The State Department would get clearer leadership roles and official bureaus for major work like passports, visas, security, technology, and buildings. The bill also lets some fees support consular services in 2026 and 2027, while adding new rules for post closures and foreign mission property.
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To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State. is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Latest action on H.R. 5245: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the State Department workers and offices that run passports, visas, overseas security, technology systems, buildings, hiring, and training. It could also affect people applying for passports or visas, U.S. citizens who need help overseas, foreign missions with property in the United States, and congressional committees that oversee State Department spending and post closures.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how quickly and reliably the State Department runs core services and protects U.S. diplomats. Clearer management may help with passports, visas, embassy security, technology systems, hiring, training, and property decisions. The tradeoff is that the bill also gives the Department broader tools over data sharing, spending flexibility, law enforcement roles, and foreign mission property. The real effect would depend on how the State Department uses these powers and how Congress funds them.
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Officially: To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.
The State Department would get clearer leadership roles and official bureaus for major work like passports, visas, security, technology, and buildings. The bill also lets some fees support consular services in 2026 and 2027, while adding new rules for post closures and foreign mission property.
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Sitting in Foreign Affairs
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (9/10/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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