What does Preamble of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This bill aims to encourage the practice of expeditionary diplomacy at the Department of State.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expeditionary Diplomacy Act.

What does DEFINITION REQUIREMENT. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

The Secretary of State must submit a report to congressional committees within 90 days of enactment. The report must include a definition of 'expeditionary diplomacy' and its relation to non-expeditionary diplomacy. The report will outline how the Department of State applies this definition in high-security risk environments.

What does REPORT ON EXPEDITIONARY DIPLOMACY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This section requires a report on challenges with expeditionary diplomacy at the Department of State. The report must include assessments of capacity, challenges, and effectiveness of initiatives and laws. It must also assess personnel policies' impact on Foreign Service members' ability to practice expeditionary diplomacy.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the President's Letters of Instruction. Congress suggests the President should include promotion of risk management practices. The goal is to encourage diplomats to engage in expeditionary diplomacy. Diplomats should regularly and meaningfully engage with populations, even in high-risk environments.

What does AMENDMENTS TO CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This section amends Section 207(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The amendment strikes the word 'and' at the end of paragraph (1). The amendment strikes the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserts ‘; and’. A new paragraph (3) is added, requiring the Chief of Mission to exercise risk management practices. The new paragraph (3) encourages relevant government employees to engage in expeditionary diplomacy and with populations in the country.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPEDITIONARY DIPLOMACY TIGER TEAM. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This section establishes an Expeditionary Diplomacy Tiger Team. The team will produce recommendations to improve expeditionary diplomacy practices. The team consists of Department of State personnel, including a senior-level leader. The team will collaborate with external stakeholders, including the American Academy of Diplomacy and the American Foreign Service Association. The team will submit reports to Congress, including an initial plan and a final report.

What does APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DEFINED. of Expeditionary Diplomacy Act do?

This section defines the term 'appropriate congressional committees' The term includes the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives The term includes the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate

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Expeditionary Diplomacy Act

Last updated: 3/30/2026 · Introduced: 3/30/2026

Author: Sara Jacobs (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Secretary of State to define 'expeditionary diplomacy' and report on its implementation within high-risk environments.
It amends the Foreign Service Act to require Chiefs of Mission to incorporate risk management practices and encourage engagement with populations, even in high-risk areas.
The bill establishes an Expeditionary Diplomacy Tiger Team to develop recommendations for improving practices and submit reports to Congress.

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