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H.R.1096: Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (70 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 18, 2021
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 19, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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May 19, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Feb. 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |