To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.

H.R. 5245 would restructure how the State Department is managed by establishing clear leadership roles and creating or formalizing several bureaus. Specifically, it would designate an Under Secretary for Management and create bureaus for Administration, Diplomatic Technology, Consular Affairs, Diplomatic Security, Asset Management, and Human Resources. The bill aims to improve operational efficiency and address longstanding issues with passport and visa processing by consolidating consular computer systems under a single chief information officer.

The bill would also provide practical benefits for Americans seeking passports and visas. It would extend special hiring authority to speed up passport processing and allow the State Department temporary flexibility to use certain passport and visa fees to maintain services in 2026 and 2027. Additionally, the bill would strengthen security at U.S. embassies by clarifying the role of Regional Security Officers and adding counterintelligence training for diplomatic security personnel.