HR-4526 : Still Just a Bill

City and State Diplomacy Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office of City and State Diplomacy, which shall coordinate federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.House committee actions
2021-07-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-07-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2021-07-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • International law and treaties
  • State and local government operations
  • U.S. and foreign investments
  • Department of State

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