“To prohibit the Executive branch from engaging in any reorganization of the Department of State without congressional consultation and approval.”
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This section prohibits any reorganization of the Department of State from being implemented unless Congress enacts specific statutory authorization for it and the Secretary of State submits a detailed plan to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to section 3. It further provides that, upon certification by the Comptroller General to the chair and ranking member of those committees of noncompliance, (1) no federal funds may be made available for any activity of the Department of Government Efficiency, and (2) no Department of State funds may be obligated or expended for official travel by politically appointed officials.
This section requires the Secretary of State, upon determining that any reorganization of the Department of State or its components is necessary, to submit a detailed plan to the appropriate congressional committees that includes, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) a description and justification of proposed organizational changes, including effects on roles, responsibilities, and personnel; (2) a description of any new responsibilities to be absorbed and a plan to develop required competencies; (3) an analysis of impacts on advancing U.S. foreign policy interests, including diplomatic footprint and operations abroad, consular services and visa processing, multilateral and bilateral commitments, military cooperation and security assistance, intelligence capabilities, interagency coordination, and development and humanitarian objectives; (4) an explanation of improvements to the Department's overall strategic objectives; (5) an assessment of potential risks or unintended consequences, including how competitors might capitalize on downsizing and vulnerabilities to U.S. interests; (6) a detailed implementation plan and timeline with mitigation mechanisms; (7) a workforce impact analysis and transition plan for terminations, reassignments, retraining, and compensation; and (8) a certification that no federal laws or regulations, including employee rights, will be violated.
This section defines, for purposes of the Act, (1) “appropriate congressional committees” as the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations and the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations; and (2) “reorganization” as any action that, pursuant to section 7063 of division F of Public Law 118–47 (relating to State Department reorganizations), would require prior consultation and notification.