,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bfjb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #b1 #bjbe,ms4 ,kamlager-,dove 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,ms4 ,jacobs1 ,mr4 ,castro of ,texas1 ,mrs4 ,cherfilus-,mc,cormick1 ,mr4 ,keating1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,mr4 ,mfume1 ,mr4 ,olszewski1 ,mr4 ,connolly1 ,mr4 ,carter of ,louisiana1 ,ms4 ,tokuda1 ,mr4 ,cohen1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,tonko1 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,ms4 ,velzquez1 ,mr4 ,cleaver1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,jackson of ,illinois1 and ,mr4 ,thanedar7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to prohibit the ,executive branch from engaging in any reorganization of the ,department of ,state without congressional consultation and approval4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,defending ,american ,diplomacy ,act4 #b4 ,prohibition on implementation absent specific statutory authorization 7a7 ,in general ,no reorganization of the ,department of ,state may be implemented or otherwise take effect unless both of the following conditions are met3 7#a7 ,there is enacted specific statutory authorization to carry out such reorganization4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state has submitted to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed plan1 pursuant to section #c1 with respect to the reorganization4 7b7 ,consequence for noncompliance ,on and after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general certifies to the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of each of the appropriate congressional committees that the ,secretary of ,state has implemented a reorganization in a manner that is not in compliance with the prohibition under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 no ,federal funds may be made available to facilitate any activity of the ,department of ,government ,efficiency2 and 7#b7 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,state may be obligated or expended for official travel by any politically appointed official of the ,department4 #c4 ,requirement for submission of detailed plans ,upon determining that any reorganization of the ,department of ,state or any component of such ,department is necessary1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed plan for such reorganization that shall include1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,a clear description of the proposed organizational changes and a justification for such changes1 including a description of the manner and extent to which current roles1 responsibilities1 and personnel of the ,department or relevant component of the ,department will be affected4 7#b7 ,a clear description of what1 if any1 new responsibilities the ,department or affected component will absorb and a detailed plan of how the ,department or affected component will develop or acquire the competencies and expertise to carry out these new responsibilities4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the potential impacts on the ability to advance ,united ,states foreign policy interests1 including impacts to each of the following3 7,a7 ,diplomatic footprint and operations abroad4 7,b7 ,consular services and visa processing times1 including as a result of any closures of consulates and diplomatic posts abroad4 7,c7 ,the ability to carry out existing multilateral and bilateral diplomatic commitments4 7,d7 ,bilateral and multilateral military cooperation and security assistance4 7,e7 ,united ,states intelligence gathering capabilities and ,united ,states intelligence posture abroad4 7,f7 ,interagency coordination with international partners4 7,g7 ,advancing ,united ,states development objectives abroad and facilitating the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian assistance4 7#d7 ,an explanation of how the proposed changes will improve the ,department of ,state's ability to carry out its overall strategic objectives in comparison to the previous organizational structure4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the potential risks or unintended consequences that may result from the proposed changes1 including-- 7,a7 how ,united ,states competitors might capitalize on any downsizing of diplomatic functions to advance their own military1 intelligence1 soft power1 economic1 or political interests2 and 7,b7 which diplomatic relationships and ,united ,states interests would be especially vulnerable to the impacts of the desired reorganization4 7#f7 ,a detailed implementation plan and timeline for making the proposed changes1 including mechanisms to mitigate any adverse effects on the ,department or affected component's functions and personnel that would provide a more stable transition4 7#g7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact on the workforce and personnel of the affected components as well as the broader ,department and a transition plan for the termination or reassignment and retraining of employees1 including plans for the compensation of any terminated employees4 7#h7 ,a certification that no ,federal laws or regulations will be violated for the purposes of executing the reorganization1 including specifically that no affected employee's rights or protections will be violated4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,reorganization ,the term reorganization means any action which1 pursuant to section #gjfc of division ,f of ,public ,law #aah-dg1 would require prior consultation and notification4