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US HR3769

US HR3769
STEM Diplomacy Act Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act


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Introduced
07/16/2019
In Committee
07/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To authorize the Secretary of State to waive certain requirements with respect to eligibility for civil service positions relating to the departmental formulation and direction of foreign affairs and international relations, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.

AI Summary

This bill, the STEM Diplomacy Act, authorizes the Secretary of State to waive certain occupational requirements for civilian foreign affairs positions at the Department of State. Specifically, the Secretary can waive requirements for positions in the GS-0130 occupational series if the individual being hired possesses significant expertise in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics that is integral to the duties of the position. The Secretary must provide a written rationale for each waiver granted to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 07/16/2019)

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