Represent America Abroad Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 20, 2020)
Represent America Abroad Act of 2020
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 happenedOct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 20, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oct 1, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 20, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 20, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 20, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House