 
or is necessary for the safety of individuals to be identified 
in the Annual Report or is necessary to further the purposes of 
this chapter, any information required by paragraph (1), 
including measures or actions taken by the United States, may 
be summarized in the Annual Report or the Executive Summary and 
submitted in more detail in a classified addendum to the Annual 
Report or the Executive Summary.
(b) Preparations of Reports Regarding Violations of Religious 
Freedom.--
(1) Standards and investigations.--The Secretary shall 
ensure that United States missions abroad maintain a consistent 
reporting standard and thoroughly investigate reports of 
violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom 
of religion.
(2) Contacts with nongovernmental organizations.--In 
compiling data and assessing the respect of the right to 
religious freedom for the Human Rights Reports, the Annual 
Report on International Religious Freedom, and the Executive 
Summary, United States mission personnel shall, as appropriate, 
seek out and maintain contacts with religious and human rights 
nongovernmental organizations, with the consent of those 
organizations, including receiving reports and updates from 
such organizations and, when appropriate, investigating such 
reports.

SEC. 603. COMBATTING CORRUPTION AND KLEPTOCRACY.

It is the policy of the United States--
(1) to leverage United States diplomatic engagement and 
foreign assistance to promote the rule of law and good 
governance;
(2) to coordinate with other like-minded states to counter 
corruption, kleptocracy, and illicit finance;
(3) to help foreign partner countries strengthen their 
legal and financial architecture to better protect against 
illicit finance and investigate, prosecute, adjudicate, and 
more generally combat the use of corruption by malign actors;
(4) to assist in the recovery of kleptocracy-related stolen 
assets, including through appropriate bilateral arrangements 
and international agreements which the United States has 
ratified, such as the United Nations Convention against 
Corruption, done at New York October 31, 2003, and the United 
Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, done 
at New York November 15, 2000; and
(5) to use existing authorities, such as the Global 
Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title 
XII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2017 (Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note)) and section 
7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and 
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (division G of Public 
Law 116-94), to identify and take action against corrupt 
foreign actors, and to ensure the use of such punitive measures 
are seen to be credible and strictly nonpartial.

SEC. 604. SPECIALIZED DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS.

(a) Specialized Disaster Assistance Professionals.--The Under 
Secretary for Foreign Assistance, in consultation with the Secretary, 
shall establish and maintain a program for the recruitment, training, 
and retention of specialized disaster assistance professionals within 
the Department.
(b) Purpose.--This program shall ensure that the Bureau of 
Migration and Disaster Assistance of the Department has a sufficient 
number of personnel with the skills and expertise necessary to plan, 
implement, and manage complex international disaster assistance 
operations. Such expertise shall include procurement, logistics, public 
health, nutrition, protection, engineering, and finance.
(c) Training.--The Under Secretary shall ensure that these 
professionals receive regular and relevant training to maintain and 
enhance their skills.

SEC. 605. COALITION FOR EPIDEMIC PREPAREDNESS INNOVATIONS (CEPI).

(a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary for Global Health is 
authorized to participate in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness 
Innovations (referred to this section as ``CEPI''), as determined by 
the Assistant Secretary to be in the best interest of the United States 
and as considered beneficial to promoting such interests pertaining to 
biodefense, global health security, and force-protection requirements.
(b) Investors Council and Board of Directors.--The Assistant 
Secretary shall designate an employee of the Bureau of Global Health 
Security and Diplomacy of the Department to function as the 
representative of the United States on the Investors Council and on the 
Board of Directors of CEPI, upon which designation the disbursement of 
all such funding provided from the United States shall be contingent.
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the responsibilities provided 
under subsection (b), the Assistant Secretary shall consult with 
applicable Federal departments and agencies and with the applicable 
bureaus at the Department, as determined by the Assistant Secretary to 
be beneficial to promoting United States interests.
(d) Consultation.--Within 60 days of designation by the Assistant 
Secretary and upon request by any of the committees listed in 
subsection (e), the employee designated pursuant to subsection (b) 
shall consult with such committees regarding--
(1) the manner and extent to which the United States plans 
to participate in and assist in governing CEPI;
(2) any planned financial contributions or undisbursed 
amounts at the time of consultation from the United States to 
CEPI;
(3) how participation in CEPI is in the best interest of 
the United States;
(4) how participation in CEPI is expected to support the 
applicable revision of the National Biodefense Strategy 
required under section 1086 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (6 U.S.C. 104); and
(5) areas of overlap between the work being conducted by 
CEPI and the global health interests under the Assistant 
Secretary's purview, with special interest given to emerging 
health security threats, long-term health program transitions 
and sustainability, and supporting American innovation, as 
deemed most relevant by the Assistant Secretary.
(e) Committees Listed.--The committees listed in this subsection 
are--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the Senate.

SEC. 606. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH POLICY.

