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To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 10, 2025
Latest Action
September 18, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher H. SmithRepublican(NJ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
80pct
8d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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2026 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Specific Lobbying Issues: FY26 and FY27 Appropriations H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 7006 - Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5246, To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 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. H.R. 5250, To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 5300, To guide the foreign policy of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 5299, To modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018, and for other purposes. HR 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs FY27 and FY26 Ag approps
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $53,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Specific Lobbying Issues: FY26 and FY27 Appropriations H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 7006 - Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5246, To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 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. H.R. 5250, To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 5300, To guide the foreign policy of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 5299, To modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018, and for other purposes. HR 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs FY27 and FY26 Ag approps
Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2025 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act (H.R. 4516/S. 2252) Global Health, Empowerment, Rights (HER) Act (H.R. 674/S. 280) Support UNFPA Funding Act (H.R. 2439) Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act (H.R. 4888/S. 2671) HIV Medication Access Act (H.R. 4627/S. 2846) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5244) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5245) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5246) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5247) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5248) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5250) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5251) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5300) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5299) Michael G. Waltz, of Florida, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations. (PN343)
Client expense: $76,933 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Issues related to human rights and arms transfers. H.R. 5430: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 4249: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2257: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act H.R. 4245: GLOBE Act of 2025 H.R. 764: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act S.Res. 224: A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza. S. 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S.Res. 352: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res. 354: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res. 355: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Rwanda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res. 351: A resolution requesting information on the Kingdom of Eswatini's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res. 356: A resolution requesting information on the United Mexican States' human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. H.R. 5251: To provide for the public diplomacy authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.; H.R. 5250: To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.; H.R. 5245: To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.; H.R. 5185: To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code. H.R. 3565: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel. H.R. 4829: Transnational Repression Policy Act H.R. 2661: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act H.R. 1010: BADGES for Native Communities Act S. 2611: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025 S. 2231: GLOBE Act of 2025 S. 2180: Global Respect Act of 2025 S. 280: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act Issues related to the promotion of human rights and gender justice. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Sudan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Tanzania. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Pakistan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Venezuela. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Ecuador. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Ukraine. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Turkey. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in China. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Israel and the Occupied Territories. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Afghanistan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Haiti. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in El Salvador. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in US Foreign Assistance.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Specific Lobbying Issues: H.R. 4 - Rescissions Act of 2025 H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill FY25 and FY26 Appropriations H.R. 5244, To provide for the authorities of the Secretary of State. H.R. 5246, To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 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. H.R. 5250, To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes. H.R. 5300, To guide the foreign policy of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 5299, To modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)