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New Office of City and State Diplomacy: Empowering Local Governments in Foreign Policy

This act establishes a new office within the Department of State to support cities and states in their international engagements. It aims to promote trade, investment, and knowledge exchange, potentially benefiting local communities and economies. Citizens may see advantages from better coordinated international efforts at the local level.
Key points
Creation of an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State to coordinate local international cooperation.
The Office will support cities and states in promoting exports, attracting investments, and exchanging knowledge with foreign counterparts.
Possibility of detailing State Department employees to local governments to advise on international affairs.
Improved communication with the public about the impact of diplomacy on their daily lives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4526
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

City and State Diplomacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4526.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State to coordinate local international cooperation.
  • The Office will support cities and states in promoting exports, attracting investments, and exchanging knowledge with foreign counterparts.
  • Possibility of detailing State Department employees to local governments to advise on international affairs.
  • Improved communication with the public about the impact of diplomacy on their daily lives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Local Government Economy