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H.R.7673 - Represent America Abroad Act of 2020116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (Introduced 07/20/2020)
Committees: House - Foreign Affairs
Committee Meetings: 10/01/20 10:00AM
Latest Action: House - 10/01/2020 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (07/20/2020)

Represent America Abroad Act of 2020

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.