[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[S. 2043 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 189
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2043
To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 15, 2023
Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Risch) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
August 22, 2023
Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of July 27, 2023,
by Mr. Menendez, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the
``Department of State Authorization Act of 2023''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act
is as follows:</DELETED>
<DELETED>Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
<DELETED>Sec. 2. Definitions.
<DELETED>TITLE I--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS
<DELETED>Sec. 101. Passport fee expenditure authority extension.
<DELETED>Sec. 102. Special hiring authority for passport services.
<DELETED>Sec. 103. Quarterly report on passport wait times.
<DELETED>Sec. 104. Passport travel advisories.
<DELETED>Sec. 105. Increased accountability in assignment restrictions
and reviews.
<DELETED>Sec. 106. Suitability reviews for Foreign Service Institute
instructors.
<DELETED>Sec. 107. Diplomatic security fellowship programs.
<DELETED>TITLE II--PERSONNEL MATTERS
<DELETED>Subtitle A--Hiring, Promotion, and Development
<DELETED>Sec. 201. Adjustment to promotion precepts.
<DELETED>Sec. 202. Hiring authorities.
<DELETED>Sec. 203. Extending paths to service for paid student interns.
<DELETED>Sec. 204. Lateral Entry Program.
<DELETED>Sec. 205. Mid-Career Mentoring Program.
<DELETED>Sec. 206. Consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of
missions.
<DELETED>Sec. 207. Civil service rotational program.
<DELETED>Sec. 208. Reporting requirement on chiefs of mission.
<DELETED>Sec. 209. Report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of
mission.
<DELETED>Sec. 210. Protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by
Department.
<DELETED>Sec. 211. Enhanced vetting for senior diplomatic posts.
<DELETED>Sec. 212. Efforts to improve retention and prevent
retaliation.
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Matters
<DELETED>Sec. 221. Education allowance.
<DELETED>Sec. 222. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the
Foreign Service.
<DELETED>Sec. 223. Improving mental health services for foreign and
civil servants.
<DELETED>Sec. 224. Emergency back-up care.
<DELETED>Sec. 225. Authority to provide services to non-chief of
mission personnel.
<DELETED>Sec. 226. Exception for government-financed air
transportation.
<DELETED>Sec. 227. Enhanced authorities to protect locally employed
staff during emergencies.
<DELETED>Sec. 228. Internet at hardship posts.
<DELETED>Sec. 229. Competitive local compensation plan.
<DELETED>Sec. 230. Supporting tandem couples in the Foreign Service.
<DELETED>Sec. 231. Accessibility at diplomatic missions.
<DELETED>TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
<DELETED>Sec. 301. Data-informed diplomacy.
<DELETED>Sec. 302. Establishment and expansion of the Bureau Chief Data
Officer Program.
<DELETED>Sec. 303. Task force to address artificial intelligence-
enabled influence operations.
<DELETED>Sec. 304. Establishment of the Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of State.
<DELETED>Sec. 305. Strengthening the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of State.
<DELETED>Sec. 306. Sense of Congress on strengthening enterprise
governance.
<DELETED>Sec. 307. Digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership.
<DELETED>Sec. 308. Establishment of a cyberspace, digital connectivity,
and related technologies (CDT) fund.
<DELETED>TITLE IV--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
<DELETED>Sec. 401. Personal services contractors.
<DELETED>Sec. 402. Hard-to-fill posts.
<DELETED>Sec. 403. Enhanced oversight of the Office of Civil Rights.
<DELETED>Sec. 404. Crisis response operations.
<DELETED>TITLE V--ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
<DELETED>Sec. 501. Duties of officers performing economic functions.
<DELETED>Sec. 502. Report on recruitment, retention, and promotion of
Foreign Service economic officers.
<DELETED>Sec. 503. Mandate to revise Department of State metrics for
successful economic and commercial
diplomacy.
<DELETED>Sec. 504. Chief of mission economic responsibilities.
<DELETED>Sec. 505. Direction to embassy deal teams.
<DELETED>Sec. 506. Establishment of a ``Deal Team of the Year'' award.
<DELETED>TITLE VI--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
<DELETED>Sec. 601. National advertising campaign.
<DELETED>Sec. 602. Public diplomacy outreach.
<DELETED>Sec. 603. Modification on use of funds for Radio Free Europe/
Radio Liberty.
<DELETED>Sec. 604. International broadcasting.
<DELETED>Sec. 605. John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship program.
<DELETED>Sec. 606. Domestic engagement and public diplomacy.
