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HR9437FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Partners in Diplomacy Act (H.R. 9437)

Original title: Partners in Diplomacy Act

August 30, 2024

Foreign Policy Diplomacy International Relations Government Facilities

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

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Passed

Signed

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation changes how the U.S. manages its diplomatic real estate by permitting foreign allies to co-locate in U.S. facilities, potentially impacting federal facility maintenance costs and international diplomatic operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of State

The Secretary is granted new authority to manage and fund the co-location of foreign governments in U.S. facilities.

NATO member states

These nations are eligible to enter into co-location agreements to share U.S. government space abroad.

Major non-NATO allies

These nations are eligible to enter into co-location agreements to share U.S. government space abroad.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Lawler is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York's 17th district. context
Ms. Dean is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 4th district. context

Summary

This bill would allow the U.S. Secretary of State to share government-owned or leased office space abroad with strategic partner countries. The Secretary would have the authority to renovate and furnish these spaces to accommodate foreign government offices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are eligible for this co-location program?

Eligible countries include NATO member states and major non-NATO allies as defined under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Who pays for the renovations to these shared spaces?

The Secretary of State has the authority to set terms and conditions for these agreements, which may include requiring the foreign government to reimburse the U.S. for all or part of the costs for alterations, repairs, or furnishings.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

bill_numberForeign Assistance Act of 1961“Reference to section 517”Map →

bill_number22 U.S.C. 2321k“Reference to section 517”Map →

organizationSecretary of State“Responsible for implementing the bill”Map →

organizationNATO“Defined as a covered foreign country”Map →

personMs. Dean“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

personMr. Lawler“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

organizationCommittee on Appropriations“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

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