To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
Sponsored By: Representative Self
In Committee
Summary
Reorganizes the State Department's international security leadership by creating an Under Secretary for International Security Affairs and new bureaus focused on arms control, narcotics, counterterrorism, trafficking, and emerging threats. The measure would centralize policy, coordination, and programming for those topics under a single senior official who would set strategy and guide Department staff and overseas missions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bureau for Arms Control Compliance
If enacted, the State Department would establish a Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation led by an Assistant Secretary. The bureau would handle verification and compliance with arms control and disarmament agreements. No specific funding amounts are named in this provision.
New Bureau for Emerging Threats
If enacted, the State Department would set up a Bureau for Emerging Threats led by an Assistant Secretary. The office would focus on risks from AI, biotech, quantum tech, and autonomous weapons. It would work with other agencies on polar, space, and undersea security issues. Funding would come from the Under Secretary’s section 403 amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
New Bureau for Narcotics and Crime
If enacted, the State Department would create a Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement. It would fight drug production and trafficking, support vetted foreign police, and strengthen justice systems abroad. It would also combat transnational crime and illicit finance. The Assistant Secretary must certify yearly to Congress that U.S. enforcement staff abroad follow section 207 rules. Funding would come from the Under Secretary’s section 403 amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
New Counterterrorism Leader at State
If enacted, the State Department would create an Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism. This person would oversee global counterterrorism policy and programs. They would advise the Secretary and join interagency and international meetings. Funding would come from the Under Secretary’s section 403 amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
New Leader for Political-Military Affairs
If enacted, the State Department would name an Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs. This office would coordinate with the Defense Department and foreign militaries. It would manage international military education and training funds and a national security engagement account. Funding would come from the Under Secretary’s section 403 amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
New Under Secretary for Security
If enacted, the State Department would create an Under Secretary for International Security Affairs. This leader would coordinate arms control, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, narcotics, and related security work. They would guide policy across the Department and with other U.S. agencies and allies. Funding for this role would come from amounts authorized under section 141 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Office to Fight Human Trafficking
If enacted, the State Department would create an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. A Senate-confirmed Ambassador-at-Large would lead it, with two deputies. The office would set policy, control some anti-trafficking funds, coordinate with agencies and NGOs, and consult victims. It would compile the annual report and ensure staff complete yearly anti-trafficking training.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Self
TX • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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