HR 1096 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-18· Sponsored by Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2021-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican