S 3491 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

Introduced 2022-01-12· Sponsored by Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.(2022-04-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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S. 3491, Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

May 6, 2022

As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on April 6, 2022

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican