Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011

This bill, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, provides the annual funding for United States diplomatic activities, foreign aid, and international operations. It allocates the budget for the Department of State to manage embassies, security, and consular services like passports and visas, while also funding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide global health, disaster relief, and economic assistance.

For everyday citizens, the bill supports national security and economic interests by funding programs that combat international terrorism, manage migration and refugee crises, and promote American exports through the Export-Import Bank. It also includes specific rules to ensure taxpayer money is used accountably, such as prohibiting aid to countries that experience military coups or those that support international terrorism. Additionally, the legislation addresses humanitarian concerns by funding global initiatives for child survival, clean water, and the protection of human rights.