To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9087
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-05T15:04:49Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This bill directs the Secretary of State to implement specific rules on maps, flags, technology acquisitions, foreign assistance grants, document access, USAID reorganization, unmanned aircraft rules, and training requirements to prioritize certain U.S. interests in foreign affairs.
Key Provisions
- Maps and Flags (Section 1): Prohibits the Department of State from creating or displaying maps that inaccurately depict the Gulf of America. Limits flags flown at State Department facilities to the U.S. flag, Foreign Service flag, POW/MIA flag, Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag, certain domestic flags (states, insular areas, D.C., tribal governments), official agency flags, and sovereign flags of other countries.
- Technology Pilot Program (Section 2): Authorizes a pilot program for "other transactions" (non-contract agreements) focused on advanced critical security technologies, using authorities from title 10 of the U.S. Code. Requires public guidelines developed with the Office of Management and Budget, limits use to cases where standard contracts are not feasible, promotes small business participation, and ends the program on September 30, 2031.
- Foreign Assistance Grants (Section 3): Bars grants to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or international organizations that do not comply with three Federal Register rules from January 27, 2026: "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance," "Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance," and "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance."
- Document Access (Section 4): Requires the Secretary to ensure NGOs and contractors receiving State Department grants or contracts can supply documents, files, or records for audits upon request.
- USAID Reorganization (Section 5): Permits the Secretary to reorganize or abolish the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and transfer its functions to the Department of State under a plan sent to Congress. Treats this as a reorganization under the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998. Allows transfer of authorities and assigns oversight to the State Department Inspector General, who may use certain temporary appointment powers.
- Unmanned Aircraft Amendment (Section 6): Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to exempt unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds from specific restrictions in section 484(a)(1).
- America First Training (Section 7): Establishes a policy that Foreign Service policies, programs, personnel, and operations must prioritize core American interests, consistent with Executive Order 14150. Requires development of an "America First Principles" training course at the Foreign Service Institute, with completion mandatory for assignment to foreign posts starting 30 days after the course is created.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill introduces new restrictions on maps and flags at the State Department, creates a temporary pilot for flexible technology agreements, ties foreign assistance grants to compliance with specific 2026 rules, enables potential abolition and merger of USAID into the State Department, exempts small unmanned aircraft from certain export controls, and mandates new training for diplomatic personnel. It overrides other laws in several areas, such as flag display and grant awards.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Expands State Department authority over technology procurement and oversight while potentially eliminating USAID as a separate entity, shifting its functions and inspector general responsibilities.
- Citizens and Organizations: Limits funding for NGOs and international groups that do not align with the listed 2026 rules; requires contractors to maintain audit-ready records.
- International Relations: May affect diplomatic displays, foreign assistance programs, and partnerships with organizations involved in gender or equity-related work abroad.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Department of State and its employees.
- USAID and its personnel.
- NGOs and international organizations receiving U.S. foreign assistance.
- Contractors and small businesses involved in State Department projects.
- Congress, through required notifications on reorganization.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The reorganization provisions treat the potential abolition of USAID as a statutory reorganization under existing law, raising questions about executive authority to consolidate agencies. The grant restrictions and flag/map rules impose new conditions on agency operations that could affect compliance with broader federal grant and procurement statutes. The training requirement adds a prerequisite for Foreign Service assignments.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (8 pages)