119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5250
H.R. 5250 establishes new organizational structures within the State Department to oversee U.S. foreign assistance programs. The bill creates an Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance position responsible for managing relationships with foreign allies and partners, along with a Director of Foreign Assistance Oversight who will coordinate and oversee all foreign aid activities across the department. The Director will develop comprehensive foreign assistance strategies, improve oversight and accountability of aid funding, and provide data-driven performance reports to Congress and the President. This legislation affects how the State Department manages billions in annual foreign aid by centralizing strategic planning and coordination. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations to the State Department for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to implement these new oversight functions and positions.