Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 9, 2020International Affairs
H.R. 8912
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
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Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
This bill establishes the role of Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of State, modifies promotion, training, and mentorship at the State Department, and authorizes the submission of gap memos prior to a performance evaluation. A gap memo is a written record indicating and explaining an employment gap that is due to personal circumstances.
What just happenedDec 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 9, 2020
- Dec 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Dec 9, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 9, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House