To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5248 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5248 To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2025 Mrs. Kim introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To ensure the alignment of economic and foreign policies, to position the Department of State to reflect that economic security is national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, TITLE V--ECONOMIC AFFAIRS SEC. 501. UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS. (a) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department an Under Secretary for Economic Affairs who shall be responsible to the Secretary for matters pertaining to economic growth, commercial expansion, energy, technology policy and innovation, scientific research, commercial outer space affairs, critical minerals, water and the environment, protection of natural resources, sanctions policies, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities.--In addition to the responsibilities described under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to economic and business affairs in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate, the following: (1) Preparing an annual strategic plan for expanding opportunities for United States private sector companies in international markets, coordinating the use of sanctions to achieve national security objectives,