To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 1516
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1516International Affairs
To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure government agencies are effective and responsible with taxpayer money. It calls for a performance review of a specific State Department office responsible for critical work in preventing and resolving international conflicts. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to changes in how the U.S. government approaches foreign conflict resolution, potentially making operations more efficient or reallocating resources.
If the bill does not become law, the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau would continue its operations without this specific, mandated review. This means Congress and the public would not receive a comprehensive, official assessment of the Bureau's unique function, costs, and whether it should be maintained, potentially leading to less oversight of its activities and spending.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report assessing the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau (CSO Bureau).
This initiates a formal review of a key State Department office's effectiveness and necessity.
PROVISION 02
The report must provide a definitive assessment on whether the CSO Bureau should continue to exist.
This provision directly addresses the question of the Bureau's long-term future and operational relevance.
PROVISION 03
The report must include a detailed cost analysis of the Bureau, including potential costs and savings if it were dissolved.
This ensures transparency and accountability regarding the financial implications of maintaining or eliminating the Bureau.
PROVISION 04
A plan must be included for how the Bureau's functions and personnel would be absorbed by other State Department offices if it were dissolved.
This prepares for a smooth transition and avoids disruption of critical foreign policy work should the Bureau be shut down.
PROVISION 05
The report must be submitted to specific congressional committees no more than 180 days after the bill's passage.
This sets a clear timeframe for the review and ensures timely oversight by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025
House BillHR 1516International Affairs
To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure government agencies are effective and responsible with taxpayer money. It calls for a performance review of a specific State Department office responsible for critical work in preventing and resolving international conflicts. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to changes in how the U.S. government approaches foreign conflict resolution, potentially making operations more efficient or reallocating resources.
If the bill does not become law, the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau would continue its operations without this specific, mandated review. This means Congress and the public would not receive a comprehensive, official assessment of the Bureau's unique function, costs, and whether it should be maintained, potentially leading to less oversight of its activities and spending.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report assessing the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau (CSO Bureau).
This initiates a formal review of a key State Department office's effectiveness and necessity.
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The report must provide a definitive assessment on whether the CSO Bureau should continue to exist.
This provision directly addresses the question of the Bureau's long-term future and operational relevance.
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The report must include a detailed cost analysis of the Bureau, including potential costs and savings if it were dissolved.
This ensures transparency and accountability regarding the financial implications of maintaining or eliminating the Bureau.
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A plan must be included for how the Bureau's functions and personnel would be absorbed by other State Department offices if it were dissolved.
This prepares for a smooth transition and avoids disruption of critical foreign policy work should the Bureau be shut down.
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The report must be submitted to specific congressional committees no more than 180 days after the bill's passage.
This sets a clear timeframe for the review and ensures timely oversight by Congress.
no more than 180 days after the passage of this bill
Secretary of State to submit a report on the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau to Congress.
GLOSSARY
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Secretary of State
The head of the U.S. Department of State, responsible for the country's foreign policy and international relations.
Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau (CSO Bureau)
A specific office within the U.S. Department of State that works on preventing conflicts, promoting stability, and responding to crises in various countries.
Appropriate congressional committees
The specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that deal with foreign affairs and are designated to receive the report; in this case, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Dissolution
The act of formally ending or shutting down an organization or bureau.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
FEB 24, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 24, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.