This bill aims to significantly enhance the United States' commercial diplomacy efforts by establishing a dedicated Commercial Diplomatic Service within the Department of State. It seeks to integrate commercial diplomacy more closely with foreign policy, recognizing economic security as fundamental to national security. The legislation addresses concerns about declining resources and effectiveness of the Foreign Commercial Service currently housed in the Department of Commerce. A central provision of the bill is the creation of a Director General of the Foreign and Commercial Diplomatic Services , an Assistant Secretary-level position within the State Department, responsible for managing both Foreign Service generalists and the new Commercial Diplomatic Service. This Director General will oversee a Deputy of the Commercial Diplomatic Service , requiring specific expertise in areas like commercial diplomacy, international business development, and investment strategy. The bill mandates the establishment of the Commercial Diplomatic Service itself, composed of specialists focused on helping U.S. companies export and navigate international markets. The Secretary of State is directed to actively recruit individuals with demonstrated experience in business and economic analysis, international contract negotiation, and cross-cultural business practices for the new service. To ensure effectiveness, the bill mandates comprehensive, specialized training for these commercial diplomats, covering topics such as commercial advocacy, market access, supply chain resilience, and interagency coordination with entities like the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. While consolidating commercial diplomacy under the State Department, the bill also emphasizes the importance of deconflicting, minimizing duplication, and coordinating efforts with the Department of Commerce's existing Foreign Commercial Service. The legislation grants the Director General direct hire authority for the Commercial Diplomatic Service for a period of ten years, facilitating the rapid build-up of this specialized cadre. It also clarifies the Secretary of State's authority to contract with individuals or organizations to carry out the Act's provisions. The ultimate goal is to provide U.S. businesses with effective support in accessing and competing in international markets, ensuring that commercial diplomacy is a prioritized and well-resourced component of U.S. foreign policy.