Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 22, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 1199
STEM Diplomacy Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 22, 2021)
Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act or the STEM Diplomacy Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.
What just happenedJul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6](D-PA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 22, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 29, 2021Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House