Bill · H.R. 1516· House(119-HR-1516)
To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau.
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 2/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- James Baird
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a formal report to specific congressional committees. The report must assess the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau to determine if it should be maintained. It requires an explanation of the Bureau's unique functions and a full cost analysis. Additionally, the report must look at the costs of dissolving the Bureau and any resulting immediate or long-term savings. Finally, a plan must be included regarding which functions or personnel would be absorbed by other bureaus.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires a formal report and cost analysis to be submitted to congressional committees regarding the Bureau's existence and functions.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill mandates a cost analysis of the potential savings associated with dissolving the Bureau.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill requires a full cost analysis and an assessment of whether the Bureau should be maintained to ensure efficient spending.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-2
The assessment and potential dissolution of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau could reduce resources available for international stability initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Accountability: The bill requires a cost analysis that includes potential savings, both immediate and long-term, related to the dissolution of the Bureau (Section 1(b)(3)). This could help ensure taxpayer money is being used effectively.
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Organizational Clarity: By requiring an explanation of the unique function the Bureau serves (Section 1(b)(2)), the government provides transparency on why this specific entity exists.
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Strategic Planning: The requirement for a plan detailing how functions or personnel would be absorbed by other Bureaus (Section 1(b)(4)) ensures that if changes occur, there is a clear transition strategy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Bureau Dissolution: The bill asks for a bottom-line assessment as to whether the Bureau should be maintained (Section 1(b)(1)), which implies the Bureau could be dissolved.
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Dissolution Costs: The report must analyze potential costs related to the dissolution of the Bureau (Section 1(b)(3)(A)), which could represent a financial burden if the Bureau is closed.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Reduces Government Spending+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Increases Foreign Aid-2
- 2/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House