# 119-hr-2602: Defending American Diplomacy Act

119-hr-2602, Defending American Diplomacy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2602
- Congress: 119
- Title: Defending American Diplomacy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 40
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Requires Congressional authorization and a detailed plan before any Department of State reorganization can take effect.** This bill would bar any reorganization unless Congress enacts specific statutory authority and the Secretary of State submits a plan meeting strict requirements. - Department leaders and political appointees would face immediate limits if they move forward without approval. The Comptroller General must certify noncompliance and, on certification, funds to support any activity of the "Department of Government Efficiency" would be blocked and State Department funds could not be used for official travel by politically appointed officials. - State Department employees would gain required protections in any reorganization plan, including a workforce impact analysis, transition plans for reassignment or termination, retraining, and compensation for terminated employees. - U.S. diplomatic operations and congressional oversight would be central to decisions. The Secretary would need to analyze effects on diplomatic footprint, consular services, intelligence, military cooperation, interagency coordination, development, and humanitarian assistance and submit a plan with eight minimum elements to four congressional committees.

## Cosponsors (40)

- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Congress approval for State Department reorganizations: mixed, medium. This bill would block any State Department reorganization unless Congress passes a specific law and a detailed plan is sent to Congress first. The plan would need to describe the changes, staffing effects, new duties and skills, risks, and a timeline. It would also analyze impacts on visas and cons…

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- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
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## Sources
- [119-hr-2602 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2602)

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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2602 (as of 2026-04-21).