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Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act

USA119th CongressHR-6123| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. The report must detail the current capacity and ability of the United States Mission in Australia to provide administrative and operational support for all U.S. government personnel under its authority. Key elements of the report include specifics on anticipated mission growth from 2025 to 2030 and the expansion of interagency presence in Australia. It also requires an assessment of additional administrative and operational support systems needed to accommodate this growth trajectory. Furthermore, the report must analyze potential resource gaps that could hinder mission capacity and undermine critical U.S. objectives, such as strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance and the AUKUS security partnership . Finally, it mandates recommendations for necessary additional facilities, staffing, and resources, along with an analysis of the funding required to implement these recommendations, to ensure robust diplomatic and operational capabilities.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act

USA119th CongressHR-6123| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. The report must detail the current capacity and ability of the United States Mission in Australia to provide administrative and operational support for all U.S. government personnel under its authority. Key elements of the report include specifics on anticipated mission growth from 2025 to 2030 and the expansion of interagency presence in Australia. It also requires an assessment of additional administrative and operational support systems needed to accommodate this growth trajectory. Furthermore, the report must analyze potential resource gaps that could hinder mission capacity and undermine critical U.S. objectives, such as strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance and the AUKUS security partnership . Finally, it mandates recommendations for necessary additional facilities, staffing, and resources, along with an analysis of the funding required to implement these recommendations, to ensure robust diplomatic and operational capabilities.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted