Bills/H.R. 5247

To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.

To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.

In CommitteeForeign AffairsHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# HR 5247 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 5247 would authorize funding and establish authorities for the State Department's International Security Affairs office. Based on its listed subject areas, the bill appears to address how the U.S. manages international security matters—including military assistance to other countries, arms control agreements, counterterrorism efforts, and cooperation on issues like drug trafficking and human trafficking. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects the State Department and its operations abroad. It could also impact foreign governments that receive U.S.

military aid, American citizens living or working overseas, and federal agencies involved in law enforcement and national security. The general public could be indirectly affected through changes in how the U.S. conducts diplomacy and security relationships globally. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House. No detailed legislative text or specific provisions have been made publicly available in this summary, so the exact funding amounts, specific policy changes, or new restrictions cannot be determined without reviewing the full bill language.

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Latest Action

September 18, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsArms control and nonproliferationDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNuclear weaponsOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingTerrorismTrade restrictions

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Key Dates

Introduced
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
September 18, 2025
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