# 119-hr-5323: To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

119-hr-5323, To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5323
- Congress: 119
- Title: To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Creates an Office of Subnational Diplomacy at the State Department** to help U.S. states, counties, cities, and municipalities work with foreign governments, attract overseas investment, and counter foreign malign influence. It would also advise local leaders on risks and coordinate subnational actions with U.S. foreign-policy goals. - Helps subnational governments attract foreign direct investment, bid to host major international events, and track investment trends at county and city levels to highlight opportunities. - Advises and trains local elected officials and staff on the risks of engagements with countries of concern, shares best practices to build resilience against political interference, and helps during negotiations of agreements or memoranda of understanding. - Establishes a Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy who reports to the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and serves as the Department’s principal official for coordinating support with groups like the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Governors Association, and the National League of Cities.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New State Department help for states and cities: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create an Office of Subnational Diplomacy at the State Department, led by a Special Representative. The office would work with states, counties, and cities on foreign ties. It would help attract and track foreign investment, support bids to host major events (including s…

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- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
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- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5323 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5323)

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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5323 (as of 2026-04-21).