Bill · H.R. 7036· House(119-HR-7036)
Data Driven Diplomacy Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Huizenga
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Data Driven Diplomacy Act," aims to increase collaboration within the Department of State. It specifically targets the Office of Opinion Research of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research and the Bureau of Global Public Affairs. The legislation directs the Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs to request public opinion surveys from the Office of Opinion Research. These surveys are intended to provide information on cultural context and target audiences. Additionally, they would track shifting attitudes toward the United States and its interests in specific regions. These regions are defined as those where United States funded media outlets currently operate or may operate in the future.
Yes
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill enhances diplomatic capabilities by providing intelligence on cultural context and public attitudes to inform U.S. media strategy.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+1
The bill utilizes opinion research capabilities within the State Department to generate new data insights.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill centralizes and utilizes specialized data collection within federal agencies to inform diplomatic strategy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Improved Intelligence on Cultural Context and Attitudes: The Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs can request surveys from the Office of Opinion Research to gain information on cultural context, target audiences, and shifting attitudes toward the United States and its interests (Section 2). This could provide the Department of State with better information regarding regions where U.S. funded media operates or may operate in the future.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 1/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York