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State Department
The Department of State advises the President in the formulation and execution of foreign policy and promotes the long-range security and well-being of the United States. The Department determines and analyzes the facts relating to American overseas interests, makes recommendations on policy and future action, and takes the necessary steps to carry out established policy. In so doing, the Department engages in continuous consultations with the American public, the Congress, other U.S. departments and agencies, and foreign governments; negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign nations; speaks for the United States in the United Nations and other international organizations in which the United States participates; and represents the United States at international conferences. The Department of State was established by act of July 27, 1789, as the Department of Foreign Affairs and was renamed Department of State by Act of September 15, 1789 (22 U.S.C. 2651 note).
Recent Regulations
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Recent Regulations
View all →RuleJan 27, 2026
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance
RuleJan 27, 2026
Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance Rules
RuleNov 7, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Changes to Section 126.1
RuleSignificantSep 10, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions; Correction
RuleSep 9, 2025
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Prohibited Exports, Imports, and Sales To or From Certain Countries-Cyprus
RuleSignificantAug 27, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions
RuleAug 11, 2025
Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program; Correction
RuleSignificantAug 5, 2025
Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program
ProposedSignificantAug 5, 2025
Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
RuleJul 7, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Updates to Certain Proscribed Countries and Other Changes
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The Department of State advises the President in the formulation and execution of foreign policy and promotes the long-range security and well-being of the United States. The Department determines and analyzes the facts relating to American overseas interests, makes recommendations on policy and future action, and takes the necessary steps to carry out established policy. In so doing, the Department engages in continuous consultations with the American public, the Congress, other U.S. departments and agencies, and foreign governments; negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign nations; speaks for the United States in the United Nations and other international organizations in which the United States participates; and represents the United States at international conferences. The Department of State was established by act of July 27, 1789, as the Department of Foreign Affairs and was renamed Department of State by Act of September 15, 1789 (22 U.S.C. 2651 note).