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Defending American Diplomacy Act
5/1/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2602
Bill 119 HR 2602, also known as the Department of State Reorganization Consultation Act, aims to prevent the executive branch from making any changes to the Department of State without first consulting and obtaining approval from Congress. The bill seeks to ensure that any reorganization within the Department of State is done in a transparent and collaborative manner, with input from both the executive and legislative branches of government.
If passed, this legislation would require the President to submit a detailed plan for any proposed reorganization of the Department of State to Congress for review and approval. This plan would need to outline the specific changes being proposed, the rationale behind these changes, and the potential impact on the Department's operations and effectiveness.
By requiring congressional consultation and approval for any reorganization of the Department of State, this bill aims to promote accountability and oversight in the decision-making process. It seeks to prevent any unilateral actions by the executive branch that could potentially undermine the Department's ability to carry out its important diplomatic and foreign policy functions. Overall, the Department of State Reorganization Consultation Act is designed to ensure that any changes to the Department of State are made in a thoughtful and collaborative manner, with the best interests of the American people in mind.
If passed, this legislation would require the President to submit a detailed plan for any proposed reorganization of the Department of State to Congress for review and approval. This plan would need to outline the specific changes being proposed, the rationale behind these changes, and the potential impact on the Department's operations and effectiveness.
By requiring congressional consultation and approval for any reorganization of the Department of State, this bill aims to promote accountability and oversight in the decision-making process. It seeks to prevent any unilateral actions by the executive branch that could potentially undermine the Department's ability to carry out its important diplomatic and foreign policy functions. Overall, the Department of State Reorganization Consultation Act is designed to ensure that any changes to the Department of State are made in a thoughtful and collaborative manner, with the best interests of the American people in mind.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2602
Bill HR 2602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2602 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2602's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2602
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
84Democrat Cosponsors
84Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2602
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2602
To prohibit the executive branch from engaging in any reorganization of the Department of State without congressional consultation and approval.
To prohibit the executive branch from engaging in any reorganization of the Department of State without congressional consultation and approval.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2602
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