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H.R. 1096 · 117th Congress

Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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71 cosponsors · 70 D, 1 R
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55 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Represent America Mid-Career Foreign Service Entry Program to increase diversity in the Foreign Service by recruiting mid-career professionals who are from minority groups.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 18, 2021

Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the Represent America Mid-Career Foreign Service Entry Program to increase diversity in the Foreign Service by recruiting mid-career professionals who are from minority groups.

As part of the program, the State Department shall (1) establish and publish eligibility criteria for participation; (2) carry out recruitment efforts to attract highly qualified, mid-career professionals from minority groups; and (3) include appropriate mentorship and other career development opportunities for program participants.

The State Department must submit an annual report on the status of the program.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

Latest action (May 19, 2021): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 18, 2021

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.