<DELETED>Sec. 607. Extension of Global Engagement Center.
<DELETED>Sec. 608. Paperwork Reduction Act.
<DELETED>Sec. 609. Expansion of Diplomats in Residence Programs.
<DELETED>TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS
<DELETED>Sec. 701. Expanding the use of DDTC licensing fees.
<DELETED>Sec. 702. Waiver authority related to prohibition on certain
semiconductor products and services.
<DELETED>Sec. 703. Prohibition on entry of officials of foreign
governments involved in significant
corruption or gross violations of human
rights.
<DELETED>Sec. 704. Protection of cultural heritage during crises.
<DELETED>Sec. 705. National Museum of American Diplomacy.
<DELETED>Sec. 706. Extraterritorial offenses committed by United States
nationals serving with international
organizations.
<DELETED>Sec. 707. Extension of certain privileges and immunities to
the international energy forum.
<DELETED>Sec. 708. Extension of certain privileges and immunities to
the Conseil Europeen pour la recherche
nucleaire (CERN; the European Organization
for Nuclear Research).
<DELETED>Sec. 709. Internships of United States nationals at
international organizations.
<DELETED>Sec. 710. Training for international organizations.
<DELETED>Sec. 711. Modification to transparency on international
agreements and non-binding instruments.
<DELETED>Sec. 712. Congressional oversight, quarterly review, and
authority relating to concurrence provided
by chiefs of mission for support of certain
Government operations.
<DELETED>Sec. 713. Modification and repeal of reports.
<DELETED>SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this Act:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The
term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the
Department of State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of State.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE I--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 101. PASSPORT FEE EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY
EXTENSION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Fee.--To make
permanent the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative fee, section 1(b) of
the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 (22 U.S.C. 214(b)(1)) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(1)'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Passport Fees.--Section 1(b) of the Passport Act of
June 4, 1920, as amended by subsection (a), shall be applied through
fiscal year 2028 by striking ``such costs'' and inserting ``the costs
of providing consular services''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Modernization of Passport Processing.--A portion of
the expanded expenditure authorities provided in subsections (a) and
(b) shall be used to modernize consular systems, with an emphasis on
passport and citizenship services.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 102. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY FOR PASSPORT
SERVICES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> During the 3-year period beginning on the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, without regard to the
provisions under sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States
Code, may directly appoint candidates to positions in the competitive
service (as defined in section 2102 of such title) at the Department in
the Passport and Visa Examining Series 0967.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 103. QUARTERLY REPORT ON PASSPORT WAIT TIMES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and quarterly thereafter for the following 3 years, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees that describes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the current estimated wait times for passport
processing;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the steps that have been taken by the
Department to reduce wait times to a reasonable time;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) efforts to improve the rollout of the online
passport renewal processing program, including how much of
passport revenues the Department is spending on consular
systems modernization; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) how the Department details its staff and
resources to passport services programs.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 104. PASSPORT TRAVEL ADVISORIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Department shall make prominently available in United
States passports, on the first two pages of the passport, the following
information:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) A prominent, clear advisory for all travelers
to check travel.state.gov for updated travel warnings and
advisories.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) A prominent, clear notice urging all travelers
to register with the Department prior to overseas
travel.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 105. INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY IN ASSIGNMENT RESTRICTIONS
AND REVIEWS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the use of policies to restrict personnel from
serving in certain assignments may undermine the Department's
ability to deploy relevant cultural and linguistic skills at
diplomatic posts abroad if not applied judiciously;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Department should continuously evaluate
all processes relating to assignment restrictions, assignment
reviews, and preclusions at the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Notification of Status.--Beginning not later than 90
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) provide a status update for all Department
personnel who, prior to such date of enactment, were subject to
a prior assignment restriction, assignment review, or
preclusion for whom a review or decision related to assignment
is pending; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) on an ongoing basis, provide a status update
for any Department personnel who has been the subject of a
pending assignment restriction or pending assignment review for
more than 30 days.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Notification Content.--The notification required under
subsection (b) shall inform relevant personnel, as of the date of the
notification--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) whether any prior assignment restriction has
been lifted;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) if their assignment status is subject to
ongoing review, and an estimated date for completion;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) if they are subject to any other restrictions
on their ability to serve at posts abroad.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Adjudication of Ongoing Assignment Reviews.--The
Department shall establish a reasonable time limit for the Department
to complete an assignment review, and establish a deadline by which it
must inform personnel of a decision related to such a review. For any
