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Department of State Authorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1157| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 This bill modifies the management and operations of the Department of State through various measures. These include requiring actions to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, establishing offices and roles to carry out designated functions, and providing for certain public diplomacy and anti-corruption measures. Specifically, the bill addresses personnel matters within the State Department by, for example, requiring the State Department to submit a comprehensive five-year strategic staffing plan and otherwise modifying provisions related to home leave travel, employee assignment restrictions and preclusions, and the recall and reemployment of career members of the Foreign and civil service. Further, the bill establishes recruitment, retention, and promotion requirements to further the goal of achieving a more diverse workforce at the State Department. In addition, the bill modifies the organization and operations of the State Department by, among other things, (1) providing statutory authority for the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration; and (2) authorizing the establishment of an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources to handle global energy-related issues. The bill also establishes measures to address State Department information and data security, revises procedures and requirements related to the overseas construction of embassies and consulates, and requires the State Department to report on the efforts of the Coronavirus Repatriation Task Force.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3352
Department of State Authorization Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
May 13, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-33.
May 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2432-2450; text: CR H2432-2448)
May 18, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.
May 18, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 1157 are considered vacated.
May 19, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)
May 19, 2021
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4653
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3352
    Department of State Authorization Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.


  • May 13, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-33.


  • May 18, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 18, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2432-2450; text: CR H2432-2448)


  • May 18, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.


  • May 18, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 1157 are considered vacated.


  • May 19, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)


  • May 19, 2021
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)


  • May 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4653
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1253: Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021
  • S 117-599: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  • HR 117-1252: Improving Embassy Design and Security Act
  • HR 117-7522: Global Criminal Justice Act
  • HR 117-1311: Energy Diplomacy Act
  • HR 117-1199: STEM Diplomacy Act
  • HR 117-1232: Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act
  • HR 117-1109: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  • HR 117-1244: To repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements.
  • HRES 117-403: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAfricaArt, artists, authorshipAssault and harassment offensesBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHIV/AIDSHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMiddle EastMinority educationMinority employmentMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencySeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusStudent aid and college costsTerrorismTransportation costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's educationWomen's employment

Department of State Authorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1157| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 This bill modifies the management and operations of the Department of State through various measures. These include requiring actions to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, establishing offices and roles to carry out designated functions, and providing for certain public diplomacy and anti-corruption measures. Specifically, the bill addresses personnel matters within the State Department by, for example, requiring the State Department to submit a comprehensive five-year strategic staffing plan and otherwise modifying provisions related to home leave travel, employee assignment restrictions and preclusions, and the recall and reemployment of career members of the Foreign and civil service. Further, the bill establishes recruitment, retention, and promotion requirements to further the goal of achieving a more diverse workforce at the State Department. In addition, the bill modifies the organization and operations of the State Department by, among other things, (1) providing statutory authority for the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration; and (2) authorizing the establishment of an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources to handle global energy-related issues. The bill also establishes measures to address State Department information and data security, revises procedures and requirements related to the overseas construction of embassies and consulates, and requires the State Department to report on the efforts of the Coronavirus Repatriation Task Force.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3352
Department of State Authorization Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
May 13, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-33.
May 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2432-2450; text: CR H2432-2448)
May 18, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.
May 18, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 1157 are considered vacated.
May 19, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)
May 19, 2021
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4653
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3352
    Department of State Authorization Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.


  • May 13, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-33.


  • May 18, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 18, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2432-2450; text: CR H2432-2448)


  • May 18, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.


  • May 18, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 1157 are considered vacated.


  • May 19, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)


  • May 19, 2021
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2490-2506)


  • May 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4653
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1253: Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021
  • S 117-599: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  • HR 117-1252: Improving Embassy Design and Security Act
  • HR 117-7522: Global Criminal Justice Act
  • HR 117-1311: Energy Diplomacy Act
  • HR 117-1199: STEM Diplomacy Act
  • HR 117-1232: Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act
  • HR 117-1109: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  • HR 117-1244: To repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements.
  • HRES 117-403: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAfricaArt, artists, authorshipAssault and harassment offensesBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCultural exchanges and relationsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHIV/AIDSHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMiddle EastMinority educationMinority employmentMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencySeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusStudent aid and college costsTerrorismTransportation costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's educationWomen's employment