I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5247 
To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the 
Department of State. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 
Mr. SELF introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
A BILL 
To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities 
of the Department of State. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL 
SECURITY AFFAIRS 
SEC. 401. UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECU-
RITY AFFAIRS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be in the Depart-
ment an Under Secretary for International Security Af-
fairs who shall be responsible to the Secretary for matters 
pertaining to international security policy and assistance, 
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arms control, nonproliferation, disarmament, nuclear 
weapons 
policy, 
international 
counterterrorism, 
transnational organized crime, international narcotics con-
trol, emerging threats, political-military affairs, and such 
other related duties as the Secretary may from time to 
time designate. 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addition to the respon-
sibilities described under subsection (a), the Under Sec-
retary of State for International Security Affairs shall 
maintain continuous observation and coordination of all 
matters pertaining to international security in the conduct 
of foreign policy, including, as appropriate, the following: 
(1) Developing policies for consideration by the 
Secretary and Deputy Secretary related to inter-
national security policy, including, as appropriate— 
(A) in the areas of nonproliferation, arms 
control, strategic export controls, regional secu-
rity and defense relations; 
(B) United States military-related activi-
ties with foreign policy implications; and 
(C) arms transfers, security assistance, 
international 
counterterrorism, 
transnational 
organized crime, international narcotics con-
trols, and other related matters. 
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(2) Leading engagements with other agencies of 
the United States Government and in bilateral and 
multilateral engagements related to such matters as 
described in this section. 
(3) Providing guidance to Department per-
sonnel in the United States and overseas who con-
duct or implement policies, programs, and activities 
related to matters described in this section. 
SEC. 402. OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall es-
tablish within the Department an Office to Monitor 
and Combat Trafficking, which shall provide assist-
ance to the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and 
Combat Trafficking and shall report directly to the 
Under Secretary for International Security Affairs 
for matters relating to day-to-day administration 
and coordination of activities and programs. Any 
such Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall 
be appointed by the President, by and with the ad-
vice and consent of the Senate, with the rank of Am-
bassador-at-Large, and shall have two deputy direc-
tors. The Director shall report to the Secretary and 
shall have the primary responsibility for assisting 
the Secretary in carrying out the purposes of the 
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Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 
U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) and may have additional re-
sponsibilities as determined by the Secretary. The 
Director shall consult with nongovernmental organi-
zations and multilateral organizations, and with 
trafficking victims or other affected persons. The Di-
rector shall have the authority to take evidence in 
public hearings or by other means. 
(2) STAFF.—The heads of each of the Federal 
departments and agencies represented on the Inter-
agency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Traf-
ficking are authorized to provide staff to the Office 
on a non-reimbursable basis. 
(b) UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE.—The Director 
shall additionally be responsible for— 
(1) all policy, funding, and programming deci-
sions regarding funds made available for trafficking 
in persons programs that are centrally controlled by 
the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking; 
(2) coordinating any trafficking in persons pro-
grams of the Department or of other Federal Gov-
ernment agencies; 
(3) compiling, drafting, and coordinating the 
production and issuing of the annual report; 
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(4) ensuring, in coordination with other rel-
evant officials, that all Department staff have com-
pleted annual anti-trafficking training pursuant to 
section 107(c)(4) of the Trafficking Victims Protec-
tion Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(4)) and section 
708(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 4028(a)); 
(5) encouraging the inclusion in country and re-
gional planning of a counter-trafficking in persons 
analytic component to guide foreign assistance pro-
gram design and implementation and to inform dip-
lomatic engagement pursuant to section 105(f) of 
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 
U.S.C. 7103(f)); and 
(6) organizing and coordinating the Trafficking 
in Persons Report Heroes Award. 
SEC. 
403. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR 
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS. 
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the 
Secretary of State under section 141, the Under Secretary 
for International Security Affairs shall receive the funds 
necessary to fulfill the Under Secretary’s responsibilities 
for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 
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SEC. 404. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL-MILI-
TARY AFFAIRS. 
There is authorized to be in the Department an As-
sistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs who shall 
be responsible to the Under Secretary for International 
Security Affairs for matters pertaining to coordination 
with the Department of Defense or foreign militaries, and 
such other related duties as the Secretary may from time 
to time designate. 
SEC. 405. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PO-
LITICAL-MILITARY AFFAIRS. 
(a) ADMINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTS.—The Assistant 
Secretary for Political-Military Affairs shall direct, over-
see, and otherwise exercise responsibility of funds made 
available for— 
(1) international military education and train-
ing; and 
(2) the national security engagement account. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of the 
funds authorized to be appropriated to the Under Sec-
retary for International Security Affairs under section 
403, the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs 
shall receive the funds necessary to fulfill Bureau func-
tions and the Assistant Secretary’s responsibilities for fis-
cal years 2026 and 2027. 
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SEC. 406. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL 
NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AF-
FAIRS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is authorized to be in 
the Department an Assistant Secretary for International 
Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs who shall be re-
sponsible to the Under Secretary for International Secu-
rity Affairs for matters pertaining to international nar-
cotics, anti-crime, and law enforcement affairs, and such 
other related duties as the Secretary may from time to 
time designate. 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addition to the respon-
sibilities described under subsection (a), the Assistant Sec-
retary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement 
Affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordi-
nation of all matters pertaining to narcotics, transnational 
crime, and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of for-
eign policy by the Department, including, as appropriate, 
the following: 
(1) Leading the coordination of programs car-
ried out by United States Government agencies 
abroad. 
(2) Overall supervision of policy and resources 
of international narcotics, anti-crime, and law en-
forcement activities. 
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(3) Combating international narcotics produc-
tion and trafficking, including by carrying out rel-
evant delegated responsibilities under chapter 8 of 
part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. 
(4) Strengthening foreign justice systems, in-
cluding judicial and prosecutorial capacity, appeals 
systems, law enforcement agencies, prison systems, 
and the sharing of recovered assets, for the purposes 
of investigating, prosecuting, and litigating criminal 
cases related to illicit narcotics production and traf-
ficking and transnational organized crime. 
(5) Training and equipping foreign police, bor-
der control, other government officials, and other ci-
vilian law enforcement authorities for anti-crime 
purposes, including ensuring that no foreign security 
unit or member of such unit shall receive such as-
sistance from the United States Government absent 
appropriate vetting. 
(6) Combatting all forms of transnational orga-
nized crime, including human trafficking, illicit traf-
ficking in arms and cultural property, migrant 
smuggling and facilitating illegal immigration for 
profit, corruption, money laundering, the illicit 
smuggling of bulk cash, other forms of illicit finance, 
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the licit use of financial systems for malign pur-
poses, and other new and emerging forms of crime. 
(7) Identifying and responding to global corrup-
tion in accordance with United States national secu-
rity interests and foreign policy objectives, including 
strengthening the capacity of foreign government in-
stitutions 
responsible 
for 
addressing 
financial 
crimes. 
(8) Coordinating with the Office of National 
Drug Control Policy to ensure lessons learned from 
other Federal departments and agencies are avail-
able to the Bureau of International Narcotics and 
Law Enforcement Affairs of the Department. 
(9) Developing standard requirements for moni-
toring and evaluation of Bureau programs, including 
metrics for success that do not rely solely on the 
amounts of illegal drugs that are produced or seized. 
(10) Carrying out timely and substantive con-
sultation with chiefs of mission and, as appropriate, 
the heads of other United States Government agen-
cies to ensure effective coordination of all inter-
national narcotics and law enforcement programs 
carried out overseas by the Department and such 
other agencies. 
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(11) In coordination with the Under Secretary 
for International Security Affairs, annually certi-
fying in writing to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs of the House of Representatives that United 
States enforcement personnel posted abroad whose 
activities are funded to any extent by the Bureau of 
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Af-
fairs are complying with section 207 of the Foreign 
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927). 
(12) Performing such other duties as the Under 
Secretary for International Security Affairs may 
from time to time designate. 
