A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program in advancing the national security and the development and diplomacy efforts of the United States.

This Senate Resolution recognizes the vital contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program. It affirms these programs are crucial for advancing the national security , development, and diplomacy efforts of the United States by recruiting a diverse and talented workforce for foreign affairs agencies. The resolution emphasizes that these statutorily mandated programs address historical exclusions of women, minority groups, and economically disadvantaged populations, ensuring a broad talent pool. They are merit-based, need-based, and highly competitive, representing a smart investment by taxpayers to strengthen U.S. diplomatic capabilities. The resolution warns that dismantling these programs would waste resources and weaken national security by undermining efforts to recruit top talent and foster diverse perspectives.