New legislation, the ‘Department of State Policy Provisions Act,’ introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, introduces sweeping changes to foreign aid, diplomatic security, and international relations, with a focus on passport revocation for those providing material support to terrorism.

A comprehensive bill introduced in the House of Representatives on September 11, 2025, aims to fundamentally reshape how the U.S. Department of State conducts its foreign policy and manages its operations.

H.R. 5300 , titled the “Department of State Policy Provisions Act,” was introduced by Florida Rep. Brian Mast and touches on a wide range of issues, including a key provision granting the Secretary of State new authority to deny or revoke passports for individuals linked to terrorism.

The proposed legislation

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