#aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ebdh ,,an ,,act ,to ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies1 to position the ,department of ,state to reflect that economic security is national security1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,producing ,returns and ,opportunity for ,investment and ,trade ,act of #bjbf or the ,,profit ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment4 ,sec4 #d4 ,administration of the ,international ,technology ,security and ,innovation ,fund4 ,sec4 #e4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy4 ,sec4 #f4 ,chief ,economist4 ,sec4 #g4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs4 ,sec4 #h4 ,enhancing subnational diplomacy4 ,sec4 #i4 ,energy security and diplomacy4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,strengthening economic expertise at the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,references4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,energy diplomacy4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,department2 ,secretary ,the terms ,department and ,secretary mean the ,department of ,state and the ,secretary of ,state1 respectively4 #c4 ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment ,section #a7;b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7b77 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department an ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment who shall be responsible to the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to economic and business affairs in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate1 the following3 7i7 ,preparing an annual strategic plan for expanding opportunities for ,united ,states private sector companies in international markets1 coordinating the use of sanctions to achieve national security objectives1 promoting international trade and investment1 developing international policies around new and emerging technologies1 ensuring ,united ,states leadership in science and technology1 protecting natural resources1 and promoting ,united ,states energy interests4 7ii7 ,developing policies for consideration by the ,secretary to promote economic growth1 facilitate market access1 create business enabling environments abroad1 expand trade and investment opportunities for ,united ,states companies1 promote ,united ,states energy exports and energy security1 conserve and manage economically important ecosystems and resources1 expand access to critical minerals abroad1 support ,united ,states civil and commercial space governance1 promote international standards1 policies1 and best practices for emerging technology that facilitate ,united ,states economic growth1 and safeguard the preeminence of the ,united ,states dollar in international markets4 7iii7 ,promoting ,united ,states international economic interests to be addressed in the ,biannual ,national ,economic ,security ,strategy ,report1 coordinated by the ,office of the ,chief ,economist4 7iv7 ,attending and participating in meetings of the ,national ,security ,council1 and ,national ,space ,council1 when applicable1 at the direction of the ,secretary1 for matters related to economic growth1 energy1 and commercial expansion1 commercial outer space affairs1 oceans1 science and technology developments1 natural resource protection1 and fulfill the role of ,foreign ,affairs ,sous ,sherpa relating to the activities of the ,group of ,seven ,industrial ,nations 7,g-#g74 7v7 ,providing guidance to ,department personnel in the ,united ,states and overseas who conduct or implement policies1 programs1 and activities related to economic growth1 energy1 and commercial expansion1 science and technology affairs1 natural resource conservation1 and civil and commercial activities in outer space4 7vi7 ,coordinating activities related to promoting economic growth1 facilitating market access1 creating business enabling environments abroad1 expanding trade and investment opportunities1 promoting of energy exports1 conserving and managing economically important ecosystems and resources1 expanding access to critical minerals1 maintaining ,united ,states leadership in science1 technology1 and outer space1 and safeguarding the preeminence of the ,united ,states dollar in international markets4 7vii7 ,as directed by the ,secretary1 representing the ,department at interdepartmental meetings including the ,national ,economic ,council1 ,homeland ,security ,council1 ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 and in providing policy advice to the ,secretary on matters under consideration by these groups4 4 7#c7 redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g72 #d4 ,administration of the ,international ,technology ,security and ,innovation ,fund ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afg2 #acf ,stat4 #acge7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment after ,secretary of ,state2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,within the ,department of ,state1 the ,fund shall be overseen and administered by the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment44 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment after ,secretary of ,state4 #e4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by striking subsection 7l7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7l7 ,assistant ,secretary and ,bureau for ,sanctions ,policy 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy1 who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment for matters pertaining to the development of policies governing the imposition of sanctions1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,international ,security ,affairs and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,arms ,control and ,nonproliferation as appropriate1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of sanctions policies as part of ,united ,states diplomatic strategies in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate1 the following3 7,a7 ,developing the foreign policy strategy of ,united ,states sanctions programs1 including consideration of the use of sanctions in combination with other ,united ,states foreign policy tools and the political and economic implications of sanction policies4 7,b7 ,coordinating the effective implementation and enforcement of sanctions1 including all activities1 policies1 and programs pertaining to sanctions within the ,department4 7,c7 ,coordinating sanctions policy with foreign partners and allies to ensure the maximum effectiveness of sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states and such allies and partners4 