To provide for the authorities of the Secretary of State.

This bill updates how the State Department is organized and guides how the U.S. works at the United Nations . It formalizes key offices for legislative affairs, intelligence and research, policy planning, legal advice, protocol, and a department spokesperson for domestic communications . It also creates a Red Team to stress‑test crisis and emergency plans, with a short report due after each review. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and requires a quick report to Congress on unfunded needs after the President sends the budget .

• Who is affected:

  • State Department leaders and staff across new or formalized offices
  • The U.S. Ambassador and Mission to the United Nations
  • Congress, which receives reports on unfunded priorities

• What changes:

  • The Ambassador leads the U.S. Mission, follows presidential instructions, and works to counter malign influence at the UN and support Taiwan’s participation where appropriate
  • Offices are set or formalized: Legislative Affairs, Intelligence and Research, Policy Planning, Legal Adviser, Protocol, and Spokesperson for domestic communications
  • A Red Team is created to test crisis plans and must file findings after meetings
  • The Secretary can receive and allocate funds, including for the U.S. Mission to the UN and these offices

• When:

  • Funding covers fiscal years 2026–2027
  • Red Team findings are due within 21 days after a review is convened
  • The “unfunded priorities” report is due within 10 days after the President submits the budget to Congress