(a) Establishment.--The Assistant Secretary for Global Health is 
hereby authorized through fiscal year 2027 to provide targeted 
assistance to reduce maternal and child mortality rates, subject to the 
following:
(1) Such assistance may be provided in countries with a 
high mortality rate in locations where other global health 
programs are being implemented and when deemed in the interest 
of the United States, at the discretion of the Assistant 
Secretary.
(2) Additionally, such assistance may take the form of 
technical assistance to support partner countries with data 
collection and analysis pertaining to mortality rates, and with 
technical assistance as provided under Safe Passages program, 
established elsewhere in this Act.
(3) All such programming shall prioritize high-impact 
treatment interventions, designed to maximize efficiency, and 
the utilization of commodities that represent American trade 
interests, where deemed beneficial by the Assistant Secretary.
(4) All such programming shall be included in the global 
health compacts established elsewhere in this Act, with targets 
established to enable partner country transitions.
(b) Budget.--The Bureau for Global Health Security and Diplomacy of 
the Department shall implement a common set of indicators and budget 
tags or codes to track funding allocations and obligations by country, 
year, and intervention area.
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``maternal and child 
health'' means interventions and activities funded specifically through 
the Maternal and Child Health sub-account under the National Security, 
Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations.

SEC. 607. EXTENSION OF DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITIES TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS 
FORUM.

The provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act 
(22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) may be extended to the Pacific Islands Forum in 
the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions 
as such provisions may be extended to a public international 
organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any 
treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such 
participation or making an appropriation for such participation.

SEC. 608. REPORT ON METRICS OF SUCCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION 
PARTICIPATION.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and for each of the 2 years thereafter, the 
Assistant Secretary for International Organizations Affairs shall 
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that 
includes the following:
(1) An identification of metrics of success related to the 
effectiveness of United States participation in international 
organizations, including--
(A) the number of resolutions in those 
organizations that the United States was successful in 
revising to benefit the United States and a description 
of those resolutions and revisions; and
(B) a description of the success of the programs of 
those organizations that are financed by United States 
funding.
(2) A determination based on the metrics of success 
identified under paragraph (1) on whether United States 
participation in international organizations is in the national 
interests of the United States generally.
(3) A strategic and performance plan for the Bureau of 
International Organizations Affairs of the Department and its 
missions regarding United States participation in international 
organizations.
(b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``international 
organization'' means any public international organization to which the 
privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International 
Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) have been 
extended, whether by a provision of law or through an Executive Order.

SEC. 609. REPORT ON COUNTRY UNITED NATIONS VOTING PRACTICES.

(a) In General.--Not later than March 31 of each year, the 
Secretary shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a 
full and complete annual report which assesses for the preceding 
calendar year, with respect to each foreign country member of the 
United Nations, the voting practices of the governments of such 
countries at the United Nations, and which evaluates General Assembly 
and Security Council actions and the responsiveness of those 
governments to United States policy on issues of special importance to 
the United States.
(b) Information on Voting Practices at the Un.--Such report shall 
include, with respect to voting practices and plenary actions in the 
United Nations during the preceding calendar year, information to be 
compiled and supplied by the United States Ambassador to the United 
Nations, consisting of--
(1) an analysis and discussion, prepared in consultation 
with the Secretary, of the extent to which member countries 
supported United States policy objectives at the United 
Nations;
(2) an analysis and discussion, prepared in consultation 
with the Secretary, of actions taken by the United Nations by 
consensus;
(3) with respect to plenary votes of the United Nations 
General Assembly--
(A) a listing of all such votes on issues which 
directly affected important United States interests and 
on which the United States lobbied extensively and a 
brief description of the issues involved in each such 
vote;
(B) a listing of the votes described in 
subparagraph (A) which provides a comparison of the 
vote cast by each member country with the vote cast by 
the United States;
(C) a country-by-country listing of votes described 
in subparagraph (A); and
(D) a listing of votes described in subparagraph 
(A) displayed in terms of United Nations regional 
caucus groups;
(4) a listing of all plenary votes cast by member countries 
of the United Nations in the General Assembly which provides a 
comparison of the votes cast by each member country with the 
vote cast by the United States, including a separate listing of 
all plenary votes cast by member countries of the United 
Nations in the General Assembly on resolutions specifically 
related to Israel that are opposed by the United States;
(5) an analysis and discussion, prepared in consultation 
with the Secretary, of the extent to which other members 
supported United States policy objectives in the Security 
Council and a separate listing of all Security Council votes of 
each member country in comparison with the United States; and
(6) a side-by-side comparison of agreement on important and 
overall votes for each member country and the United States.
(c) Format.--Information required pursuant to subsection (b)(3) 
shall also be submitted as an addendum, together with an explanation of 
the statistical methodology, and be made available to the public.
(d) Statement by Secretary.--Each report under subsection (a) shall 
contain a statement by the Secretary discussing the measures which have 
been taken to inform United States diplomatic missions of United 
Nations General Assembly and Security Council activities.

SEC. 610. ANNUAL REPORTS ON MALIGN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after enactment of this 
Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Assistant Secretary for 
International Organization Affairs shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees an unclassified report, which may include a 
classified annex, regarding malign influence operations within 
international organizations and across the United Nations system.
(b) Contents.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall 
include, with respect to the preceding 12-month period--
(1) a list of Member States determined to be engaged in 
malign influence operations;
(2) actions inconsistent with the principle of impartiality 
enshrined in the United Nations Charter by the government of 
any Member State described in paragraph (1);
(3) a description of the impact of such operations on the 
interests and security of the United States; and
(4) recommendations for future coordination with allies to 
uphold transparency and rule-of-law values in international 
forums.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate;
(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives; and
(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives;
(2) the term ``malign influence operations'' means a 
coordinated, integrated, and synchronized application by a 
Member State of national diplomatic, informational, military, 
economic, or other capabilities, to foster attitudes, 
behaviors, or decisions by a United Nations entity, or within 
the United Nations system, that furthers the national interests 
and objectives of a Member State, in a manner inconsistent with 
the United Nations Charter;
(3) the term ``Member State'' means a country that is a 
Member State of the United Nations; and
(4) the term ``United Nations system'' means the 
aggregation of all United Nations entities.

