Bill · H.R. 6123· House(119-HR-6123)
Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Amo
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act," focuses on oversight of our diplomatic presence in Australia. It requires the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs to submit a report to Congress regarding the capacity of the United States Mission in Australia. The report must look at the mission's ability to provide administrative and operational support to all government personnel there. It also calls for details on staffing, interagency growth, and the necessary support systems for future growth through 2030. Finally, the report must analyze resource gaps and recommend necessary facilities, staffing, and funding.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill requires a report to ensure the mission can support the growing United States-Australia alliance and AUKUS partnership.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates a report to Congress regarding the capacity and resource gaps of the US Mission in Australia.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill focuses on administrative and operational mission growth rather than direct veteran benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Oversight: The bill requires a report on the current capacity and ability of the mission (Section 2(a)), which ensures officials are tracking if the mission can sufficiently support government personnel.
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Preparedness for Future Growth: By requiring details on staffing and operations for planned growth from 2025 to 2030 (Section 2(b)(1)), the bill helps ensure the mission is prepared for future needs.
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Strengthening Security Partnerships: The report requires an analysis of resource gaps that could affect the United States-Australia alliance and the AUKUS security partnership (Section 2(b)(4)), which could help safeguard these critical objectives.
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Identification of Necessary Resources: The bill asks for recommendations on additional facilities, staffing, and resources (Section 2(b)(5)), as well as the funding required (Section 2(b)(6)), to ensure mission growth can be successfully executed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada