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Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

Introduced: February 18, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 19, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 19, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 18, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 18, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 19, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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