Represent America Abroad Act of 2020
United States116th CongressHR-7673House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 1, 2020
Summary
Represent America Abroad Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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