Bill · H.R. 5247· House(119-HR-5247)
To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the authorities for International Security Affairs within the Department of State. It creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs to oversee policy, assistance, and threats. The bill also establishes specific offices and bureaus to handle trafficking, narcotics and law enforcement, arms control, counterterrorism, and emerging threats. It designates leadership roles, such as Assistant Secretaries, for these various areas. Finally, it authorizes the necessary funding for these positions and bureaus for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+7
The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and authorizes funding for related activities.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
The bill creates dedicated leadership roles to lead diplomatic policy on emerging threats and security.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+6
The bill authorizes funding for security assistance, training, and equipping foreign law enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill focuses on expanding security assistance and military-related activities with foreign powers.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill authorizes additional funding for new bureaus and positions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill establishes multiple new high-level offices and bureaus, increasing government expenditure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Combating Trafficking: The bill establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking to help carry out the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, which includes consulting with trafficking victims and affected persons (SEC. 402).
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Fighting Organized Crime and Drugs: It creates an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to combat international narcotics production, trafficking, and all forms of transnational organized crime, including money laundering and corruption (SEC. 406).
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Addressing New Technology Threats: The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats to mitigate risks from lethal autonomous systems, engineered bioweapons, and the military use of artificial intelligence and biotechnology (SEC. 412).
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Improving Global Safety: The bill authorizes a focus on international counterterrorism activities and programs intended to advance the safety and economic prosperity of the American people (SEC. 410).
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Preventing Nuclear Proliferation: It establishes the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation to handle compliance with international disarmament and arms control agreements (SEC. 409).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Vetting of Foreign Personnel: The bill allows for the training and equipping of foreign police and civilian law enforcement, which depends on "appropriate vetting" to ensure the assistance is given to the correct units (SEC. 406).
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+7Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+7Improves International Alliances+6Increases Foreign Aid+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Reduces Military Spending-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+3
- 9/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
- 9/17/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House