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Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

USA116th CongressHR-8912| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2020
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Karen Bass (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act This bill establishes the role of Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of State, modifies promotion, training, and mentorship at the State Department, and authorizes the submission of gap memos prior to a performance evaluation. A gap memo is a written record indicating and explaining an employment gap that is due to personal circumstances.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • December 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7798: Promotion Accessibility Act
Congressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

USA116th CongressHR-8912| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2020
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act This bill establishes the role of Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of State, modifies promotion, training, and mentorship at the State Department, and authorizes the submission of gap memos prior to a performance evaluation. A gap memo is a written record indicating and explaining an employment gap that is due to personal circumstances.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • December 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Karen Bass (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7798: Promotion Accessibility Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management