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This bill establishes the Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement within the Department of State, which will consist of up to 12 members appointed by the Secretary of State to represent diverse African American and African immigrant communities. The council members will serve two-year terms without compensation and will be selected from various fields including government, sports, creative industries, business, academia, social work, and faith-based activities. The council's primary function is to advise the President, through the Secretary of State, on strengthening connections between the U.S. government and African diaspora communities. Specifically, the council will provide recommendations on strategies to advance equity, support the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, develop cultural and economic exchange programs, and enhance collaboration between public and private sectors to improve the socioeconomic well-being of African diaspora communities. The council will meet quarterly, receive administrative support from the State Department, and will be required to brief congressional committees after each plenary session. The goal is to create a formal mechanism for engaging with and supporting African diaspora communities in the United States through policy recommendations and strategic initiatives.

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