US HR8788

Bill

Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2022

Introduced
09/09/2022

In Committee
09/09/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill: Establishes an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State to coordinate federal support for subnational engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. It also authorizes the Department to provide housing and travel assistance to students participating in the Department's Student Internship Program, and establishes authorities for the Secretary of State to streamline the security clearance process and modernize Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation operations. The bill further requires the Secretary to conduct surveys to assess management and leadership at diplomatic and consular posts, strengthen measures to prevent and respond to harassment, discrimination, and sexual assault, and enhance training and professional development opportunities for Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel. Additionally, the bill establishes a Commission to examine ways for the Department to modernize its structure, personnel practices, and operations, and it creates a Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead the Department's cyber diplomacy efforts.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Gregory Meeks (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 09/09/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8788/all-info

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8788/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8788/BILLS-117hr8788ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8788/BILLS-117hr8788ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1109	Department of State Student Internship Program Act	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Related
HR1251	Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
HR4526	City and State Diplomacy Act	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.	Related
HR6034	Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Related
HR7522	Global Criminal Justice Act	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Related
HR8011	Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Related
HR8536	Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Related
S2033	A bill to extend the authority of, and provide hiring authority for, the Global Engagement Center.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
S3072	City and State Diplomacy Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
S3491	Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.	Related
S4653	Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 2022 Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2022 Combating Global Corruption Act of 2022 Global Respect Act of 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490.	Related
S5063	Supporting U.S. Engagement in Expos Act of 2022	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
S599	Department of State Student Internship Program Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
S816	Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.	Related

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