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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2022International Affairs
S. 3491

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

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Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Apr 6, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

  2. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Apr 6, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Mar 23, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jan 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jan 12, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateApr 6, 202225

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2022

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State for the 21st Century Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act — Informed