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US Diplomacy Shift: Turkey Reassigned to Middle East Affairs

This act changes how the U.S. State Department handles relations with Turkey, moving it from the European affairs bureau to the Near Eastern affairs bureau. This reflects Turkey's evolving international role and its increasing involvement in Middle Eastern issues. For citizens, this means potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy priorities, which could impact regional stability and global relations.
Key points
The U.S. State Department will reassign responsibility for Turkey from the European affairs bureau to the Near Eastern affairs bureau within 90 days.
The change aims to better align U.S. diplomatic strategy with Turkey's growing engagement in Middle Eastern affairs.
The act highlights Turkey's distancing from Europe and NATO, and its closer ties with non-Western powers like Russia and China.
The Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress within 5 years, assessing the effectiveness of this reassignment.
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Print number: 119_HR_1890
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Turkey Diplomatic Realignment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1890.

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 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. State Department will reassign responsibility for Turkey from the European affairs bureau to the Near Eastern affairs bureau within 90 days.
  • The change aims to better align U.S. diplomatic strategy with Turkey's growing engagement in Middle Eastern affairs.
  • The act highlights Turkey's distancing from Europe and NATO, and its closer ties with non-Western powers like Russia and China.
  • The Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress within 5 years, assessing the effectiveness of this reassignment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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