This legislation, titled the Tech Diplomacy Training Act , requires the Secretary of State to establish and conduct new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training for Foreign Service officers. This comprehensive training will cover critical areas including artificial intelligence , next-generation communications, and technological advancements in different geographic regions. It also focuses on how these topics affect diplomacy and how the United States can utilize emerging STEM matters as a tool of diplomacy. Furthermore, the training will educate officers on how United States adversaries and national security threats leverage technology to undermine U.S. diplomacy and engage in their own diplomatic efforts. This mandatory training will be integrated into the A-100 course for all new Foreign Service officers. Existing officers who have already completed the A-100 course must complete the full training within 18 months or a condensed version within 270 days of the Act's enactment, ensuring all officers are equipped for modern tech diplomacy challenges.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Tech Diplomacy Training Act
USA119th CongressHR-8212| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This legislation, titled the Tech Diplomacy Training Act , requires the Secretary of State to establish and conduct new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training for Foreign Service officers. This comprehensive training will cover critical areas including artificial intelligence , next-generation communications, and technological advancements in different geographic regions. It also focuses on how these topics affect diplomacy and how the United States can utilize emerging STEM matters as a tool of diplomacy. Furthermore, the training will educate officers on how United States adversaries and national security threats leverage technology to undermine U.S. diplomacy and engage in their own diplomatic efforts. This mandatory training will be integrated into the A-100 course for all new Foreign Service officers. Existing officers who have already completed the A-100 course must complete the full training within 18 months or a condensed version within 270 days of the Act's enactment, ensuring all officers are equipped for modern tech diplomacy challenges.