Bill > HR8012

This bill, the State Department Training Modernization Act, aims to address the importance of foreign affairs training to national security. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Secretary of State to increase relevant training offerings, such as interactive virtual instruction and courses at partner organizations, to make training more accessible and provide Department of State personnel with a more comprehensive outlook on different sectors of U.S. society. 2. Establishing new fellowship programs for Foreign Service and Civil Service officers to provide short- and long-term opportunities at think tanks, non-governmental organizations, the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, industry entities, and universities. 3. Creating a Board of Visitors for the Foreign Service Institute to provide independent advice and recommendations on organizational management, strategic planning, and curriculum development. 4. Establishing the position of Provost at the Foreign Service Institute to oversee, review, and coordinate the academic curriculum. 5. Requiring the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for adapting training requirements to better meet the Department's current and future needs for 21st century diplomacy. 6. Authorizing the Secretary of State to establish an incentive program to encourage Foreign Service members to maintain critical foreign language skills. 7. Requiring the Secretary of State to submit annual workforce reports to the appropriate congressional committees to inform recommendations on the appropriate size and composition of the Department of State.

Military Affairs and Security

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