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Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

Introduced: January 12, 2022 Introduced by: Hagerty, Bill Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 6, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now April 6, 2022

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1