personnel the Department determines are ineligible to serve in an
assignment due to an assignment restriction or assignment review, a
Security Appeal Panel shall convene not later than 60 days of an appeal
being filed.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Security Review Panel.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Security Appeal Panel shall
be comprised of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the head of an office responsible for human
resources or discrimination who reports directly to the
Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
the Bureau of Global Talent Management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
the Bureau of Intelligence and Research;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) an Assistant Secretary or Deputy, or
equivalent, from a third bureau as designated by the Under
Secretary for Management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) a representative from the geographic bureau to
which the restriction applies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) a representative from the Office of the Legal
Adviser and a representative from the Bureau of Diplomatic
Security, who shall serve as non-voting advisors.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Appeal Rights.--Section 414(a) of the Department of
State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2734c(a)) is amended
by striking the first two sentences and inserting ``The Secretary shall
establish and maintain a right and process for employees to appeal a
decision related to an assignment, based on a restriction, review, or
preclusion. Such right and process shall ensure that any such employee
shall have the same appeal rights as provided by the Department
regarding denial or revocation of a security clearance.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) FAM Update.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend all relevant
provisions of the Foreign Service Manual, and any associated or related
policies of the Department, to comply with this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 106. SUITABILITY REVIEWS FOR FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE
INSTRUCTORS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall ensure that all instructors at the
Foreign Service Institute, including direct hires and contractors, who
provide language instruction are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) subject to suitability reviews and background
investigations; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to continuous vetting or
reinvestigations to the extend consistent with Department and
Executive policy for other Department personnel.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 107. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 47 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2719) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Diplomatic Security Fellowship Programs.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of State,
working through the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic
Security, shall establish Diplomatic Security fellowship
programs to provide grants to United States nationals pursuing
undergraduate studies who commit to pursuing a career as a
special agent, security engineering officer, or in the civil
service in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Rulemaking.--The Secretary shall promulgate
regulations for the administration of Diplomatic Security
fellowship programs that set forth--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the eligibility requirements for
receiving a grant under this subsection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the process by which eligible
applicants may request such a grant;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the maximum amount of such a grant;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) the educational progress to which
all grant recipients are obligated.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through
2028 to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE II--PERSONNEL MATTERS</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle A--Hiring, Promotion, and Development</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 201. ADJUSTMENT TO PROMOTION PRECEPTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 603(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 4003(b)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating paragraph (2), (3), and (4)
as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraphs:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) experience serving at an international
organization, multilateral institution, or engaging in
multinational negotiations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) willingness to serve in hardship posts
overseas or across geographically distinct regions;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) experience advancing policies or developing
expertise that enhance the United States' competitiveness with
regard to critical and emerging technologies.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 202. HIRING AUTHORITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Department should possess hiring
authorities to enable recruitment of individuals representative
of the nation with special skills needed to address 21st
century diplomacy challenges; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Secretary shall conduct a survey of hiring
authorities held by the Department to identify--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) hiring authorities already authorized
by Congress;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) others authorities granted through
Presidential decree or executive order; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) any authorities needed to enable
recruitment of individuals with the special skills
described in paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that includes a description of all
existing hiring authorities and legislative proposals on any new needed
authorities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Special Hiring Authority.--For an initial period of
not more than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary may appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections
3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, candidates directly
to positions in the competitive service at the Department, as defined
in section 2102 of that title, in the following occupational series:
1560 Data Science, 2210 Information Technology Management, and 0201
Human Resources Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 203. EXTENDING PATHS TO SERVICE FOR PAID STUDENT
INTERNS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> For up to 2 years following the end of a compensated
internship at the Department or the United States Agency for
International Development, the Department or USAID may offer employment
to up to 25 such interns and appoint them directly to positions in the
