A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Tech Diplomacy Training Act requires Foreign Service officers to undergo specific training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Secretary of State, through the Director of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, is tasked with establishing this curriculum. This training covers topics such as artificial intelligence, next generation communications, and how technological advancements affect diplomacy. It also addresses how adversaries may use technology to undermine United States diplomacy. The bill mandates that this training be included in the A-100 course for all officers. Additionally, it sets specific deadlines for existing officers to complete either the full or condensed training.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires training on how adversaries use technology to undermine diplomacy, which directly addresses cybersecurity threats.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill enhances the diplomatic toolkit by training officers on emerging technologies and AI as tools of diplomacy.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill focuses on training rather than funding new scientific research.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Diplomatic Capabilities: The bill requires training on artificial intelligence, next generation communications, and technological advancements to show how the United States can use these matters as a tool of diplomacy (Section 2, subsection (f)(1)(A) and (B)).
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National Security Awareness: Training will cover how adversaries and national security threats utilize technology to undermine United States diplomacy (Section 2, subsection (f)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Training Burden for Existing Officers: Officers currently serving in the Foreign Service who have already completed the A-100 course must complete additional training within either 18 months or 270 days (Section 2, subsection (f)(3)(B)).
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Additional Training Requirements: The required training is mandated to be in addition to and conducted separate from any other training currently required of a Foreign Service officer (Section 2, subsection (f)(4)).
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 better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires training on how adversaries use technology to undermine diplomacy, which directly addresses cybersecurity threats. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill enhances the diplomatic toolkit by training officers on emerging technologies and AI as tools of diplomacy.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill focuses on training rather than funding new scientific research.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia