# 119-hres-623: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

119-hres-623, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2025-12-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-623
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-20

## Summary

**Science diplomacy** would be the main tool this resolution backs to tackle shared global challenges and boost U.S. influence. It would press the State Department to modernize science and technology capabilities, create expert advisory structures, and expand technical recruitment and training. - U.S. diplomacy: Encourages using scientific collaboration to address shared problems and build international partnerships, citing CERN and SESAME as examples that united former adversaries. - Scientists and research institutions: Supports transnational research cooperation across fields like biology, medical sciences, and archaeology by promoting joint facilities and projects. - State Department workforce: Calls for a Science and Technology Advisory Board, would elevate the Science and Technology Adviser to assistant secretary rank, asks for more technical hiring and training, and would assess re-creating a Foreign Service Reserve Officer cone to recruit experts.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] (D-CA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Boost State Department science capacity: benefit, low. If adopted, the resolution would ask the Secretary of State to boost the State Department's science and technology capacity. It would ask for science and technology foresight assessments. It would ask for a Science and Technology Advisory Board of independent experts. It would ask that the Science…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-623 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/623)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-623 (as of 2025-12-20).