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HR 5248

To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Young Kim and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: HR 5248, a bill to ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies and to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, w

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HR 5248

Overview: HR 5248, a bill to ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies and to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, was the subject of a Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to strengthen the role of the Department of State in addressing economic security as a key component of national security, aligning economic and foreign policy objectives.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of State to establish an Under Secretary for Economic Security and Development to coordinate economic security policy and activities.
- Directs the Department to develop a comprehensive economic security strategy that aligns with the National Security Strategy.
- Mandates the inclusion of economic security considerations in the Department's foreign policy decision-making and diplomatic engagements.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact the Department of State, requiring it to reorganize and prioritize economic security as a core part of its mission and operations. This could have broader implications for the alignment of U.S. economic and foreign policies.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has undergone a Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session, indicating that it is in the early stages of the legislative process and is being actively reviewed and discussed by the relevant congressional committee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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