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H.R. 8912 (116th)

Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

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Introduced

9 December 2020

Last action

9 December 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Debra Haaland, Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Karen Bass, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Albio Sires, Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Jesús García, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Adriano Espaillat

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3 January 2025

Summary

Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act This bill establishes the role of Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of State, modifies promotion, training, and mentorship at the State Department, and authorizes the submission of gap memos prior to a performance evaluation. A gap memo is a written record indicating and explaining an employment gap that is due to personal circumstances.

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Timeline

  1. 9 December 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 December 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 December 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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