To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

HR 5323 establishes a new Office of Subnational Diplomacy within the Department of State, led by a Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy who reports to the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs. The office directly assists U.S. state, county, city, and municipal governments by helping them attract foreign investment, counter foreign influence, and coordinate with foreign governments on economic and policy priorities. Key provisions include advising local officials on risks of foreign engagements, supporting bids for international events, tracking foreign investment trends, and building staff capacity for foreign engagement. This bill creates a permanent structure to strengthen local government involvement in U.S. foreign policy efforts.