The RUBIO Act would prohibit the Secretary of State from simultaneously holding or performing the duties of any other federal position. The bill essentially requires the Secretary of State to focus exclusively on that role and forbids them from splitting responsibilities with other federal jobs. To enforce this requirement, the legislation cuts off federal funding for the Secretary of State's salary and expenses if they violate this restriction. The bill affects the State Department and the office of the Secretary of State, and it contains no specified funding amounts or implementation timelines. The measure was introduced in May 2025 and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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