Congress·In Progress·H.R. 7036

Data Driven Diplomacy Act

State Department: Using Public Opinion Data for Global Messaging

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 8 months

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where it has been since January 2026. No action has taken place on this proposal for five months. It is considered stalled because the committee has not scheduled a vote or further review.

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Representative Huizenga, requires two offices within the State Department to share information and work together more closely on international communication.
The Bureau of Global Public Affairs would have to request public opinion surveys to learn how people in other countries feel about the United States and its interests.
This data would help U.S.-funded media outlets that broadcast overseas understand local cultures and changing attitudes so they can better reach their audiences.
The goal of the policy is to make sure the government uses real-world data when deciding how to talk to people in different parts of the world.

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Milestones

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Jan 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Data Driven Diplomacy Act

Bill NumberHR 7036

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.

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