House Bill 4526
117th Congress(2021-2022)
City and State Diplomacy Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4526
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 19, 2021
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07/29/2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
07/29/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/19/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
07/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:11:52 PM