competitive service, as defined in section 2102 of title 5, United
States Code, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through
3318 of such title.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 204. LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 404 of the Department of State
Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323; 130 Stat. 1928)
is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
by striking ``3-year'' and inserting ``5-
year'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``;
and'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in paragraph (6), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) does not include the use of Foreign Service-
Limited or other noncareer Foreign Service hiring authorities;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) includes not fewer than 30 participants for
each year of the pilot program.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Certification.--If the Secretary does not commence
the lateral entry program within 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) certifying that progress is being made on
implementation of the pilot program and describing such
progress, including the date on which applicants will be able
to apply;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) estimating the date by which the pilot
program will be fully implemented;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) outlining how the Department will use the
Lateral Entry Program to fill needed skill sets in key areas
such as cyberspace, emerging technologies, economic statecraft,
multilateral diplomacy, and data and other
sciences.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 205. MID-CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Authorization.--The Secretary, in collaboration with
the Director of the Foreign Service Institute, is authorized to
establish a Mid-Career Mentoring Program (referred to in this section
as the ``Program'') for employees who have demonstrated outstanding
service and leadership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Selection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Nominations.--The head of each bureau shall
semiannually nominate participants for the Program from a pool
of applicants in the positions described in paragraph (2)(B),
including from posts both domestically and abroad.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Submission of slate of nominees to
secretary.--The Director of the Foreign Service Institute, in
consultation with the Director General of the Foreign Service,
shall semiannually--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) vet the nominees most recently
nominated pursuant to paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) submit to the Secretary a slate of
applicants to participate in the Program, who shall
consist of at least--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) 10 Foreign Service Officers
and specialists classified at the FS-03 or FS-
04 level of the Foreign Service Salary
Schedule;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) 10 Civil Service employees
classified at GS-12 or GS-13 of the General
Schedule; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) 5 Foreign Service Officers
from the United States Agency for International
Development.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Final selection.--The Secretary shall select
the applicants who will be invited to participate in the
Program from the slate received pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)
and extend such an invitation to each selected
applicant.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Program Sessions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Frequency; duration.--All of the participants
who accept invitations extended pursuant to subsection (b)(3)
shall meet 3 to 4 times per year for training sessions with
high-level leaders of the Department and USAID, including
private group meetings with the Secretary and the Administrator
of the United States Agency for International
Development.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Themes.--Each session referred to in paragraph
(1) shall focus on specific themes developed jointly by the
Foreign Service Institute and the Executive Secretariat focused
on substantive policy issues and leadership
practices.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Mentoring Program.--The Secretary and the
Administrator each shall establish a mentoring and coaching program
that pairs a senior leader of the Department or USAID with each of the
program participants who complete the Program during the 1-year period
immediately following their participation in the Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years,
the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees that describes the activities of the Program during the most
recent year.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 206. CONSIDERATION OF CAREER CIVIL SERVANTS AS CHIEFS OF
MISSIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 304(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 3944) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) The Secretary shall also furnish to the President,
on an annual basis and to assist the President in selecting qualified
candidates for appointments or assignments as chief of mission, the
names of between 5 and 10 career civil servants serving at the
Department of State or the United States Agency for International
Development who are qualified to serve as chiefs of mission, together
with pertinent information about such individuals.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 207. CIVIL SERVICE ROTATIONAL PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment of Pilot Rotational Program for Civil
Service.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide qualified
civil servants serving at the Department an opportunity to serve at a
United States embassy, including identifying criteria and an
application process for such program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Program.--The program established under this section
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) provide at least 20 career civil servants the
opportunity to serve for 2 to 3 years at a United States
embassy to gain additional skills and experience;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) offer such civil servants the opportunity to
serve in a political or economic section at a United States
embassy; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) include clear and transparent criteria for
eligibility and selection, which shall include a minimum of 5
years of service at the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Subsequent Position and Promotion.--Following a
rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to the program established
by this section, participants in the program must be afforded, at
minimum, a position equivalent in seniority, compensation, and
responsibility to the position occupied prior serving in the program.
