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HR8161Referred to Committee

To encourage the practice of expeditionary diplomacy at the Department of State.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-03-30
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Sara Jacobs
Sara Jacobs
Democrat · CA · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-03-30

Bill Summary

This bill would encourage the State Department to conduct more "expeditionary diplomacy," which means sending diplomats out into the field to work directly in communities and regions rather than staying only in embassy offices. The goal is to help diplomats better understand local conditions and build stronger relationships with people in foreign countries by being more present and engaged on the ground. This would affect how the State Department operates and conducts its diplomatic work around the world.

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