United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 9062 — BOOST American Business Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance support for American businesses.

This bill proposes measures to boost support and resources for American businesses. It is intended to foster growth and competitiveness in the marketplace.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may result in more job opportunities as businesses expand.
  • Families: Families could benefit indirectly from a stronger economy through increased job stability and opportunities.
  • Small Business: This means potential increased resources and support to help small businesses grow and compete.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes the Commercial Diplomatic Service and creates new administrative roles and frameworks within the existing Foreign Service structure.

  • 22 U.S.C. § 3921

    Section 208 → SEC. 208. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN AND COMMERCIAL DIPLOMATIC SERVICES. (a) Establishment.--The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Director General of the Foreign and Commercial Diplomatic Services who shall have the rank and status of Assistant Secretary and report directly to the Under Secretary for Management for matters pertaining to-- (1) the management, deployment, and operations of both Foreign Service generalist officers and the Commercial Diplomatic Service and its officers; and (2) such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Deputies.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Under Secretary for Management and the Director General of the Foreign and Commercial Diplomatic Services, shall select one current or former career member of the Foreign Service to serve as the Deputy of Foreign Service Officers and one current or former career member of the Foreign Service to serve as the Deputy of the Commercial Diplomatic Service. (c) Qualifications.--The Deputy of the Commercial Diplomatic Service shall have demonstrated ability in not less than four of the five following areas: (1) Commercial diplomacy. (2) International business development and advocacy. (3) Investment strategy development and implementation. (4) Executive-level management. (5) Public affairs. (d) Responsibilities.--In addition to the duties described in subsection (a), the Deputy of the Commercial Diplomatic Service shall maintain continuous observation and coordination for all matters pertaining to commercial diplomacy affairs in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate, the following: (1) Investment promotion, such as-- (A) advocating for United States businesses and commercial interests overseas; (B) identifying foreign market opportunities for United States businesses and helping United State firms overcome challenges in foreign business climates; (C) helping United States companies compete for and win contracts in foreign markets; (D) attracting foreign investment into the United States by identifying high potential businesses in foreign countries; (E) ensuring United States private sector concerns are integrated into United States foreign policy and economic policy; and (F) promoting international commercial projects that advance the national security interests of the United States, regardless of domestic content thresholds. (2) Bolstering supply chain resilience, and protecting intellectual property rights. (3) International investment policy, including monitoring investment climates, negotiating and implementing investment agreements, representing the Department in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and assisting United States companies involved in investment disputes with foreign governments. (4) The promotion of sound, transparent, and stable economic policies overseas. (5) Perform such other duties as the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs may from time to time designate.

    This change establishes a new administrative position within the Foreign Service to oversee both foreign and commercial diplomatic operations.

  • 22 U.S.C. § 3941

    Section 303 → SEC. 303. COMMERCIAL DIPLOMATIC SERVICE. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a Commercial Diplomatic Service, within the Foreign Service, for the purpose of helping United States companies, particularly in industries of strategic importance to the United States, export their products and services to international markets. (b) Officers.--The positions of the Commercial Diplomatic Service established under subsection (a) shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

    This change creates a new Commercial Diplomatic Service aimed at supporting U.S. companies in international markets.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9062?
HR 9062 is sponsored by McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Mackenzie, Ryan (Republican), Lawler, Michael (Republican), and Kim, Young (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9062?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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