Successful completion of a rotation at a United States embassy shall be
considered favorably with regard to applications for promotion in civil
service jobs at the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Implementation.--Not later than 2 years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall identify not less
than 20 positions in United States embassies for the program
established under this section and offered at least 20 civil servants
the opportunity to serve in a rotation at a United States embassy
pursuant to this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 208. REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON CHIEFS OF
MISSION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 30 days following the end of each calendar
quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a list of every chief of mission or United
States representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador who,
during the prior quarter, was outside a country of assignment
for more than 14 cumulative days for purposes other than
official travel or temporary duty orders;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the number of days each such chief of mission
or United States representative overseas with the rank of
Ambassador was outside a country of assignment during the
previous quarter for purposes other than official travel or
temporary duty orders; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a list of any country other than the country
of assignment in which a chief of mission or United States
representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador has spent
more than 14 days during the previous quarter.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 209. REPORT ON CHIEFS OF MISSION AND DEPUTY CHIEFS OF
MISSION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter for
the next 4 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Foreign Service cone of each current chief
of mission and deputy chief of mission (or whoever is acting in
the capacity of chief or deputy chief if neither is present)
for each United States embassy at which there is a Foreign
Service office filling either of those positions; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) aggregated data for all chiefs of mission and
deputy chiefs of mission described in paragraph (1),
disaggregated by cone.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 210. PROTECTION OF RETIREMENT ANNUITY FOR REEMPLOYMENT BY
DEPARTMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) No Termination or Reduction of Retirement Annuity or
Pay for Reemployment.--Notwithstanding section 824 of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4064), if a covered annuitant becomes
employed by the Department--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the payment of any retirement annuity, retired
pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant
shall not terminate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the amount of the retirement annuity, retired
pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant
shall not be reduced.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Covered Annuitant Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered annuitant'' means any individual who is receiving a
retirement annuity under--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability
System under subchapter I of chapter 8 of title I of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4041 et seq.);
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Foreign Service Pension System under
subchapter II of such chapter (22 U.S.C. 4071 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 211. ENHANCED VETTING FOR SENIOR DIPLOMATIC
POSTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Comprehensive Policy on Vetting and Transparency.--Not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall develop a consistent and enhanced vetting process to
ensure that individuals with substantiated claims of discrimination,
harassment, or bullying are not considered for promotions to senior
positions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Elements of Comprehensive Vetting Policy.--Following
the conclusion of any investigation into an allegation of
discrimination, harassment, or bullying, the Office of Civil Rights,
Office of Global Talent Management, and other offices with
responsibilities related to the investigation shall jointly or
individually submit a written summary of any findings of any
substantiated allegations, along with a summary of findings to the
Committee responsible for promotions (the ``D Committee'') prior to
such Committee rendering a recommendation for promotion.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Response.--The Secretary shall develop a process for
candidates to respond to any allegations that are substantiated and
presented to the D Committee.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five
years, the Secretary shall submit to the Department workforce and the
appropriate congressional committees a report on the number of
candidates confirmed for senior diplomatic posts against whom there
were found to have been substantiated allegations.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 212. EFFORTS TO IMPROVE RETENTION AND PREVENT
RETALIATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Streamlined Reporting.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a
single point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination,
bullying, and harassment that provides an initial review of the
allegations and, if necessary, the ability to file multiple claims
based on a single complaint.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Ensuring Implementation of Corrective Action and
Management Recommendations.--The Secretary shall ensure follow up with
each complainant who makes an allegation of discrimination, harassment,
or bullying pursuant to subsection (a) and the head of the respective
bureau not later than 180 days after the conclusion of any
investigation where an allegation is substantiated, and again one year
after the conclusion of any such investigation, to ensure that any
recommendations for corrective action related to the complainant have
been acted on where appropriate. If such recommendations have not be
implemented, a written statement shall be provided to the head of the
bureau and complainant and affected employees explaining why the
recommendations have not been implemented.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Climate Surveys of Employees of the Department.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Required biennial surveys.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 2
years thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a Department-wide
survey of all Department personnel regarding harassment,
discrimination, bullying, and related retaliation that includes
workforce perspectives on the accessibility and effectiveness
of the Bureau of Global Talent Management and Office of Civil
Rights in the efforts and processes to address these
issues.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Pilot surveys.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
conduct a Department-wide survey for Locally Employed Staff
regarding retention, training, promotion, and other matters,
including harassment, discrimination, bullying, and related
retaliation, that includes workforce perspectives on the
accessibility and effectiveness of complaint
measures.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the
conclusion of each survey conducted pursuant to this
subsection, the Secretary shall make the key findings available
to the Department workforce and shall submit them to the
appropriate congressional committees.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Retaliation Prevention Efforts.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Employee evaluation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--If there is a pending
investigation of discrimination, bullying, or
harassment against a superior who is responsible for
rating or reviewing the complainant employee, the
complainant shall be reviewed by the superior's
supervisor.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Effective date.--This paragraph shall
take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Retaliation prevention guidance.--Any
Department employee against whom an allegation of
discrimination, bullying, or harassment has been made shall
receive written guidance (a ``retaliation hold'') on the types
of actions that can be considered retaliation against the
complainant employee. The employee's immediate supervisor shall
also receive the retaliation hold guidance.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Matters</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 221. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 908. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``A Department employee who is on leave to perform service
in the uniformed services (as defined in section 4303(13) of title 38,
United States Code) may receive an education allowance if the employee
would, if not for such service, be eligible to receive the education
allowance.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section
2 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 note) is amended
by inserting after the item relating to section 907 the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``Sec. 908. Education allowance''.
