This bill, the Data Driven Diplomacy Act, asks the Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs to request the Office of Opinion Research in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research to conduct public opinion surveys. The surveys are to inform the Bureau of Global Public Affairs about cultural context, target audiences, and shifting attitudes toward the United States and United States interests. The focus is on regions where United States-funded media outlets operate or could operate. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026 by Representatives Bill Huizenga and Michael Lawler and was ordered to be reported by a vote of 46 - 1. The text does not set out additional requirements or specify funding.
The bill directs internal coordination at the State Department so its public affairs office can use survey data about audiences and local attitudes. For most people there is no immediate change. The activity described would affect how the Department collects and uses public opinion information in regions with U.S.-funded media outlets.
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