This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. The report must detail the current capacity and ability of the United States Mission in Australia to provide administrative and operational support for all U.S. government personnel under its authority. Key elements of the report include specifics on anticipated mission growth from 2025 to 2030 and the expansion of interagency presence in Australia. It also requires an assessment of additional administrative and operational support systems needed to accommodate this growth trajectory. Furthermore, the report must analyze potential resource gaps that could hinder mission capacity and undermine critical U.S. objectives, such as strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance and the AUKUS security partnership . Finally, it mandates recommendations for necessary additional facilities, staffing, and resources, along with an analysis of the funding required to implement these recommendations, to ensure robust diplomatic and operational capabilities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act
USA119th CongressHR-6123| House
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. The report must detail the current capacity and ability of the United States Mission in Australia to provide administrative and operational support for all U.S. government personnel under its authority. Key elements of the report include specifics on anticipated mission growth from 2025 to 2030 and the expansion of interagency presence in Australia. It also requires an assessment of additional administrative and operational support systems needed to accommodate this growth trajectory. Furthermore, the report must analyze potential resource gaps that could hinder mission capacity and undermine critical U.S. objectives, such as strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance and the AUKUS security partnership . Finally, it mandates recommendations for necessary additional facilities, staffing, and resources, along with an analysis of the funding required to implement these recommendations, to ensure robust diplomatic and operational capabilities.