HR 8912
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act, aims to increase diversity and inclusion within the State Department. It establishes a Chief Diversity Officer with responsibilities for advising on recruitment, retention, and promotion, collecting diversity data, and setting goals for bureaus. The bill also modifies the Foreign Service Act to promote diversity on selection boards, require diversity training for officers, and implement a mentorship program. Finally, it introduces a process for submitting ‘gap memos’ to explain employment gaps related to personal circumstances during performance evaluations.
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Albio Sires
Debra A. Haaland
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