SEC. 611. INCREASING UNITED STATES CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT IN INTERNATIONAL 
ORGANIZATIONS.

(a) Annual Review of Strategy.--The Assistant Secretary of 
International Organizations Affairs shall annually review and update as 
necessary the Department's strategy for encouraging United States 
citizens to pursue careers with international organizations and ensure 
implementation, including by using performance metrics to determine 
success of increasing the employment of United States citizens within 
international organizations, including across the United Nations system 
(as such term is defined in section 611(c)). The strategy shall be 
updated to include--
(1) utilizing online recruiting sites to advertise 
available positions within the United Nations system which may 
be implemented by the United States mission to the United 
Nations; and
(2) identifying and providing information on working in the 
United Nations system to candidates that express interest in 
the Foreign Service test and internships at the Department, 
including by advertising the International Organization careers 
web page to those individuals
(b) Inclusion of Performance Metrics.--Performance metrics in 
measuring the Department's success in encouraging increased employment 
of United States citizens in international organizations since the 2023 
strategy was implemented must include--
(1) year over year numbers of new Americans employed and 
total Americans employed per international organization by 
employment type (detailee, transfer, secondee, junior 
professional officer, senior appointment/elected, direct hire 
(permanent or fixed-term position), consultancy, expert, or 
short-term contract);
(2) to the extent known, year-over-year numbers of United 
States citizen applicants for open positions;
(3) number of contacts from prospective American applicants 
from the relevant Department programming and outreach to be 
broken down by contact type, the average response time and 
success of those contacts/applicants; and
(4) outreach via social media sites to be measured by views 
per item, clicks, and followers.
(c) Notification to Congress.--The updated annual strategy with 
included performance metrics shall be notified and made available to 
Congress.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this 
legislation, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Assistant 
Secretary of International Organization Affairs shall submit to 
Congress a report that provides--
(1) an assessment of United States representation among 
professional and senior-level positions at the United Nations, 
including--
(A) an assessment of the proportion of United 
States citizens employed at the United Nations 
Secretariat and at all United Nations specialized 
agencies, funds, and programs relative to the total 
employment at the United Nations Secretariat and at all 
such agencies, funds, and programs;
(B) an assessment of compliance, in coordination 
with the Inspector General of the Department of State, 
by the United Nations Secretariat and such agencies, 
funds, and programs with any applicable geographic 
distribution formula; and
(C) a description of any steps taken or planned to 
be taken by the United States to increase the staffing 
of United States citizens at the United Nations 
Secretariat and such agencies, funds and programs; and
(2) an assessment of--
(A) the number of United States citizens who are 
involved in relevant junior professional programs and 
internships in an international organization;
(B) the distribution of individuals described in 
subparagraph (A) among various international 
organizations;
(C) the types of pre-deployment training that are 
available to United States citizens through a junior 
professional program at an international organization; 
and
(D) and the number of United States citizens who 
are joint professional officers and interns who convert 
to full time United Nations employment.

SEC. 612. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED 
NATIONS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON THE 
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM, 
AND ISRAEL.

No funds are authorized to be made available for any grant, payment 
or other contribution to the United Nations International Commission of 
Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East 
Jerusalem, and Israel.

SEC. 613. EXTENDING CERTAIN PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES TO THE PERMANENT 
OBSERVER MISSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION TO THE UNITED 
NATIONS IN NEW YORK.

Section 12(b) of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 
U.S.C. 288f-2(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``extend, to the African Union Mission'' 
and inserting ``extend--
``(1) to the African Union Mission'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) to the Permanent Observer Mission of the African 
Union to the United Nations in New York, and to its members, 
the privileges and immunities enjoyed by the permanent missions 
to the United Nations of member states, and their members, 
subject to corresponding conditions and obligations.''.

SEC. 614. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CONTINUED DATA SHARING.

(a) In General.--Should the United States withdraw from the World 
Health Organization, the Secretary and other the heads of other 
relevent Federal departments and agencies shall maintain communications 
with the leadership of the World Health Organization regarding 
technical exchanges of information and data that the Secretary and 
other relevant agency heads determine, based on the public health value 
of such information and data, and the need to protect United States 
citizens, will maintain efforts to strengthen global health security 
and prevent, detect, control and respond to infectious diseases to 
ensure the safety, prosperity, and national security of the United 
States.
(b) Information Shared.--Such information and data to be shared 
shall include health emergency response, global health security, and 
pandemic, epidemic and epizootic disease surveillance, monitoring and 
reporting.

SEC. 615. BRANDING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED STATES FOREIGN ASSISTANCE.

