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HR7036Reported by Committee

Data Driven Diplomacy Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-13
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘ
Type

Sponsor

Bill Huizenga
Bill Huizenga
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (594 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001058

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

1 cosponsor on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.

2026-01-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Foreign AffairsMarkup By · 2026-01-21

Previously

  • House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2026-01-13

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would require the State Department to use data analysis and research to guide diplomatic decisions and foreign policy strategies, similar to how businesses use data to make decisions. It would establish systems for collecting, analyzing, and sharing information about international issues to help diplomats and policymakers make more informed choices about how the U.S. engages with other countries. This affects how American diplomats operate abroad and could influence U.S. relationships with foreign governments.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

International Affairs
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