HR 1199
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Department of State
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Science and engineering education
STEM Diplomacy Act
Introduced: February 22, 2021
Introduced by:
Houlahan, Chrissy
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act or the STEM Diplomacy Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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