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Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

USA117th CongressS-3491| Senate 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests. The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy. The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work. Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 6, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8536
Introduced in House
  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • April 6, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8536
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8536: Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act
  • S 117-4653: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
  • HR 117-8788: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
Advisory bodiesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority employment

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

USA117th CongressS-3491| Senate 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests. The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy. The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work. Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 6, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8536
Introduced in House
  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • April 6, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8536
    Introduced in House
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8536: Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act
  • S 117-4653: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
  • HR 117-8788: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority employment