To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.

This bill reshapes how the State Department handles international security. It creates a new senior leader to oversee arms control, counterterrorism, efforts against drugs and organized crime, and other global security issues. It also sets up or updates offices to fight human trafficking and coordinate with the Pentagon and foreign militaries, including a director-led anti-trafficking office that runs programs and the annual report and ensures staff training. The plan includes training and vetting for foreign police and border officials, stronger support for foreign justice systems, and better tracking of results, not just drug seizure totals. A new “Emerging Threats” team focuses on risks from AI, biotech, quantum tech, autonomous weapons, and security issues in space, the polar regions, and undersea domains.

The bill gives these parts clear duties and funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 , with specific funding authorities for counterterrorism and emerging threats included as well. It also updates older office names to match the new structure, such as moving references to “International Security and Nonproliferation” to “Arms Control and Nonproliferation”.

• Who is affected:

  • State Department offices and staff working on security, trafficking, drugs, and terrorism.
  • U.S. enforcement personnel posted abroad, who are subject to annual compliance certification.
  • Foreign police and border officials who may receive U.S. training and equipment after vetting.
  • Federal partners coordinating on trafficking and counterterrorism programs.

• What changes:

  • A new Under Secretary leads international security work; new or updated Assistant Secretaries and bureaus cover political-military affairs, counterterrorism, narcotics and law enforcement, arms control and nonproliferation, and emerging threats .
  • The anti-trafficking office coordinates all department programs and issues the annual report; staff must complete anti‑trafficking training.
  • The political-military office oversees funds for international military education and training and the national security engagement account.

• When:

  • Funding authorizations cover fiscal years 2026 and 2027.