(a) Mandatory Use.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all 
programs, projects, activities, goods, services, and publications 
funded in whole or in part by United States foreign assistance shall 
prominently display the flag of the United States as the sole and 
primary brand.
(b) Specifications for Display.--The Secretary shall issue 
regulations establishing clear and consistent guidelines for the 
display of the United States flag on all forms of foreign assistance, 
including--
(1) physical assets and infrastructure (such as buildings, 
equipment, and vehicles);
(2) commodities and supplies (such as food aid and medical 
supplies);
(3) public outreach materials (such as banners, posters, 
websites, and social media);
(4) reports and publications; and
(5) signage at project sites and events.
Such regulations shall specify minimum size requirements, color 
accuracy, placement, and other relevant design elements to ensure clear 
and prominent display of the flag.
(c) Prohibition of Other Brands.--Except as specifically authorized 
by the Secretary under exceptional circumstances as outlined in 
subsection (d), no other national flags, organizational logos, or 
branding elements shall be displayed alongside or in place of the 
United States flag on any United States foreign assistance program, 
project, activity, good, service, or publication.
(d) Exceptions.--The Secretary may, on a case-by-case basis, 
authorize the limited use of additional branding elements in 
conjunction with the United States flag only when--
(1) required by international agreements or partnerships 
where co-branding is a formal condition;
(2) necessary for clear identification of implementing 
partners, provided that the United States flag remains the most 
prominent visual element; or
(3) determined to be essential for the safety or security 
of personnel or beneficiaries in specific high-risk 
environments.

SEC. 616. GLOBAL FUND.

Section 202(d) of the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, 
Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7622(d)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in clause (i)--
(I) by striking ``2025'' and 
inserting ``2027''; and
(II) by striking ``33 percent of 
the total amount of funds contributed 
to the Global Fund from all sources. 
Contributions to the Global Fund from 
the International Bank for 
Reconstruction and Development and the 
International Monetary Fund shall not 
be considered in determining compliance 
with this paragraph.'' and inserting 
``20 percent of the total amount of 
funds contributed to the Global Fund 
from all sources, or $800,000,000, 
whichever is lesser.''; and
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``2025'' 
and inserting ``2027''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``2025'' 
and inserting ``2027''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``2025'' and inserting 
``2027''.

SEC. 617. GLOBAL HEALTH COMPACT MODEL.

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Assistant Secretary for Global Health (in this section referred to as 
the ``Assistant Secretary''), in consultation with the Secretary, is 
authorized to provide assistance for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to 
partner countries that enter into global health compacts with the 
United States to--
(1) support policies and programs that burden shift global 
health programs to partner countries;
(2) perpetuate the wind-down of the President's Emergency 
Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) under the United States 
Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 
2003 (Public Law 108-25); and
(3) address health security and tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/
AIDS, neglected tropical diseases, and any disease or 
additional global health assistance as determined by the 
Assistant Secretary.
(b) Matters To Be Included.--Each global health compact under this 
section shall include the following:
(1) A clear articulation of the interests and requests of 
the partner country, or nongovernmental organization or private 
entity, as the case may be, and the United States.
(2) The proposed amount of funding to be provided under the 
compact and the number of years of the compact.
(3) A plan for a phase-out of funding under the compact, 
with United States funding to be reduced each fiscal year, to 
enable the transition to full ownership of global health 
programs by the partner country by ensuring that activities 
under such programs will continue to be implemented by such 
partner countries.
(4) Metrics to determine the success of the compact and 
benchmarks to reevaluate the continued funding of the compact 
at the start of each subsequent fiscal year.
(5) A strategy, where applicable, to incorporate the 
interests and capabilities of private sector development and 
investment, including with respect to HIV/AIDS testing and 
treatment as determined by the Assistant Secretary--
(A) ensuring infants born to mothers receiving 
prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) are 
provided viral load testing within the intervals 
recommended by health standard organizations;
(B) ensuring new patients on antiretroviral 
treatment receive a viral load test within the timing 
interval recommended by health standard organizations; 
and
(C) ensuring that persons living with HIV in the 
country receive a viral load test within the intervals 
recommended by health standard organizations.
(6) A provision that ensures an exemption from taxation in 
the partner country with respect to assistance provided by the 
United States under the compact.
(7) An end date for the compact.
(c) Form.--Assistance under global health compacts under this 
section--.
(1) may be provided in the form of grants, contracts, and 
cooperative agreements to or with eligible entities described 
in subsection (d); and
(2) may not be provided in the form of loans.
(d) Eligible Entities Described.--
(1) In general.--An eligible entity described in this 
subsection is--
(A) with respect to a partner country--
(i) the national government of the country; 
or
(ii) a regional or local governmental unit 
of the country; or
(B) a nongovernmental or nonprofit organization or 
private entity.
(2) Level of negotiation and entry.--A global health 
compact shall be negotiated and entered into at the country-
level, but components of a compact may be entered into with any 
eligible entity described in paragraph (1) as determined by the 
Assistant Secretary.
(3) Priority.--The Assistant Secretary shall, in entering 
into grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to or with 
nongovernmental organizations and private entities under this 
section, prioritize entering into grants, contracts, and 
cooperative agreements to or with faith-based organizations if 
it is in the national interest of the United States as 
determined by the Assistant Secretary.
(4) Prohibitions.--A global health compact may not be 
entered into under this section with any of the following:
(A) The countries of the People's Republic of 
China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and 
Cuba.
(B) A country the government of which the Secretary 
determines has repeatedly provided support for 
international terrorism pursuant to--
(i) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export 
Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 
4813(c)(1)(A));
(ii) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371);
(iii) section 40 of the Arms Export Control 
Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or
(iv) any other provision of law.
(C) A country that engages in intelligence 
activities in the United States that are adverse to the 
national security interests of the United States.
(D) An entity that is funded by the People's 
Republic of China.
(E) The African Union or any affiliated entity of 
the African Union, including Africa CDC or affiliated 
multilateral funds.
(e) Application.--The Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the 
appropriate congressional committees, shall develop and recommend 
procedures for applications to enter into compacts under this section 
and to transfer existing programs to the compact framework.
(f) Limitations.--The prohibitions on use of funds contained in 
paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b(f)) shall apply to funds made available to 
carry out this section to the same extent and in the same manner as 
such prohibitions apply to funds made available to carry out chapter 1 
of part I of such Act, as aligned with the most stringent of 
restrictions and clearest oversight provisions, determined by the 
Assistant Secretary.
(g) Congressional Notification.--
(1) In general.--The Assistant Secretary shall consult with 
and notify the appropriate congressional committees not later 
than 15 days before taking any of the actions described in 
paragraph (2).
(2) Actions described.--The actions described in this 
paragraph are--
(A) commencing negotiations with a partner country 
to enter into a global health compact under this 
section;
(B) entering into a global health compact under 
this section; and
(C) terminating or reinstating assistance under a 
global health compact under this section.
(3) Additional notification relating to entry into 
compact.--Not later than 10 days after entering into a global 
health compact under this section, the Assistant Secretary 
shall--
(A) publish the text of the compact on a publicly 
available website of the Department;
(B) provide a detailed summary of the compact and, 
upon request, the full text of the compact to the 
appropriate congressional committees; and
(C) publish in the Federal Register a detailed 
summary of the compact and a notice of availability of 
the text of the compact on the website described in 
clause (i).
(h) Transition.--The Assistant Secretary shall take such actions as 
may be necessary to provide for all United States global health 
programs to be carried out through global health compacts under this 
section. This shall be completed by the end of fiscal year 2026.
(i) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report that--
(1) summarizes the global health foreign assistance 
programs being provided to partner countries;
(2) includes--
(A) a plan to enter into global health compacts 
under this section to address and carry out such global 
health programs of partner countries in accordance with 
subsection (h)(1);
(B) with respect to partner countries for which 
subsection (h)(1) will not initially apply, a 
justification for such inapplicability; and
(C) a plan to burden-share programs operated under 
the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 
and authorized under the United States Leadership 
Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 
(Public Law 108-25) to partner country ownership by 
reducing by a minimum of 50 percent the total amount of 
funds made available for such programs for the last 
fiscal year ending before the date of the enactment of 
this Act by the end of fiscal year 2028, including by 
ensuring that activities under such programs will 
continue to be implemented by such partner countries.
(j) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(2) the term ``global health compact'' or ``compact'' means 
an agreement between the United States Government and an 
eligible entity to provide foreign assistance related to global 
health programs, which may include any global health-related 
issues as required by the Assistant Secretary; and
(3) the term ``partner country'' means any country that is 
receiving or will receive United States foreign assistance for 
the purposes of global health programs, regardless of the 
dollar value of such assistance.

