Keith Self (R-TX)
To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the authorities for International Security Affairs within the Department of State. It creates the position of Under Secretary for International Security Affairs to oversee policy, assistance, and threats. The bill also establishes specific offices and bureaus to handle trafficking, narcotics and law enforcement, arms control, counterterrorism, and emerging threats. It designates leadership roles, such as Assistant Secretaries, for these various areas. Finally, it authorizes the necessary funding for these positions and bureaus for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and authorizes funding for related activities.
- Scored +7
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill creates dedicated leadership roles to lead diplomatic policy on emerging threats and security.
- Scored +6
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill authorizes funding for security assistance, training, and equipping foreign law enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill focuses on expanding security assistance and military-related activities with foreign powers.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes additional funding for new bureaus and positions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill establishes multiple new high-level offices and bureaus, increasing government expenditure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Combating Trafficking: The bill establishes an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking to help carry out the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, which includes consulting with trafficking victims and affected persons (SEC. 402).
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Fighting Organized Crime and Drugs: It creates an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to combat international narcotics production, trafficking, and all forms of transnational organized crime, including money laundering and corruption (SEC. 406).
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Addressing New Technology Threats: The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats to mitigate risks from lethal autonomous systems, engineered bioweapons, and the military use of artificial intelligence and biotechnology (SEC. 412).
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Improving Global Safety: The bill authorizes a focus on international counterterrorism activities and programs intended to advance the safety and economic prosperity of the American people (SEC. 410).
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Preventing Nuclear Proliferation: It establishes the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation to handle compliance with international disarmament and arms control agreements (SEC. 409).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Vetting of Foreign Personnel: The bill allows for the training and equipping of foreign police and civilian law enforcement, which depends on "appropriate vetting" to ensure the assistance is given to the correct units (SEC. 406).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill creates dedicated leadership roles to lead diplomatic policy on emerging threats and security. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and authorizes funding for related activities. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill establishes frameworks for bilateral and multilateral engagements regarding international security. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill authorizes funding for security assistance, training, and equipping foreign law enforcement. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill addresses military application of cyberspace operations under the Bureau of Emerging Threats. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill focuses on expanding security assistance and military-related activities with foreign powers.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill creates an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to combat narcotics trafficking. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill addresses emerging threats including engineered bioweapons.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill authorizes the training and equipping of border control and law enforcement authorities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill establishes multiple new high-level offices and bureaus, increasing government expenditure. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes additional funding for new bureaus and positions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill increases spending by creating new administrative structures within the State Department.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the administrative capacity and authority of the federal Department of State.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill establishes an office to monitor and combat trafficking, which protects vulnerable populations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill establishes diplomatic policy for the outer space domain.
- 9/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
- 9/17/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House