SEC. 407. BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND 
LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
a Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforce-
ment Affairs, which shall perform such functions related 
to international narcotics, anti-crime, law enforcement, 
and transnational crime as the Under Secretary for Inter-
national Security Affairs may prescribe. 
(b) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The Assistant Sec-
retary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement 
Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of International 
Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. 
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SEC. 
408. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR 
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW EN-
FORCEMENT AFFAIRS. 
(a) ADMINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTS.—The Assistant 
Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforce-
ment Affairs shall direct, oversee, and otherwise exercise 
responsibility of funds made available for international 
narcotics control and law enforcement. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of the 
funds authorized to be appropriated to the Under Sec-
retary for International Security Affairs under section 
403, the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics 
and Law Enforcement Affairs shall receive the funds nec-
essary to fulfill Bureau functions and the Assistant Sec-
retary’s responsibilities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 
SEC. 
409. 
BUREAU 
OF 
ARMS 
CONTROL 
AND 
NON-
PROLIFERATION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
a Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, which 
shall perform such functions related to verification and 
compliance with international arms control, nonprolifera-
tion, disarmament agreements or commitments, and other 
related international security policy issues, as the Under 
Secretary for International Security Affairs may prescribe. 
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(b) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The Assistant Sec-
retary for Arms Control and Nonproliferation shall be the 
head of the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. 
SEC. 
410. 
ASSISTANT 
SECRETARY 
FOR 
COUNTERTER-
RORISM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is authorized to be in 
the Department an Assistant Secretary for Counterter-
rorism who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary 
for International Security Affairs for matters pertaining 
to international counterterrorism activities and programs 
and such other related duties as the Secretary may from 
time to time designate. 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addition to the respon-
sibilities described under subsection (a), the Assistant Sec-
retary for Counterterrorism shall maintain continuous ob-
servation and coordination of all matters pertaining to 
international counterterrorism matters in the conduct of 
foreign policy, including, as appropriate, the following: 
(1) Overall supervision, including policy over-
sight of resources, of international counterterrorism 
activities. 
(2) Serving as the principal policy advisor to 
the Secretary regarding international counterter-
rorism matters. 
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(3) Representing the Secretary on international 
counterterrorism issues in international and inter-
agency meetings, as appropriate. 
(4) Countering, in conjunction with other rel-
evant bureaus of the Department and other Federal 
departments and agencies, all forms of international 
terrorism. 
(5) Leading United States foreign policy for 
counterterrorism efforts, including cooperation, co-
ordination, and assistance that advances the inter-
est, safety, and economic prosperity of the American 
people. 
(6) Performing such other duties as the Under 
Secretary for International Security Affairs may 
from time to time designate. 
SEC. 
411. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR 
COUNTERTERRORISM. 
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the 
Under Secretary for International Security Affairs under 
section 403, the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism 
shall receive the funds necessary to fulfill Bureau func-
tions and the Assistant Secretary’s responsibilities for fis-
cal years 2026 and 2027. 
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SEC. 
412. 
ASSISTANT 
SECRETARY 
FOR 
EMERGING 
THREATS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is authorized to be in 
the Department an Assistant Secretary for Emerging 
Threats who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary 
for International Security Affairs for matters pertaining 
to emerging security threats and such other related duties 
as the Secretary may from time to time designate. 
(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addition to the respon-
sibilities described under subsection (a), the Assistant Sec-
retary for Emerging Threats shall maintain continuous 
observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to 
emerging security threats in the conduct of foreign policy, 
including, as appropriate, the following: 
(1) Serving as the principal emerging security 
threats official within the senior management of the 
Department and as the advisor to the Secretary for 
emerging security threats, including with respect to 
lethal autonomous systems, engineered bioweapons, 
and emerging uses of artificial intelligence, bio-
technology, 
quantum 
information 
science, 
and 
emerging foundational technologies. 
(2) Mitigating threats resulting from military 
applications of emerging technologies, including in 
the fields of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and 
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quantum information science, in support of United 
States foreign policy and national security. 
