To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs within the Department of State with broad responsibility over arms control, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, transnational crime, narcotics, establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking within the State Department, headed by a Director with Ambassador-at-Large rank appointed by the President, and authorizes appropriations for the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs from funds appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It relies on definition changes and appropriations. The main policy areas are International Security, Criminal Justice, Defense, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
State Department International Security Affairs office could gain revenue opportunities, State Department leadership and senior career officials could gain revenue opportunities, and State Department emerging threats staff could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers could face higher costs and Organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs within the Department of State with broad responsibility over arms control, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, transnational crime, narcotics...
- Establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking within the State Department, headed by a Director with Ambassador-at-Large rank appointed by the President.
- Authorizes appropriations for the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs from funds appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Authorizes an Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs position responsible for coordination with the Department of Defense and foreign militaries.
- Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs to oversee funds for international military education and training and the national security engagement account for fiscal years 2026-2027.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs within the Department of State with broad responsibility over arms control, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, transnational crime, narcotics, establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking within the State Department, headed by a Director with Ambassador-at-Large rank appointed by the President, and authorizes appropriations for the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs from funds appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Key Policy Areas
International Security, Criminal Justice, Defense, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs within the Department of State with broad responsibility over arms control, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, transnational crime, narcotics, establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking within the State Department, headed by a Director with Ambassador-at-Large rank appointed by the President, and authorizes appropriations for the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs from funds appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Policy Domains
Title IV - International Security Affairs
Identified Gains
- State Department International Security Affairs office
- State Department leadership and senior career officials
- State Department emerging threats staff
- State Department counterterrorism staff
- International narcotics control program implementers
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
- Organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Self introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Career foreign service officers in law enforcement, Federal government career officials in trafficking enforcement, Foreign policy professionals seeking senior positions
Anti-crime technology and equipment suppliers, Defense contractors engaged in foreign military sales, Defense contractors in military education
Arms control verification technology providers, Biotechnology and biosecurity firms, Drug enforcement technology providers
Counterterrorism contractors and security firms, International law enforcement contractors and consultants, International narcotics control contractors
AI and emerging technology defense contractors, Cybersecurity firms, Defense technology companies in AI and autonomous systems
Intelligence and analysis service providers, Nuclear nonproliferation consultants and experts
Military training and education providers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_department"
- → Department of State
- "the_under_secretary"
- → Under Secretary for International Security Affairs
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