State Department bill rewrites flag, map, aid, and diplomat training rules
In committeeH.R. 9087Latest action
Sponsor: Brian J. Mast · Representative · FL
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Official title: To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 9087 overhauls State Dept rules on maps, flags, foreign aid grants, USAID's existence, drones, and diplomat training.
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What does this do?
HR 9087 imposes new rules on the State Department covering six areas: required map terminology, approved flags over department buildings, conditions on foreign aid grants, a potential merger of USAID into the State Department, drone use in anti-drug operations, and a mandatory training course for diplomats. Foreign aid grants to nonprofits and international organizations would be blocked unless those groups comply with specific federal rules from early 2026 restricting funding tied to abortion services and certain gender and diversity programs. A pilot program running until 2031 would let the State Department pursue technology research and development contracts without standard competitive bidding.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects U.S. diplomats and Foreign Service workers, USAID employees, nonprofits and international organizations that receive State Department funding, and foreign aid organizations. It also affects any entity involved in international anti-drug efforts where small drones under 55 pounds may now be used.
Why does it matter?
Diplomats and Foreign Service workers who have not completed the new "America First Principles" training would be barred from overseas postings, affecting the department's ability to staff embassies and diplomatic missions. Nonprofits and international organizations that do not comply with the 2026 federal funding restrictions would lose access to State Department grants, potentially reducing the pool of eligible partners for U.S. foreign assistance programs.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 2, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 2, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.