Bill · H.R. 4455· House(119-HR-4455)
United States Security Assistance Effectiveness Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Sara Jacobs
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The United States Security Assistance Effectiveness Act aims to reform the Department of State regarding security assistance. It mandates organizational changes, including the creation of an Office of Security Assistance and a Coordinator role. The bill requires the establishment of a specialized training curriculum at the Foreign Service Institute. It also calls for the creation of a common database to track security assistance and security cooperation programs. Furthermore, the Act requires an assessment, monitoring, and evaluation program for countries receiving significant assistance. Finally, it establishes a security assistance framework and planning process to guide future diplomatic and regional strategies.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
The bill enhances the Department of State's ability to coordinate security assistance with diplomatic strategies.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
Mandating a common database and required reporting enhances transparency in security assistance programs.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
Improved oversight and strategic planning help build more effective and transparent security partnerships.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Strategic Oversight: The Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security would provide strategic policy guidance on objectives, metrics, and priorities for security assistance, ensuring integrated budgets and planning (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Professionalism: The bill establishes a specialized training curriculum at the Foreign Service Institute to provide employees with expertise in security assistance, including familiarity with human rights best practices and end-use monitoring (Section 3).
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Increased Accountability and Transparency: The creation of a common database will track information on security assistance and cooperation programs, funding, and transfers by recipient country (Section 5(a)).
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Better Monitoring of Recipient Countries: An assessment, monitoring, and evaluation program will be used to check factors such as state corruption, civilian oversight of security forces, and the record of international human rights law violations (Section 6(b)(1)).
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Strategic Planning and Goal Alignment: A new framework will help guide regional and country-specific planning, prioritizing overall goals and objectives in accordance with the National Security Strategy (Section 7(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Bureaucracy: The bill requires the designation of specific officers within Department bureaus and senior diplomatic officers at various overseas posts to coordinate security assistance (Section 2(c) and 2(d)).
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New Administrative Requirements for Diplomatic Posts: Chief of mission offices in foreign countries receiving assistance must designate a senior officer to oversee personnel and activities related to security assistance (Section 2(d)).
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Additional Reporting and Planning Burdens: The Secretary must submit multiple plans to congressional committees regarding implementation, the common database, and security assistance frameworks (Sections 2(e), 5(b), and 7(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+7Improves International Alliances+6Increases Foreign Aid+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Increases Federal Power+3
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam