To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
United States119th CongressHR-9087House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of State to implement new policies regarding diplomatic operations and technology acquisition. It prohibits the creation, procurement, or display of maps inaccurately depicting the Gulf of America and strictly limits flags flown over Department of State facilities to specific national, military, and governmental flags. Additionally, the bill authorizes a pilot program for advanced technology acquisitions, allowing "other transactions" for critical security technology R&D without competitive procedures until September 30, 2031, with guidelines ensuring small business participation. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of State may not award grants to nongovernmental or international organizations if they do not comply with specific Federal Register rules. These rules include "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance," "Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance," and "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance." Furthermore, the bill requires all grant recipients and contractors to provide necessary documents for auditing purposes, enhancing accountability in foreign assistance. A significant provision allows the Secretary of State to reorganize the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , potentially abolishing it and transferring its functions to the Department of State, with the Department's Inspector General assuming oversight. The bill also establishes a policy that the Foreign Service must champion "core American interests" and prioritize "America and American citizens first." To enforce this, it requires a mandatory "America First Principles" training course for all personnel serving at foreign posts or diplomatic missions.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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