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Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

USA117th CongressHR-4589| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (53)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (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 a new position and requires other activities to promote diversity and inclusion in the Department of State. The bill creates the presidentially-appointed position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State to, among other activities, develop a strategic plan to guide implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts and support State Department personnel from traditionally underrepresented groups. The officer reports directly to the Secretary of State. Additionally, the State Department must establish a Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council to coordinate applicable strategic plans, initiatives, and policies. The bill also modifies merit selection processes for promotions, performance pay, and related matters to promote diversity and inclusion in the Foreign Service. Specifically, it adds factors (e.g., testimony from peers and subordinates or demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion) that may be considered in recommendations and rankings related to a Foreign Service officer's performance. The State Department must also establish a mentorship program for entry- and mid-level members of the Foreign Service and periodically offer a Senior Executive Service development program to members of the civil service in the top two pay grades. Senior Executive Service members serve as high-level managers within federal agencies. The bill requires the State Department to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as demographic information about members of boards that make personnel decisions and candidates for the Senior Executive Service.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8912
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8912
    Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 29, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 29, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Congressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

USA117th CongressHR-4589| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act This bill establishes a new position and requires other activities to promote diversity and inclusion in the Department of State. The bill creates the presidentially-appointed position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State to, among other activities, develop a strategic plan to guide implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts and support State Department personnel from traditionally underrepresented groups. The officer reports directly to the Secretary of State. Additionally, the State Department must establish a Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council to coordinate applicable strategic plans, initiatives, and policies. The bill also modifies merit selection processes for promotions, performance pay, and related matters to promote diversity and inclusion in the Foreign Service. Specifically, it adds factors (e.g., testimony from peers and subordinates or demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion) that may be considered in recommendations and rankings related to a Foreign Service officer's performance. The State Department must also establish a mentorship program for entry- and mid-level members of the Foreign Service and periodically offer a Senior Executive Service development program to members of the civil service in the top two pay grades. Senior Executive Service members serve as high-level managers within federal agencies. The bill requires the State Department to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as demographic information about members of boards that make personnel decisions and candidates for the Senior Executive Service.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8912
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8912
    Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 29, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 29, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (53)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management