<DELETED>SEC. 222. PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR NEWLY HIRED MEMBERS OF THE
FOREIGN SERVICE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Per Diem Allowance.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), any newly hired Foreign Service employee who is in initial
orientation training, or any other training expected to last
less than 6 months before transferring to the employee's first
assignment, in the Washington, D.C., area shall, for the
duration of such training, receive a per diem allowance at the
levels prescribed under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5,
United States Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation on lodging expenses.--A newly hired
Foreign Service employee may not receive any lodging expenses
under the applicable per diem allowance pursuant to paragraph
(1) if that employee--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) has a permanent residence in the
Washington, D.C., area (not including Government-
supplied housing during such orientation training or
other training); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) does not vacate such residence during
such orientation training or other training.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the term ``per diem allowance'' has the
meaning given that term under section 5701 of title 5, United
States Code; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the term ``Washington, D.C., area'' means the
geographic area within a 50 mile radius of the Washington
Monument.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 223. IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOREIGN AND
CIVIL SERVANTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Additional Personnel to Address Mental Health.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to
increase the number of personnel within the Bureau of Medical
Services to address mental health needs for both foreign and
civil servants.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Employment targets.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall seek to employ not fewer than 15 additional personnel in
the Bureau of Medical Services, compared to the number of
personnel employed as of the date of the enactment of this
Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on the
accessibility of mental health care providers and services available to
Department personnel, including an assessment of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the accessibility of mental health care
providers at diplomatic posts and in the United
States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the accessibility of inpatient services for
mental health care for Department personnel;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) steps that may be taken to improve such
accessibility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
mental health of Department personnel, particularly those who
served abroad between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022, and
Locally Employed Staff, where information is
available;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) recommended steps to improve the manner in
which the Department advertises mental health services to the
workforce; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) additional authorities and resources needed to
better meet the mental health needs of Department
personnel.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to appropriate
congressional committees a report containing the findings of the study
under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 224. EMERGENCY BACK-UP CARE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary and the Administrator for
the United States Agency for International Development are authorized
to provide for unanticipated non-medical care, including childcare,
eldercare, and essential services directly related to caring for an
acute injury or illness, for USAID and Department employees and their
family members, including through the provision of such non-medical
services, referrals to care providers, and reimbursement of reasonable
expenses for such services.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Limitation.--Services provided pursuant to this
section shall not exceed $2,000,000 per fiscal year.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 225. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO NON-CHIEF OF
MISSION PERSONNEL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 904 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
4084) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``abroad for
employees and eligible family members'' and inserting ``under
this section''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Physical and Mental Health Care Services in Special
Circumstances.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to
direct health care providers employed under subsection (c) of
this section to furnish physical and mental health care
services to an individual otherwise ineligible for services
under this section if necessary to preserve life or limb or if
intended to facilitate an overseas evacuation, recovery, or
return. Such services may be provided incidental to the
following activities:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Activities undertaken abroad
pursuant to section 3 and section 4 of the State
Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C.
2670, 2671).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Recovery of hostages or of
wrongfully or unlawfully detained individuals abroad,
including pursuant to section 302 of the Robert
Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking
Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Secretarial dispatches to
international disaster sites deployed pursuant to
section 207 of the Aviation Security Improvement Act of
1990 (22 U.S.C. 5506).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) Deployments undertaken pursuant to
section 606(a)(6)(A)(iii) of the Secure Embassy
Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999 (22
U.S.C. 4865(a)(6)(A)(iii)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Prioritization of other functions.--The
Secretary shall prioritize the allocation of Department
resources to the health care program described in subsections
(a) through (g) above the functions described in paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary should prescribe
applicable regulations to implement this section, taking into
account the prioritization in paragraph (2) and the activities
described in paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Reimbursable basis.--Services rendered under
this subsection shall be provided on a reimbursable basis to
the extent practicable.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 226. EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENT-FINANCED AIR
TRANSPORTATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Reducing Hardship for Transportation of Domestic
Animals.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (c) of section 40118 of title 49, United States Code, the
Department is authorized to pay for the transportation by a
foreign air carrier of Department personnel and any in-cabin or
accompanying checked baggage or cargo if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) no air carrier holding a certificate
under section 41102 of such title is willing and able
to transport up to 3 domestic animals accompanying such
Federal personnel; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the transportation is from a place--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) outside the United States to a
place in the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in the United States to a
place outside the United States; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) outside the United States to
