Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
United States117th CongressHR-1096House of Representatives
Updated: May 19, 2021
Summary
Represent America Abroad Act of 2021 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
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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