Bill · H.R. 5323· House(119-HR-5323)
To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes the creation of an Office of Subnational Diplomacy within the Department of State. The Office would be led by a Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy reporting to the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs. This office aims to help local governments, such as cities and counties, work more effectively with foreign entities. Key goals include attracting foreign investment and countering foreign malign influence. The office would also assist local officials in hosting international events and advancing sports diplomacy.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Increased foreign direct investment and economic cooperation can create more opportunities for business owners.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill assists municipalities in attracting major international events and foreign investment.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill provides support for subnational units of government, which includes county and municipal governments in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth and Investment: The office would assist subnational governments in attracting foreign direct investment and other forms of economic cooperation (Section 1(a); Section 1(c)(5)(B-C)). This could help local economies grow by highlighting new opportunities.
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Protection Against Interference: The office is tasked with advising officials on risks associated with engaging certain countries and sharing ways to build resilience against foreign political interference and malign influence (Section 1(a); Section 1(c)(4)). This helps protect local political processes.
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Support for Local Events and Diplomacy: The bill provides for assistance in attracting or bidding to host major international events and advancing sports diplomacy (Section 1(c)(5)(A-E)). This could bring more attention and international engagement to local communities.
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Capacity Building for Local Officials: The office would help build the knowledge and capacity of local government staff who deal with foreign countries (Section 1(c)(5)(D)). This ensures local leaders are better equipped to handle international relations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
James MoylanRepublican · Guam