another place outside the United
States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation.--An amount paid pursuant to
paragraph (1) for transportation by a foreign carrier may not
be greater than the amount that would otherwise have been paid
had the transportation been on an air carrier holding a
certificate under section 41102 had that carrier been willing
and able to provide such transportation. If the amount that
would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less
than the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign
carrier, the Department personnel may pay the difference of
such amount.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Domestic animal defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``domestic animal'' means a dog or a cat.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 227. ENHANCED AUTHORITIES TO PROTECT LOCALLY EMPLOYED
STAFF DURING EMERGENCIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) locally employed staff provide essential
contributions at United States diplomatic and consular posts
around the world, including by providing--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) security to United States government
personnel serving in the country;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) advice, expertise, and other services
for the promotion of political, economic, public
affairs, commercial, security, and other interests of
critical importance to the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) a wide range of logistical and
administrative support to every office in each mission
working to advance United States interests around the
world, including services and support vital to the
upkeep and maintenance of United States
missions;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) consular services to support the
welfare and well-being of United States citizens and to
provide for the expeditious processing of visa
applications;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) institutional memory on a wide range
of embassy engagements on bilateral issues;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) enduring connections to host country
contacts, both inside and outside the host government,
including within media, civil society, the business
community, academia, the armed forces, and elsewhere;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) locally employed staff make important
contributions that should warrant the United States Government
to give due consideration for their security and safety when
diplomatic missions face emergency situations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization to Provide Emergency Support.--In
emergency situations, in addition to other authorities that may be
available in emergencies or other exigent circumstances, the Secretary
is authorized to use funds made available to the Department to provide
support to ensure the safety and security of locally employed staff and
their immediate family members, including for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) providing transport or relocating locally
employed staff and their immediate family members to a safe and
secure environment;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) providing short-term housing or lodging for up
to six months for locally employed staff and their immediate
family members;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) procuring or providing other essential items
and services to support the safety and security of locally
employed staff and their immediate family members.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Temporary Housing.--To ensure the safety and security
of locally employed staff and their immediate family members consistent
with this section, Chiefs of Missions are authorized to allow locally
employed staff and their immediate family members to reside temporarily
in the residences of United States direct hire employees, either in the
host country or other countries, provided that such stays are offered
voluntarily by United States direct hire employees.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Foreign Affairs Manual.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the
Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the authorizations and requirements
of this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Emergency Situation Defined.--In this section, the
term ``emergency situation'' means armed conflict, civil unrest,
natural disaster, or other types of instability that pose a threat to
the safety and security of locally employed staff, particularly when
and if a United States diplomatic or consular post must suspend
operations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--No later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees describing
prior actions the Department has taken with regard to locally
employed staff and their immediate family members following
suspensions or closures of United States diplomatic posts over
the prior 4 years, including Kyiv, Kabul, Minsk, and
Khartoum.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) describe any actions the Department
took to assist locally employed staff and their
immediate family members;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) identify any obstacles that made
providing support or assistance to locally employed
staff and their immediate family members
difficult;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) examine lessons learned and propose
recommendations to better protect the safety and
security of locally employed staff and their family
members, including any additional authorities that may
be required; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) provide an analysis of and offer
recommendations on any other steps that could improve
efforts to protect the safety and security of locally
employed staff and their immediate family
members.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 228. INTERNET AT HARDSHIP POSTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 3 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act
of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2670) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (l), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (m) by striking the period at
the end and by inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(n) pay expenses to provide internet services in
residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign
countries for the use of Department personnel where Department
personnel receive a post hardship differential equivalent to 30 percent
or more above basic compensation.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 229. COMPETITIVE LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment and Implementation of Prevailing Wage
Rates Goal.--Section 401(a) of the Department of State Authorities Act,
fiscal year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 3968a(a)) is amended in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``periodically'' and inserting
``every 3 years''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) compensation (including position
classification) plans for locally employed staff based upon
prevailing wage rates and compensation practices for
corresponding types of positions in the locality of employment;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an assessment of the feasibility and impact of
changing the prevailing wage rate goal for positions in the
local compensation plan from the 50th percentile to the 75th
percentile.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 230. SUPPORTING TANDEM COUPLES IN THE FOREIGN
SERVICE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) challenges finding and maintaining spousal
employment and family dissatisfaction are one of the leading
