What does PILOT PROGRAM ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITIONS. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section establishes a pilot program allowing the Secretary of State to engage in 'other transactions' for advanced critical security technology research and development. The program utilizes authorities from section 4021 of title 10, United States Code, and excludes contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants. The Secretary must develop and publicly release guidelines for using other transactions under the pilot program before it can commence. Transactions require approval from the Department of State's senior procurement executive, who must determine that contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements are not feasible or appropriate. The Department of State should allocate transactions to enable equitable participation from small business concerns. The pilot program's authority terminates on September 30, 2031.

What does PROMOTING HUMAN FLOURISHING IN FOREIGN ASSISTANCE. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section restricts the Secretary of State's ability to award grants to nongovernmental or international organizations. Grants may not be awarded if the Secretary determines they are not compliant with the 'Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance' rule. The Secretary may also not award grants if they are not compliant with the 'Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance' and 'Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance' rules. These rules were published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2026.

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To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.

Q: What does Preamble of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of State to take actions related to certain foreign affairs matters.

Q: What does PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN MAPS AND FLAGS. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of State from creating, procuring, or displaying maps that inaccurately depict the Gulf of America. It restricts the flags that may be flown over Department of State facilities. Allowed flags include the United States flag, the Foreign Service flag, the POW/MIA flag, the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag, state/insular area/District of Columbia flags at domestic locations, Indian Tribal government flags, official agency flags, and sovereign flags of other countries.

Q: What does DOCUMENT REQUESTS. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to ensure that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receiving grants or contracts from the Department of State can provide documents for auditing. The requirement applies to NGOs, including their contractors. The documents must be provided upon timely request and are necessary for the Department of State's auditing requirements.

Q: What does USAID CONSOLIDATION. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section allows the Secretary of State to reorganize the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), potentially including its abolition and transfer of functions to the Department of State. Any reorganization is treated as one under sections 1611 through 1615 of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998. The Secretary of State can delegate USAID's authorities, duties, and functions to the Department of State or other agencies. The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State assumes responsibility for oversight functions transferred from USAID. The Inspector General of the Department of State can exercise certain authorities under Title 5, United States Code, to assist with the transfer of responsibilities.

Q: What does FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section amends Section 484(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The amendment inserts a new subparagraph (C) into Section 484(a)(1).

Q: What does AMERICA FIRST DEPARTMENT OF STATE. of To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. do?

This section establishes a policy that Foreign Service policies, programs, personnel, and operations should prioritize core American interests and American citizens. The Secretary of State is responsible for developing a training course on 'America First Principles' at the Foreign Service Institute. Individuals must complete and pass the 'America First Principles' training course before serving at a foreign post or diplomatic mission. The requirement for this training will apply to individuals assigned to foreign posts or diplomatic missions 30 days after the training course is developed.

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Brian Mast (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the State Department from using maps that inaccurately depict the Gulf of America and restricts the flags that can be displayed at State Department facilities.
It establishes a pilot program allowing the State Department to use 'other transactions' for advanced technology research and development, excluding traditional contracts and grants.
The bill restricts foreign assistance grants to organizations that do not comply with specific rules related to protecting life and combating certain ideologies, and mandates that grant recipients provide documents for auditing.

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