SEC. 618. REVISIONS TO EXISTING GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AND DIPLOMACY 
AUTHORITY.

Section 5562 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 2151b note) is amended as follows:
(1) By striking ``Ambassador-At-Large'' and ``Ambassador-
at-Large'' each place it appears and inserting ``Assistant 
Secretary''.
(2) In subsection (e)(1), by striking ``the World Health 
Organization and''.
(3) By striking subsection (f)(2).
(4) In subsection (f)(3), by striking ``in cooperation with 
the World Health Organization,''.

SEC. 619. PANDEMIC FUND.

Section. 5563(i)(3) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 2151b note) is 
amended by striking ``33 percent'' and inserting ``20 percent''.

SEC. 620. CONSOLIDATION OF GLOBAL HEALTH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

(a) Reporting.--The following reports shall be provided by the 
Assistant Secretary for Global Health on an annual basis or as 
otherwise designated by the appropriate underlying statutory 
provisions. All such reports shall be consolidated into one searchable, 
annual report, required by September 30 of each year beginning in 2026. 
For any reports that are unavailable to be consolidated into this 
report and issued pursuant to this deadline, the Assistant Secretary 
for Global Health may instead include a notice listing the report and 
providing that the report shall not be made available until the 
statutorily- required due date. The reports that shall continue to 
apply and are eligible for consolidation under this portion are as 
follows:
(1) All reports as required elsewhere in this Act related 
to global health.
(2) The Global Fund report required under section 202(c) of 
the United States Leadership against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, 
and Malaria Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7622(c)).
(3) The PEPFAR annual report, as required by section 
403(a)(4) of the United States Leadership against HIV/AIDS, 
Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7673(a)(4)).
(4) The PEPFAR annual treatment report required by section 
101(g) of the United States Leadership against HIV/AIDS, 
Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7611(g)).
(5) Existing reports on health systems strengthening and 
health capacity building, as required by any of the provisions 
of subtitle D of title LV of the James M. Inhofe National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 2151b 
note).
(6) The annual nutrition report, as required by the Global 
Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act (22 U.S.C. 9301 
note).
(7) The annual President's Malaria Initiative Report, as 
required by section 104C of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
(22 U.S.C. 2151b-4).
(8) Existing reports required under any provision of law on 
maternal and child health.
(9) Any future reporting requirements, unless specifically 
requested by Congress on a quarterly basis.
(b) Other Extended Reporting Requirements.--The reports that shall 
continue to apply and are not eligible for consolidation include any 
quarterly and expenditure reports as related to the budget of the 
Department. This section shall not be interpreted to limit the 
transmission of congressional notifications required elsewhere.

SEC. 621. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING GLOBAL HEALTH WORKER INITIATIVE.

No funds shall be appropriated or expended related to the Global 
Health Worker Initiative.

SEC. 622. SAFE PASSAGES PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--The Assistant Secretary for Global Health is 
authorized to provide assistance through establishing a ``Safe Passages 
Maternal and Child Health Program'', to reduce maternal and child 
mortality in low and lower-middle income countries with high maternal 
and child mortality rates through fiscal year 2027. Interventions 
supported by the program shall be for training and resource assistance 
for the following:
(1) Prevention, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of 
obstetrical hemorrhage, and its complications.
(2) Prevention, recognition, diagnosis and management of 
preeclampsia and other hypertensive, metabolic and 
cardiovascular disorders of pregnancy, and their complications, 
up to one-year postpartum.
(3) Prevention, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of 
infections and their complications associated with ectopic 
pregnancy, normal pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum 
period.
(4) Prevention, recognition, diagnosis and management of 
obstructed labor, including uterine rupture, obstetric 
fistulas, and their complications.
(5) Reduction of fetal, perinatal, neonatal and infant 
mortality, including stillbirth, by preventing, recognizing, 
diagnosing and treating fetal distress, newborn asphyxia, birth 
trauma, premature birth, small size for gestational age, and 
neonatal infections and sepsis.
(6) Nutritional and health education for the mother and 
provision of nutritional resources for the mother and child 
during the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to two 
years of age.
(b) Implementation.--The Assistant Secretary shall prioritize the 
implementation of this program in collaboration with new and existing 
global health partnerships determined to be efficient and reliable in 
the expenditure of taxpayer dollars, prioritizing local faith-based 
providers and faith-based organizations with strong local partnerships 
and which have experience and expertise in maternal and child health 
delivery in resource-limited settings.

SEC. 623. SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE 
CHILDREN.

(a) Deadline for Appointment.--Not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint a 
Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children, 
pursuant to section 135(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
U.S.C. 2152f(e)(1)).
(b) Extension of Requirement To Issue Implementing Directives.--
Section 137(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 
2152k(c)) is amended by inserting ``and 6 years'' after ``1 year''.
(c) Extension of Authorization.--Section 1283(a) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 
referred to as the ``Global Child Thrive Act of 2020'') is amended by 
striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.

SEC. 624. DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION VENTURES PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--There is established within the relevant foreign 
assistance agency a program to be known as the Development Innovation 
Ventures Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'').
(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program, the relevant foreign 
assistance agency shall provide flexible funding to global innovators 
and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what 
works to improve development outcomes, and transition to scale those 
solutions with rigorously demonstrated potential to improve millions of 
lives on a cost-effective basis.
(c) Core Principles of Program.--In carrying out the program, the 
relevant foreign assistance agency shall assess applications for 
funding under this subsection according to the following core 
principles:
(1) Rigorous evidence of impact.
(2) Cost-effectiveness.
(3) Potential for scale and financial sustainability.
(d) Administrative Provisions.--In carrying out the program, the 
relevant foreign assistance agency shall--
(1) provide funding using evidence-tiered funding to allow 
for risk-taking at early stages while mitigating risk at later 
stages, thereby maximizing impact per taxpayer dollar spent; 
and
(2) work across all countries and sectors supported by 
Department assistance programs, with the goal of finding, 
testing, and scaling up proven solutions.
(e) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 60 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the relevant foreign assistance agency 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make 
available to the public a report on the implementation of the program 
that includes--
(1) an assessment of the extent to which proven solutions 
have been scaled up inside and outside of the Department; and
(2) a description of the relevant foreign assistance 
agency's decision-making process, including with respect to the 
use of funding received from external sources.

TITLE VII--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

SEC. 701. COORDINATION WITH THE OFFICE OF OPINION RESEARCH.

(a) Surveys.--The Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications 
shall request the Office of Opinion Research of the Bureau of 
Intelligence and Research of the Department to conduct public opinion 
surveys that inform the Bureau of Strategic Communications of the 
Department on cultural context, target audiences, and shifting 
attitudes towards the United States and United States interests in 
regions where United States funded media outlets operate or could 
operate in the future.
(b) Evaluation of Media Effectiveness.--The Office of Opinion 
Research of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department 
shall evaluate the effectiveness of United States-funded media in 
influencing foreign audiences according to the original purpose, policy 
goals, and performance indicators established by the Assistant 
Secretary for Strategic Communications in the development of United 
States-funded media campaigns.

SEC. 702. REPORTS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED STATES FUNDED 
MEDIA.

(a) Briefing to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for Strategic 
Communications shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on 
the integration and operationalization of the Voice of America and the 
Office of Cuba Broadcasting.
(b) Annual Report.--Not later than July 1 of each of the first two 
years beginning after the date of the briefing required by subsection 
(a), the Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications shall submit 
a report to the appropriate congressional committees that provides 
updates explaining--
(1) implementation of new programs or services, expansion 
of programs and services, or reduction of programs and 
services;
(2) performance metrics used to assess the effectiveness of 
its programs and services in advancing the policy interests of 
the United States and positively influencing foreign audiences' 
views over time; and
(3) all contracts or agreements with private entities or 
individuals, whether such contracts or agreements are issued on 
a competitive or non-competitive basis, with such updates 
including the identities of such private entities and 
individuals, the duration of such contracts or agreements, and 
the costs of such contracts or agreements.

