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H.R. 1096 (117th)

Represent America Abroad Act of 2021

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Introduced

18 February 2021

Last action

19 May 2021 · Reported

Status

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 May 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

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