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To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes.

6/9/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5248

The bill H.R. 5248 of the 119th Congress, introduced on September 10, 2025, aims to ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, emphasizing that economic security is crucial for national security. Specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context, but the bill seeks to position the Department of State to reflect this critical link between economic and national security. More detailed provisions and objectives of the bill can be accessed through the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5248/BILLS-119hr5248ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 5248

This bill restructures the Department of State's Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, dividing the office into four bureaus and two offices. (The current structure is here.) The bill also specifies the functions of these organizations and the responsibilities of the organizations' leaders. 

Under the bill, the following organizations fall under the Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs:

  • the Bureau of Commercial Diplomacy covers trade and investment promotion and policy, international finance and development, and transportation affairs;
  • the Bureau of Water, Environment, and Space Affairs covers space, oceans, environmental quality, fisheries, wildlife, wildlife trafficking, and conservation affairs;
  • the Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy formulates and implements international energy, energy technology, critical minerals, and relevant supply chain policies;
  • the Bureau of Sanctions Policy develops policies governing the imposition of sanctions and sanctions strategies;
  • the Office of the Chief Economist provides expert economic advice and analysis; and
  • the Office of Subnational Diplomacy enables the department’s work with state and local governments within the United States to improve the ability of those governments to attract foreign investment, counter foreign malign influence within the United States, and contribute to U.S. foreign policy priorities.

An assistant secretary with specified responsibilities leads each of the four bureaus. The heads of the two offices also have specified responsibilities.

The Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs shall administer and oversee the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund, which provides for technology security and semiconductor supply chain activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 5248

Bill HR 5248 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 8, 2026. Bill HR 5248 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025.  Bill HR 5248's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 8, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5248

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5248

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5248

To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes.
To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Gatlin Sawyer

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21 hours ago

Honestly, this bill is just another example of politicians trying to make themselves look good without actually doing anything substantial. It's all talk and no action. But hey, at least it might help improve some economic and foreign policies, right? Who knows, maybe it'll even benefit me in some way. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased cybersecurity measures?