Data Driven Diplomacy Act

HR 7036, the Data Driven Diplomacy Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to coordinate with its Office of Opinion Research to conduct public opinion surveys. These surveys would inform the Bureau of Global Public Affairs about cultural context, target audiences, and shifting attitudes toward U.S. interests in regions where U.S. funded media operates or may operate. The bill directs the Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs to request these surveys to better understand local perspectives. It does not create new programs or change funding but mandates a specific internal coordination process. This procedural bill affects how the State Department gathers public sentiment data for its diplomatic communications.