Brian Mast (R-FL)
To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
A Republican bill with no 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
This bill directs the Secretary of State to handle several foreign affairs and agency management matters. It stops the Secretary from creating or showing inaccurate maps of the Gulf of America and limits what flags can be flown over Department of State facilities. The legislation sets up a pilot program for acquiring advanced technology and requires specific grant compliance rules related to foreign assistance. It also mandates that organizations receiving grants must provide documents for auditing purposes and allows for the reorganization or potential abolition of USAID. Additionally, the bill changes rules for certain unmanned aircraft under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Finally, it establishes a policy to put America first and requires personnel to pass a training course on America First Principles before serving at a foreign post.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal agency oversight and restructuring authority over foreign affairs.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation strengthens auditing requirements for organizations receiving Department of State grants and contracts.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Small businesses are explicitly supported through equitable participation rules in advanced technology procurement.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -4
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The bill restricts foreign assistance grants based on rules combating gender ideology, negatively impacting related advocacy and support.
- Scored -4
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill places restrictions on foreign assistance regarding equity ideologies, potentially impacting related initiatives.
- Scored -4
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The legislation limits foreign assistance based on rules combatting gender and equity ideologies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): This provision ensures that the Secretary of State cannot create, procure, or display any map that inaccurately depicts the Gulf of America, which promotes accuracy in official government representations.
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Section 1(b): By restricting the types of flags that can be flown over Department of State facilities to a specific approved list, this provision standardizes and clarifies official display practices.
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Section 2(b)(2)(B): This part requires that advanced technology pilot program transactions be allocated to enable small business concerns to participate equitably and proportionately, which supports small business involvement in government work.
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Section 4: This section requires nongovernmental organizations and contractors receiving Department of State grants or contracts to provide documents needed for auditing requirements upon timely request, promoting government accountability and oversight.
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Section 7: This section establishes a policy that Foreign Service operations must champion core American interests and put American citizens first, and it requires personnel to complete a training course on America First Principles before serving at a foreign post.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 3: This section prohibits the Secretary of State from awarding grants to nongovernmental or international organizations unless they comply with specific rules entitled "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance", "Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance", and "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance", which could restrict funding and resources for organizations that do not meet these specific criteria.
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Section 5: This provision allows the Secretary of State to reorganize the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and provides for the potential abolition of the agency and the transfer of its functions to the Department of State, which may cause organizational disruption and changes to foreign assistance administration.
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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The legislation limits foreign assistance based on rules combatting gender and equity ideologies. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill restricts foreign assistance grants based on rules combating gender ideology, negatively impacting related advocacy and support. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill places restrictions on foreign assistance regarding equity ideologies, potentially impacting related initiatives.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal agency oversight and restructuring authority over foreign affairs. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation strengthens auditing requirements for organizations receiving Department of State grants and contracts.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill imposes stricter compliance rules on foreign assistance grants and allows for the potential abolition of USAID. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Mandating America First training and restricting foreign aid may create friction with international partners.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Small businesses are explicitly supported through equitable participation rules in advanced technology procurement. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Provisions restricting foreign aid based on ideological compliance may negatively impact international LGBTQ+ initiatives. Would women be better off under this? — Restrictions on foreign assistance related to gender ideology may impact programs centered on women's rights and health abroad.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes provisions ensuring small businesses can participate equitably in advanced technology pilot program transactions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The legislation facilitates advanced technology pilot programs and research and development initiatives.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House