7,d7 ,consulting regularly with a broad range of stakeholders on the implications of ,united ,states sanctions policy for ,united ,states economic interests4 7,e7 ,contributing to the reports to ,congress produced by the ,chief ,economist4 7,f7 ,leading the ,department's efforts to identify and designate individuals for visa sanctions related to human rights violations4 7,g7 ,developing policies and programs1 in coordination with the ,department of the ,treasury and other ,federal departments and agencies as necessary and with foreign partners1 to combat money laundering1 terrorist financing1 cybercrimes1 and other illicit financial activities4 7,h7 ,representing the ,department in all interagency groups or organizations within the executive branch that plan1 assess1 analyze1 or review ,united ,states sanctions policies1 such as interagency groups organized under the auspices of the ,department of ,treasury1 the ,department of ,commerce1 and the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,i7 ,performing such other duties as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 7#c7 ,redelegation of authority ,the ,secretary may delegate1 or authorize successive redelegation of1 authority to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy to act and to render decisions1 with respect to all sanctions policies administered by the ,department4 ,within the limitations of such delegations1 redelegations1 or assignments1 all official acts and decisions by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy shall have the same force and effect as though performed or rendered by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,first appointment ,on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the individual serving before such date of enactment as the ,coordinator for ,sanctions shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy4 ,any subsequent appointment of an individual to the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy shall be subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,bureau of ,sanctions ,policy1 which shall perform such functions related to the development of policies governing the imposition of sanctions and sanctions strategies1 as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may prescribe4 7#f7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,sanctions ,policy4 4 #f4 ,chief ,economist ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #g1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7j7 through 7q7 as subsections 7l7 through 7r71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsection3 7j7 ,office of the ,chief ,economist within the ,department of ,state2 ,chief ,economist as head of the ,office2 personnel within the ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department a ,chief ,economist who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment for matters pertaining to analyzing and forecasting the impact of economic trends on diplomatic functions and national security priorities1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief ,economist shall provide research and analysis to inform the ,department's strategy for deploying international economic policy to strengthen alliances1 deter malign foreign actors1 and reduce dependencies on strategic rivals in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate1 the following3 7,a7 ,providing research and analysis to inform the development of the ,department's strategy for deploying foreign policy to ensure supply chain resilience1 secure access to raw materials and critical minerals1 and maximize international market access4 7,b7 ,providing analysis of complex1 emerging geoeconomic issues and offer advice to ,department leadership on economic diplomacy challenges4 7,c7 ,conducting research and rigorous1 data-driven analysis of high priority issues at the intersection of economics and foreign policy to inform decision-making and diplomatic engagements by senior ,department officials4 7,d7 ,maintaining analytical products for the ,department on international economic issues1 including on sanctions evasion and the vulnerabilities of the ,united ,states and its partners to economic coercion1 as well as the economic opportunities for ,united ,states businesses4 7,e7 ,contributing to the expansion of the economic expertise of the ,department through collaboration with the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 the academic community1 international organizations1 and other ,federal departments and agencies the ,chief ,economist determines necessary4 7,f7 ,serving as a liaison to technical experts in economics and related fields in partner governments1 international institutions1 and elsewhere in the ,united ,states government and academic community4 7,g7 ,performing such other duties as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every #b years for the subsequent four years1 the ,chief ,economist shall transmit to ,congress a report on the international economic strategy of the ,united ,states and its analytical basis4 ,in preparing the report1 the ,chief ,economist shall coordinate input and analysis from other bureaus within the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment4 7#d7 ,office ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 which shall perform such functions related to the provision of expert economic advice and analysis1 as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may prescribe4 7#e7 ,chief economist ,the ,chief ,economist shall be the head of the ,office of the ,chief ,economist4 7#f7 ,personnel of the office of the chief economist 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,office of the ,chief ,economist shall include-- 7i7 the ,chief ,economist1 shall be a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service or its equivalent1 should have a doctorate in ,economics1 and at least #e years of experience working at the intersection of policy and international economics in the private or public sectors2 7ii7 not fewer than #f and not more than #ab full-time ,civil ,service officers1 notwithstanding the limitations provided under section #eja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha71 at the ,,gs-#ae level or below2 7iii7 one full-time ,foreign ,service ,officer1 notwithstanding such limitations1 at the ,,fs-#ja level or below2 and 7iv7 time-limited detailees from other offices of the ,department or of other ,federal departments or agencies1 on a mutually agreeable1 non-reimbursable basis4 7,b7 ,contractors ,the ,office of the ,chief ,economist shall have maximum contracting flexibility1 including-- 7i7 personal services contracting authority authorized under section #b of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bffi71 for domestic positions2 and 7ii7 other transaction authority authorized under section #gja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba71 to adopt innovative technology and data analytics in its research4 4 #g4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,assistant ,secretary and ,bureau for ,economic and ,business ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment for matters pertaining to the trade and investment promotion and policy1 international finance and development1 transportation affairs1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs shall be responsible for leading ,department policies and programs1 and coordinating with other ,united ,states agencies as appropriate1 for all matters pertaining to the following3 7i7 ,trade and investment promotion1 such as-- 7,i7 assisting and advocating for ,united ,states businesses and commercial interests overseas2 7,,ii7 identifying foreign market opportunities for ,united ,states businesses and helping ,united ,states firms overcome challenges in foreign business climates2 7,,iii7 helping ,united ,states companies compete for and win contracts in foreign markets2 7,,iv7 attracting foreign investment into the ,united ,states by identifying high potential businesses in foreign countries2 7,v7 ensuring ,united ,states private sector concerns are integrated into ,united ,states foreign policy and economic policy2 and 7,,vi7 promoting international commercial projects that advance the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 regardless of domestic content thresholds4 7ii7 ,international trade policy1 including negotiating and implementing trade agreements1 resolving trade disputes1 bolstering supply chain resilience1 and protecting intellectual property rights4 7iii7 ,international investment policy1 including monitoring international investment climates1 negotiating and implementing investment agreements1 representing the ,department in the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states1 and assisting ,united ,states companies involved in investment disputes with foreign governments4 7iv7 ,development finance1 including the mobilization of private1 bilateral1 and multilateral development finance for developing countries1 particularly investments focused on infrastructure projects4 7v7 ,the negotiation and extension of debt relief and sovereign loan guarantees for ,united ,states allies and partners4 7vi7 ,the promotion of sound1 transparent1 and stable economic policies overseas4 7vii7 ,perform such other duties as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 4 #h4 ,enhancing subnational diplomacy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #h1 is further amended by inserting the after subsection 7j7 following new subsection3 7k7 ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy within the ,department of ,state2 coordinator as head of the ,office2 location of the ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,there shall be established in the ,department an ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy4 ,the ,office shall enable the ,department's work with subnational governments 7,state1 county1 city1 and municipal7 within the ,united ,states to improve the ability of subnational governments to attract foreign investment1 counter foreign malign influence within the ,united ,states1 and contribute to the foreign policy priorities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,coordinator ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,coordinator for ,subnational ,diplomacy4 ,the head of the office shall report through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under paragraph 7#a71 the ,coordinator for ,subnational ,diplomacy shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to subnational diplomacy and ,department engagements with subnational governments in the conduct of foreign policy1 including the following3 7,a7 ,advising the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment on subnational engagements within the ,united ,states and serve as the principal official on such matters within the ,department4 7,b7 ,coordinating the ,department's support for local and municipal governments' engagements with foreign governments4 7,c7 ,advising subnational government officials on the potential risks of engagements with countries of concern and share best practices to build resilience against foreign political interference and malign influence4 7,d7 ,assisting subnational governments in the following areas3 7i7 ,attracting or bidding to host major international events4 7ii7 ,tracking foreign direct investment at the county and municipal levels to highlight trends and opportunities4 7iii7 ,attracting foreign direct investment and other forms of economic cooperation4 7iv7 ,building the capacity and knowledge of subnational government staff who have responsibility for engaging with foreign countries4 7v7 ,advancing sports diplomacy with foreign countries and entities4 7vi7 ,implementing programs to cooperate with foreign governments and entities on policy priorities or managing shared resources4 7vii7 ,understanding the local implications of foreign policy developments or policy changes4 7,e7 ,supporting the economic interests of the ,united ,states through subnational engagements1 in consultation and coordination with other relevant agencies4 7,f7 ,advising and informing local officials as they negotiate agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities4 7,g7 ,coordinating subnational engagements with associations of subnational elected leaders1 including the ,united ,states ,conference of ,mayors1 ,national ,governors ,association1 ,national ,league of ,cities and similar associations4 7,h7 ,performing other such duties as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic and ,business ,affairs and the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 7#d7 ,location ,the ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy shall be co-located with the ,office of ,foreign ,missions--,los ,angeles1 authorized under section #bjc7d7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjc7d774 4 #i4 ,energy security and diplomacy ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #i1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ag7 as 7#i7 through 7#ah71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,assistant ,secretary and ,bureau for ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment for all matters pertaining to the formulation and implementation of international energy1 energy technology1 critical minerals1 and relevant supply chain policies in the conduct of foreign policy by the ,department1 including1 as appropriate1 to protect ,united ,states energy security interests1 lead the coordination of energy programs carried out by ,united ,states ,government agencies abroad1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the development of policies to secure access to international energy markets and diversify critical mineral supply chains in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate1 the following3 7i7 ,representing the ,secretary in interagency efforts to develop the international energy policy of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,leading the analysis1 formulation1 and implementation of international policies aimed at protecting and advancing ,united ,states energy interests4 7iii7 ,effectively managing ,united ,states bilateral and multilateral relations and1 as directed by the ,secretary1 representing the ,secretary in relevant international fora and organizations1 including the ,international ,energy ,agency1 to bolster global energy security and advance the interests of the ,united ,states4 7iv7 ,ensuring that analyses of the national security and economic security implications of global energy developments are reflected in the decision-making processes within the ,department4 7v7 ,incorporating energy and critical mineral security priorities into the activities of the ,department4 7vi7 ,coordinating energy activities of the ,department with relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,departments of ,energy1 ,commerce1 ,defense1 and ,interior1 and the ,development ,finance ,corporation to promote ,united ,states energy security and energy development to support ,united ,states national security readiness4 7vii7 ,coordinating with the ,bureau of ,sanctions ,policy on economic sanctions pertaining to the international energy sector4 7viii7 ,coordinating energy security and other relevant functions within the ,department currently undertaken by-- 7,i7 the ,bureau of ,economic and ,business ,affairs2 7,,ii7 the ,bureau of ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs2 7,,iii7 the ,bureau of ,arms ,control and ,nonproliferation2 and 7,,iv7 other bureaus and offices within the ,department4 7ix7 ,working internationally to-- 7,i7 support the development of energy technologies1 natural resources1 critical minerals1 and supply chains for the benefit of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and trading partners for their energy security and economic development needs2 7,,ii7 promote secure and diversified energy and critical minerals supply chains1 and a well-functioning global market for energy resources1 energy technologies1 critical minerals2 7,,iii7 resolve international disputes regarding the exploration1 development1 production1 or distribution of energy and critical minerals resources where the ,united ,states strategic interests are present2 7,,iv7 support the economic and commercial interests of ,united ,states persons operating in the energy markets of foreign countries2 and 7,v7 support and coordinate international efforts to alleviate energy poverty1 enhance energy access and energy efficiency to promote ,united ,states strategic interests and offer alternatives to adversary initiatives for ,united ,states allies and partners4 7x7 ,conducting public diplomacy with regard to ,united ,states international energy policy to strengthen transparency and governance4 7xi7 ,performing such other duties as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 7,c7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy shall submit to ,congress a report on the ,united ,states international energy strategy4 7,d7 ,bureau ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,bureau of ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy1 which shall perform such functions related to the formulation and implementation of international energy1 energy technology1 critical minerals1 and relevant supply chain policies1 as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may prescribe4 7,e7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,energy ,security and ,diplomacy4 4 #aj4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #aa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,bureau of ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs within ,department of ,state2 ,assistant ,secretary of ,state as head of ,bureau 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment for matters pertaining to space1 oceans1 polar affairs1 environmental quality1 freshwater1 fisheries1 wildlife and wildlife trafficking1 conservation1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to oceans1 fisheries1 natural resource conservation1 and outer space in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate1 the following3 7i7 ,developing ,united ,states policy on global environmental security issues with respect to oceans1 fisheries1 ,antarctic region1 waste and global pollution1 and natural resource management and conservation1 including water4 7ii7 ,representing the ,department in bilateral and multilateral negotiations involving the law of the sea1 including freedom of navigation and overflight and other lawful uses of the ocean2 maritime security2 ,united ,states maritime zones1 including the ,united ,states extended continental shelf2 marine science2 sustainable management and protection of marine habitats and resources2 marine pollution2 and maritime claims and boundaries4 7iii7 ,leading ,united ,states engagement on ,antarctica and in international oceans agreements and conventions with foreign governments and international organizations to promote solutions that advance ,united ,states national security1 economic1 and environmental interests4 7iv7 ,coordinating the development of policies and programs to conserve and manage economically important ecosystems1 including1 forests1 wetlands1 drylands1 and coral reefs4 7v7 ,developing policies and programs to address international threats to natural resources including but not limited to illicit trade2 illegal1 unreported and unregulated fishing2 wildlife trafficking2 and illegal logging and associated trade4 7vi7 ,developing and implementing ,united ,states foreign policy related to air1 water and soil pollution and risks to human health and the environment caused by the transboundary movement of hazardous chemicals and waste and other forms of pollution to promote environmental security with trade