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HR 8176ReferredFederalhouse

To require the Secretary of State to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova and submit a report on support for Moldova, and for other purposes.

Introduced April 2, 2026Last action April 2, 2026
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Summary: U.S. Support and Dialogue with Moldova Act

This bill would require the U.S. Secretary of State to take two main actions related to Moldova, a small country in Eastern Europe bordered by Romania and Ukraine. First, the Secretary of State would need to organize and carry out a formal, structured conversation — called a "strategic dialogue" — with Moldovan government officials. This type of dialogue is essentially a high-level diplomatic discussion where both countries talk about shared goals, challenges, and how they can work together. Second, the Secretary of State would be required to submit a written report to Congress detailing what kind of support the United States is providing to Moldova.

The bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy operations and the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Moldova. For Moldovan citizens, this could mean increased attention and potential assistance from the U.S. government. For American taxpayers and policymakers, the required report would provide greater transparency and accountability about how the U.S. is engaging with and supporting Moldova.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to two committees — the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary — meaning both committees will review the portions of the bill that fall under their areas of responsibility. No further legislative action has been taken yet. Moldova has been a focus of international attention in recent years given its proximity to the conflict in Ukraine and its ongoing democratic reforms.

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Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

April 2, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]DMA

Committees

Foreign Affairs

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 2, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026