(3) Leading engagement, in coordination with 
relevant executive branch agencies, on development 
of diplomatic policy for national security related ac-
tivities and emerging threats in the polar regions, 
outer space, and undersea domains. 
(4) Leading engagement, in coordination with 
relevant executive branch agencies, on the develop-
ment of diplomatic policy for quantum information 
science, including in the field of quantum cryptog-
raphy, navigation and timing, spectrum, imaging, 
and detection; sensors and computing. 
(5) Performing such other duties as the Under 
Secretary for International Security Affairs may 
from time to time designate. 
SEC. 413. BUREAU OF EMERGING THREATS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
a Bureau of Emerging Threats, which shall perform such 
functions related to emerging security threats, including 
with respect to lethal autonomous systems, engineered bio-
weapons, military application of cyberspace operations, 
undersea and outer space domains, emerging and 
foundational technologies, associated security issues in 
polar regions, and emerging uses of artificial intelligence, 
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biotechnology, quantum information science, as the Under 
Secretary for International Security Affairs may prescribe. 
(b) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The Assistant Sec-
retary for Emerging Threats shall be the head of the Bu-
reau of Emerging Threats. 
SEC. 
414. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR 
EMERGING THREATS. 
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the 
Under Secretary for International Security Affairs under 
section 403, the Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats 
shall receive the funds necessary to fulfill Bureau func-
tions and the Assistant Secretary’s responsibilities for fis-
cal years 2026 and 2027. 
SEC. 415. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in any statute, reorganization plan, 
Executive order, regulation, agreement, determination, or 
other official document or proceeding to— 
(1) the Under Secretary for Arms Control and 
International Security Affairs shall be deemed to 
refer to the Under Secretary for International Secu-
rity Affairs; 
(2) the Under Secretary for Security Assist-
ance, Science, and Technology shall be deemed to 
refer to the Under Secretary for International Secu-
rity Affairs; 
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(3) the Under Secretary for Security Assistance 
shall be deemed to refer to the Under Secretary for 
International Security; 
(4) the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, 
Deterrence, and Stability shall be deemed to refer to 
the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and Non-
proliferation; 
(5) the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, 
Verification, and Stability shall be deemed to refer 
to the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and 
Nonproliferation; 
(6) the Assistant Secretary for Verification, 
Compliance, and Implementation shall be deemed to 
refer to the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control 
and Nonproliferation; 
(7) the Assistant Secretary for Verification and 
Compliance shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant 
Secretary for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(8) the Assistant Secretary for International 
Security and Nonproliferation shall be deemed to 
refer to the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control 
and Nonproliferation; 
(9) the Assistant Secretary for Nonproliferation 
shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant Secretary 
for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
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(10) the Assistant Secretary for Nonprolifera-
tion shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant Sec-
retary for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(11) the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control 
shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant Secretary 
for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(12) the Bureau for Arms Control, Deterrence, 
and Stability shall be deemed to refer to the Bureau 
for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(13) the Bureau for Arms Control, Verification, 
and Stability shall be deemed to refer to the Bureau 
for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(14) the Bureau for Verification, Compliance, 
and Implementation shall be deemed to refer to the 
Bureau for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(15) the Bureau for Verification and Compli-
ance shall be deemed to refer to the Bureau for 
Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(16) the Bureau for International Security and 
Nonproliferation shall be deemed to refer to the Bu-
reau for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; 
(17) the Bureau for Nonproliferation shall be 
deemed to refer to the Bureau for Arms Control and 
Nonproliferation; and 
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(18) the Bureau for Arms Control shall be 
deemed to refer to the Bureau for Arms Control and 
Nonproliferation. 
SEC. 416. CLASSIFICATION TO UNITED STATES CODE. 
The Office of Law Revision Counsel is directed to— 
(1) utilize sections 98–128 of title 22, United 
States Code, to classify the sections of this title; and 
(2) maintain the legislative history, under edi-
torial notes, of repealed law which previously occu-
pied the corresponding sections of United States 
Code. 
Æ 
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