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This bill requires the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development to submit annual reports to Congress detailing their unfunded programs and activities. Within ten days after the President submits the budget each fiscal year, these agencies must identify programs they consider important for national security or foreign policy but lack sufficient funding, along with the additional resources needed. The reports must prioritize these unfunded needs by urgency and include budget details for each item. The legislation reflects congressional concern that the State Department operates with a 13 percent staffing gap while international competitors like China have dramatically expanded their global presence and investment, citing a $41.3 billion resource gap identified by the State Department for countering China in the Indo-Pacific region.

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