SEC. 703. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COORDINATING 
COMMITTEE.

(a) Establishment of the Cultural Heritage Coordinating 
Committee.--The Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee, described in 
section 2 of the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property 
Act (Pub. L. 114-151, 130 Stat. 369), is hereby established, with the 
following members--
(1) a member appointed by the Secretary of Defense;
(2) a member appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury;
(3) a member appointed by the Attorney General;
(4) a member appointed by the Secretary of the Interior;
(5) a member appointed by the Secretary of Homeland 
Security;
(6) a member appointed by the Commissioner of United Stares 
Customs and Border Protection;
(7) a designee appointed by the Secretary of the 
Smithsonian Institution; and
(8) other members in such numbers and with such 
qualifications as may be deemed appropriate and appointed by 
the Chair of the Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee 
pursuant to subsection (c)(2).
(b) Establishment of Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee Task 
Forces.--The Cultural Property Anti-Trafficking Task Force (formerly 
the Cultural Antiquities Task Force, established as directed by H. 
Rept. 108-401, which accompanied the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 
2004 (Pub. L. 108-199)), is established and shall operate as a 
subordinate element of the Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee 
established in subsection (a).
(c) Authority of the Chair of the Cultural Heritage Coordinating 
Committee.--The Secretary shall appoint an employee of the Department 
serving at or above the rank of Assistant Secretary to serve 
concurrently with that employee's other duties as Chair of the Cultural 
Heritage Coordinating Committee--
(1) to convene the Cultural Heritage Coordinating 
Committee;
(2) to appoint additional members of the Committee in such 
numbers and with such qualifications as the Chair deems 
appropriate;
(3) to coordinate the Committee's activities with Federal 
agencies and trust instrumentalities with responsibility for 
the preservation and protection of international cultural 
property;
(4) 0to consult on behalf of the Committee with 
nongovernmental organizations, including the United States 
Committee of the Blue Shield, museums, professional and 
scholarly organizations, educational and research institutions, 
and other participants in the international cultural property 
market regarding efforts to protect and preserve international 
cultural property; and
(5) to direct and manage existing task forces and to 
establish new task forces, working groups, and subcommittees, 
including--
(A) the Cultural Property Anti-Trafficking Task 
Force, to--
(i) support and coordinate law enforcement 
efforts;
(ii) assist with preservation efforts 
through enhancing site and museum security, law 
enforcement trainings, and creation of 
inventories abroad;
(iii) promote public awareness, and
(iv) engage in other projects to prevent 
trafficking in international cultural property;
(B) the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural 
Preservation, to protect other cultures and thereby 
further US national interests by reducing incentives 
for terrorist activities and increasing economic 
opportunity through the preservation of sites, objects, 
or expressions, including such sites, objects, and 
expressions at risk from political instability, armed 
conflict, civil unrest, or natural or other disasters;
(C) the Cultural Heritage Exchange Task Force to 
assist and promote the international loan of cultural 
property to cultural, educational, scientific, and 
religious institutions in the United States, in 
particular the cultural property affiliated with 
religious and ethnic minorities and Indigenous peoples 
represented by diaspora communities in the United 
States; and to facilitate research collaborations and 
exchanges with international educational missions from 
the United States; and
(D) such other task forces, working groups, and 
subcommittees as the Chair may deem appropriate.
(d) Frequency of Meetings of the Cultural Heritage Coordinating 
Committee.--The Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee shall meet at 
the call of its Chair not less frequently than three times each 
calendar year.
(e) Reports on Protecting and Preserving International Cultural 
Property.--Section 4 of the Protect and Preserve International Cultural 
Property Act (Pub. L. 114-151) is amended as follows--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
``for the next 6 years'' and inserting ``until 2031'';
(2) by striking subparagraph (2)(C) and inserting ``a list, 
in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, of completed 
Federal criminal, civil, and civil forfeiture actions, 
proceedings, cases, and matters, a list of the statutes and 
regulations employed in each such action, and publication of 
such actions once completed; and''; and
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``done at The Hague, May 
14, 1954.'' and inserting ``done at The Hague, May 14, 1954, 
including the number, commission status, and readiness of any 
specialist military cultural property protection personnel in 
the active and reserve forces of the United States''.
(f) Reporting on Cultural Heritage Destruction.--The Secretary, to 
the extent practicable, may include as part of the annual human rights 
country reports prepared pursuant to sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n and 2304) particularly 
severe instances of cultural property destruction, including the extent 
to which such destruction is widespread and systematic, engaged in or 
tolerated by the government of that country or directed at ethnic and 
religious minorities or Indigenous peoples by the government of that 
country.

SEC. 704. MEGA-DECADE SPORTS DIPLOMACY.

(a) Strategy Submission.--
(1) Initial strategy.--Not later than 120 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary for 
Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department shall submit 
to the appropriate congressional committees a five-year sports 
diplomacy strategy to strategically leverage the major sporting 
events being hosted in the United States to enhance United 
States soft power, diplomatic relationships, and global 
leadership;
(2) Subsequent strategy.--Not later than five years after 
the date on which the initial strategy is submitted pursuant to 
paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall submit a 
subsequent five-year strategy in accordance with the 
requirements of this section.
(b) Strategy Elements.--Each strategy required under subsection (a) 
shall include--
(1) a description of the Department's diplomatic objectives 
and metrics of success related to the mega-decade of sports;
(2) a plan to partner with local host cities, diaspora 
communities, creatives, athletes, the sports industry, private 
sector entities, human rights organizations, and civil society 
stakeholders to showcase United States national strengths and 
forge new diplomatic connections;
(3) a plan to coordinate internally in the Department to 
leverage sporting events to advance diplomatic efforts, 
including by--
(A) integrating sports diplomacy into regional 
bureaus' bilateral engagements;
(B) incorporating sports into public diplomacy to 
reach new foreign audiences; and
(C) leveraging sports diplomacy to advance 
commercial diplomacy.
(4) a plan to ensure expeditious and secure visa processing 
for athletes, their families and staff, and eligible 
international visitors, including reducing appointment wait 
times;
(5) a description of the financial and personnel resources 
needed to implement the strategy;
(6) any plans to deploy domestic public diplomacy 
resources, such as the Cultural Unit and Foreign Press Center 
used during the 1984 Olympic Games, to enable engagement with 
American culture and values;
(7) a requirement that each strategy be made publicly 
available on the website of the Department not later than 180 
days after enactment, and again 5 years later; and
(8) a requirement that the Assistant Secretary consult with 
the relevant congressional committees prior to submission and 
provide implementation updates every 180 days through December 
31, 2034.
(c) Implementation and Office Structure.--
(1) Office establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the 
date of enactment, the Secretary shall rename the sports 
diplomacy division of the Department as the ``Office of Sports 
Diplomacy,'' which shall report directly to the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges in 
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the 
Department;
(2) Office responsibilities.--The Office of Sports 
Diplomacy shall manage sports diplomacy exchange programs and 
implement the strategy under subsection (a), including by--
(A) coordinating implementation across relevant 
bureaus and offices;
(B) partnering with host cities to identify new 
avenues for foreign engagement;
(C) engaging diaspora communities to deepen people-
to-people ties;
(D) collaborating with United States sports 
leagues, athletes, and the sports industry to expand 
sports diplomacy programs;
(E) working with host cities' international trade 
and tourism offices to expand commercial engagement;
(F) elevating American arts, film, and music to 
promote cultural connection with foreign visitors; and
(G) coordinating with internal and interagency 
stakeholders to ensure efficient visa processing for 
athletes, staff, and foreign visitors.
(3) Staffing requirement.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment and through December 31, 2034, the 
Secretary shall assign not fewer than three additional full-
time equivalent employees to the Office of Sports Diplomacy to 
support the strategy's implementation. These employees--
(A) shall not be dual-hatted; and
(B) may be assigned through mechanisms including--
(i) the use of existing flexible hiring 
authorities, including Domestic Employees 
Teleworking Overseas; and
(ii) the realignment of existing personnel.
(d) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than one year after 
submission of the initial strategy, and annually thereafter through 
December 31, 2034, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report on progress toward achieving the 
objectives of this section.
(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``mega-decade of 
sports'' and ``American decade of sports'' mean the major international 
sporting competitions hosted in the United States between 2024 and 
2034, including--
(1) the 2024 Copa America;
(2) the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup;
(3) the 2026 FIFA World Cup;
(4) the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games;
(5) the 2031 Men's and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cups; and
(6) the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

SEC. 705. FOREIGN RELATIONS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

(a) Authority.--The Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, 
in consultation with the Secretary, may establish exchange programs 
under which officers or employees of the Department, including 
individuals appointed under title 5, United States Code, and members of 
the Foreign Service (as defined in section 103 of the Foreign Service 
Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3903)), may be assigned, for not more than one 
year, to a position with any foreign government or international entity 
that permits an employee to be assigned to a position with the 
Department.
(b) Salary and Benefits.--
(1) Members of foreign service.--During a period in which a 
member of the Foreign Service is participating in an exchange 
program authorized pursuant to subsection (a), such member 
shall be entitled to the salary and benefits to which such 
member would receive but for the assignment under this section.
(2) Non-foreign service employees of department.--An 
employee of the Department other than a member of the Foreign 
Service participating in an exchange program authorized 
pursuant to subsection (a) shall be treated in all respects as 
if detailed to an international organization pursuant to 
section 3343(c) of title 5, United States Code.
(3) Foreign participants.--The salary and benefits of an 
employee of a foreign government or international entity 
participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to 
subsection (a) shall be paid by such government or entity 
during the period in which such employee is participating in 
such program, and shall not be reimbursed by the Department.
(c) Non-Reciprocal Assignment.--The Under Secretary may authorize a 
non-reciprocal assignment of personnel pursuant to this section, with 
or without reimbursement from the foreign government or international 
entity for all or part of the salary and other expenses payable during 
such assignment, if such is in the interests of the United States.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
to authorize the appointment as an officer or employee of the United 
States of--
(1) an individual whose allegiance is to any country, 
government, or foreign or international entity other than to 
the United States; or
(2) an individual who has not met the requirements of 
sections 3331, 3332, 3333, and 7311 of title 5, United States 
Code, or any other provision of law concerning eligibility for 
appointment as, and continuation of employment as, an officer 
or employee of the United States.

SEC. 706. FOREIGN SUPPRESSION OF UNITED STATES SPEECH.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act 
and annually thereafter for 2 years, the Assistant Secretary of State 
for Strategic Communications in consultation with relevant agencies 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on--
(1) transnational repression of speech in the United 
States;
(2) United States Government responses to transnational 
repression of speech in the United States; and
(3) recommendations on how to address transnational 
repression of speech.
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