To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.

The bill aims to reorganize and enhance the management authorities within the Department of State, establishing a more defined structure under the Under Secretary for Management . This central figure will oversee all matters pertaining to the Department's management and administration, including integration and transformation efforts supporting foreign operations and programs. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of areas such as acquisitions, human resources, health programs, information technology, facilities, security, and consular affairs. The bill also includes specific directives for the Under Secretary regarding the administration and disposition of historic and artistic furnishings within the Harry S. Truman Federal Building. To streamline operations, the bill authorizes an Assistant Secretary for Administration to lead a new Bureau of Administration, focusing on global logistics, safety, emergency management, and language support. It also establishes a Chief Information Officer for Diplomatic Technology , heading the new Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, responsible for the Department's information technology, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. A significant change involves transferring the Office of Consular Systems and Technology from the Bureau of Consular Affairs to the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology to unify IT strategy and cybersecurity policies. The bill details the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs , including policy formulation for immigration, visa and passport issuance, and the protection of U.S. citizens abroad. It imposes strict notification requirements for closing diplomatic posts and outlines exceptions for security threats or diplomatic breaks. Furthermore, it extends the use of passport and immigrant visa surcharges for consular services and allows for the transfer of discretionary funds to sustain consular operations, prioritizing United States citizen services. It also grants the Bureau of Consular Affairs authority to access federal information for verifying applicant eligibility and detecting fraud. An Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security is authorized to lead the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, with expanded responsibilities for protective operations, investigations, and security programs. This includes enhancing the role of Regional Security Officers and granting special agents broader authority for investigations, arrests, and protective functions. Concurrently, an Assistant Secretary for Asset Management will head the Bureau of Asset Management, overseeing the planning, acquisition, and maintenance of diplomatic facilities abroad and regulating foreign missions' real property within the United States. This section also introduces new regulations for foreign mission property transactions, requiring notification and allowing for divestiture under certain conditions, and exempts the Department from the Secure Federal LEASEs Act. Finally, the bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Human Resources to lead the Bureau of Human Resources, focusing on talent management, workforce development, and personnel benefits. It mandates that the Director of the Foreign Service Institute report to this Assistant Secretary and outlines a new structure for the Institute, including schools for professional studies, leadership, applied information technology, and foreign languages. The bill also authorizes the collection of fees for the use of diplomatic reception rooms, Blair House, and the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, with proceeds directed towards their maintenance and operations. Each new or reorganized bureau and office is authorized to receive necessary funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.