Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 18, 2021)
Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Represent America Mid-Career Foreign Service Entry Program to increase diversity in the Foreign Service by recruiting mid-career professionals who are from minority groups.
As part of the program, the State Department shall (1) establish and publish eligibility criteria for participation; (2) carry out recruitment efforts to attract highly qualified, mid-career professionals from minority groups; and (3) include appropriate mentorship and other career development opportunities for program participants.
The State Department must submit an annual report on the status of the program.
What just happenedMay 19, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 2021
- May 19, 2021Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 19, 2021Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 18, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House