Bill · H.R. 5248· House(119-HR-5248)
PROFIT Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The PROFIT Act of 2026 reorganizes the Department of State to prioritize economic security as national security. It creates a new Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment to oversee several specialized areas. These include new or updated roles for sanctions policy, economic analysis, energy security, and water, environment, and space affairs. The bill also establishes an Office of Subnational Diplomacy to help local U.S. governments with foreign investment and risks. Additionally, it changes hiring practices to increase civil service economic expertise within the Department.
Yes· 3 of 17
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+8
Specifically designed to promote international trade and expand US market access.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
Reorganizes the State Department to better align economic and foreign policies globally.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
Directly supports US businesses in winning foreign contracts and accessing international markets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for U.S. Businesses: The Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs is tasked with helping U.S. companies win foreign contracts, identifying market opportunities, and advocating for commercial interests overseas (Section 7).
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Local Government Assistance: The Office of Subnational Diplomacy helps city and county governments attract foreign investment and provides guidance on the risks of engaging with countries of concern (Section 8).
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Energy Access and Security: The bill directs efforts to alleviate energy poverty and enhance energy efficiency for U.S. allies and partners (Section 9).
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Environmental and Resource Protection: The Assistant Secretary for Water, Environment, and Space Affairs is responsible for protecting marine habitats, managing natural resources, and combating wildlife trafficking and illegal logging (Section 10).
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Economic Analysis: The Chief Economist provides data-driven research to ensure supply chain resilience and secure access to critical minerals (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Foreign Service Career Constraints: The bill mandates that Office Director and Deputy Office Director positions under the new Under Secretary be generally filled by civil service officers, limiting these roles for Foreign Service officers (Section 11).
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Sanctions Implications: The establishment of an Assistant Secretary for Sanctions Policy focuses on the imposition and enforcement of sanctions, which can have various political and economic implications (Section 5).
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 International Trade+8Improves Diplomatic Engagement+7Improves International Alliances+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+6Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7Good For Urban Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/8/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970-3974)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970-3974)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5248.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3970-3974)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.
- 9/17/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 9/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
James MoylanRepublican · Guam