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Supporting US City and State Diplomacy Abroad

This act establishes a new office within the Department of State to help US cities and states engage with international partners. This aims to facilitate cooperation in trade, security, health, and environmental protection, while promoting American interests globally. Citizens may benefit from improved international relations at their local government level.
Key points
An Office of City and State Diplomacy is established within the Department of State to coordinate international engagement by local and state governments.
The Office will support trade, investment, and the sharing of best practices between US cities/states and their foreign counterparts.
Department of State employees can be assigned to local governments to assist with international affairs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3072
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-10-26
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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_S_3072.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An Office of City and State Diplomacy is established within the Department of State to coordinate international engagement by local and state governments.
  • The Office will support trade, investment, and the sharing of best practices between US cities/states and their foreign counterparts.
  • Department of State employees can be assigned to local governments to assist with international affairs.
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 Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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