partners and in multilateral institutions4 7vii7 ,representing the ,department in bilateral and multilateral engagements including organizations1 institutions1 and negotiation of international agreements on related issues4 7viii7 ,developing policies and programs1 in coordination with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,department of ,commerce1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 to support partnerships between the ,united ,states and international and private industry partners in the development of infrastructure and policies that expand economic growth in outer space1 including-- 7,i7 countering malign efforts by foreign adversaries and other actors that threaten ,united ,states interests in civil and commercial space2 7,,ii7 expanding access to foreign markets for ,united ,states commercial industry1 including by encouraging reforms that reduce barriers to trade and cooperation with ,united ,states civil and commercial space actors2 and 7,,iii7 providing assistance to foreign governments and organizations1 including national1 regional1 and international institutions1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine4 7ix7 ,leading bilateral and multilateral engagements related to civil and commercial space activities1 resilient space services1 burden sharing1 and other matters related to international space law and diplomacy and other ,united ,states international obligations and commitments4 7x7 ,in accordance with the ,national ,space ,policy1 leading ,united ,states ,government engagement with international ,global ,navigation ,satellite ,systems providers to ensure compatibility and encourage interoperability of civil global navigation satellite services based on ,united ,states-based global positioning systems1 including through the ,international ,committee on ,global ,navigation ,satellite ,systems4 7xi7 ,leading ,department efforts to implement international arrangements and promote cooperation on ,earth observation satellite systems4 7xii7 ,leading ,department engagement in multilateral and bilateral forums on international space policy1 space law1 and commercial and civil treaties or agreements4 7xiii7 ,leading ,department efforts on transparency in space by maintaining the official ,united ,states space object registry and promoting best practices for safe operations in space1 preservation of the space environment1 space traffic coordination1 and space situational awareness4 7xiv7 ,leading ,department efforts to align foreign space law1 regulatory1 and policy frameworks with ,united ,states-endorsed models1 approaches1 and best practices4 7xv7 ,performing such other duties as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may from time to time designate4 7,c7 ,first appointment ,on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs on the day before such date of enactment shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs4 ,any subsequent appointment of an individual to the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs shall be subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,bureau ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,bureau of ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to space1 oceans1 environmental quality1 fisheries1 wildlife1 and wildlife trafficking1 and conservation affairs1 as the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may prescribe4 7,e7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs4 4 #aa4 ,strengthening economic expertise at the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,office directors and deputy directors ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #eja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha71 the positions of ,office ,director and ,deputy ,office ,director1 as well as special assistant positions1 under the purview of the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment1 shall generally be filled by civil service officers4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary is authorized to take such steps as may be necessary to phase-in the requirement under subsection 7a7 over the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may approve the appointment of a ,foreign ,service officer to an ,office ,director or a ,deputy ,office ,director position if-- 7#a7 the individual has the requisite expertise1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment2 and 7#b7 in the #e-year period following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 not more than one-third of all ,office ,director and ,deputy ,office ,director positions under the purview of the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment are filled by ,foreign ,service officers4 7d7 ,direct hire authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 candidates directly to positions in the competitive service1 as defined in section #bajb of that title4 7#b7 ,termination ,except with respect to the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 the authority provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that contains plans to attract and retain economic1 policy1 legal1 and technical expertise for civil service officers in the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment1 including career promotion tracks to supervisory and non-supervisory ,,gs-#ae positions4 #ab4 ,references ,any reference in any statute1 reorganization plan1 ,executive order1 regulation1 agreement1 determination1 or other official document or proceeding to-- 7#a7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs shall be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs2 7#b7 the ,bureau for ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs shall be deemed to refer to the ,bureau for ,water1 ,environment1 and ,space ,affairs2 7#c7 the ,sanctions ,coordinator shall be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,sanctions ,policy2 and 7#d7 the ,office of the ,sanctions ,coordinator shall be deemed to refer to the ,bureau of ,sanctions ,policy4 #ac4 ,energy diplomacy ,section #ica of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcga7 is amended to read as follows3 #ica4 ,energy diplomacy and security within the ,department of ,state ,the ,secretary of ,energy may make appropriate arrangements with the ,secretary of ,state to assign personnel from the ,department of ,energy or the ,national ,laboratories of the ,department of ,energy to serve as dedicated advisors on energy matters in embassies of the ,united ,states or other ,united ,states diplomatic missions4 4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,june #h1 #bjbf4;,clerk4