reasons employees cite for leaving the Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) tandem Foreign Service personnel represent
important members of the Foreign Service community, who act as
force multipliers for our diplomacy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Department can and should do more to keep
tandem couples posted together and consider family member
employment needs when assigning tandem officers; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) common sense steps providing more flexibility
in the assignments process would improve outcomes for tandem
officers without disadvantaging other Foreign Service
officers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Family togetherness.--The term ``family
togetherness'' means facilitating the placement of Foreign
Service personnel at the same United States diplomatic post
when both spouses are members of a tandem couple of Foreign
Service Officers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Tandem foreign service officer; tandem.--The
terms ``tandem Foreign Service personnel'' and ``tandem'' mean
a member of a couple of which one spouse is a career or career
candidate employee of the Foreign Service and the other spouse
is a career or career candidate employee of the Foreign Service
or an employee of one of the agencies authorized to use the
Foreign Service Personnel System under section 202 of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3922).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Family Togetherness in Assignments.--Not later than 90
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall
amend and update its policies to further promote the principle of
family togetherness in the Foreign Service, which shall include the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Entry-level foreign service personnel.--The
Secretary shall adopt policies and procedures to facilitate the
assignment of entry-level tandem Foreign Service personnel on
directed assignments to the same diplomatic post or country as
their tandem spouse if they request to be assigned to the same
post or country. The Secretary shall also provide a written
justification to the requesting personnel explaining any denial
of a request that would result in a tandem couple not serving
together at the same post or country.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Tenured foreign service personnel.--The
Secretary shall add family togetherness to the criteria when
making a needs of the Service determination, as defined by the
Foreign Affairs Manual, for the placement of tenured tandem
Foreign Service personnel at United States diplomatic
posts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Updates to antinepotism policy.--The Secretary
shall update antinepotism policies so that nepotism rules only
apply when an employee and a relative are placed into positions
wherein they jointly and exclusively control government
resources, property, or money or establish government
policy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Temporary supervision of tandem spouse.--The
Secretary shall update policies to allow for a tandem spouse to
temporarily supervise another tandem spouse for up to 90 days
in a calendar year, including at a United States diplomatic
mission.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the number of Foreign Service tandem couples
currently serving; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an estimate of the cost savings that would
result if all Foreign Service tandem couples were placed at a
single post.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 231. ACCESSIBILITY AT DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Department shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a list of the overseas United States
diplomatic missions that, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, are not readily accessible to and usable by
individuals with disabilities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) any efforts in progress to make such missions
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) an estimate of the cost to make all such
missions readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 301. DATA-INFORMED DIPLOMACY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following
findings:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In a rapidly evolving and digitally
interconnected global landscape, access to and maintenance of
reliable, readily available data is key to informed
decisionmaking and diplomacy and therefore should be considered
a strategic asset.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) In order to achieve its mission in the 21st
century, the Department must adapt to these trends by
maintaining and providing timely access to high-quality data at
the time and place needed, while simultaneously cultivating a
data-savvy workforce.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Leveraging data science and data analytics has
the potential to improve the performance of the Department's
workforce by providing otherwise unknown insights into program
deficiencies, shortcomings, or other gaps in
analysis.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) While innovative technologies such as
artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential
to empower the Department to analyze and act upon data at
scale, systematized, sustainable data management and
information synthesis remain a core competency necessary for
data-driven decisionmaking.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The goals set out by the Department's
Enterprise Data Council (EDC) as the areas of most critical
need for the Department, including Cultivating a Data Culture,
Accelerating Decisions through Analytics, Establishing Mission-
Driven Data Management, and Enhancing Enterprise Data
Governance, are laudable and will remain critical as the
Department develops into a data-driven agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Department should prioritize the
recruitment and retainment of top data science talent in
support of its data-informed diplomacy efforts as well as its
broader modernization agenda; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Department should strengthen data fluency
among its workforce, promote data collaboration across and
within its bureaus, and enhance its enterprise data
oversight.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 302. ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE BUREAU CHIEF DATA
OFFICER PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Bureau Chief Data Officer Program.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish
a program, which shall be known as the ``Bureau Chief Data
Officer Program'' (referred to in this section as the
``Program''), overseen by the Department's Chief Data Officer.
The Bureau Chief Data Officers hired under this program shall
report to the Department's Chief Data Officer.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Goals.--The goals of the Program shall include
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Cultivating a data culture by
promoting data fluency and data collaboration across
the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Promoting increased data analytics use
in critical decisionmaking areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Promoting data integration and
standardization.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) Increasing efficiencies across the
Department by incentivizing acquisition of enterprise
data solutions and subscription data services to be
shared across bureaus and offices and within
bureaus.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan that
outlines strategies for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) advancing the goals described in subsection
(a)(2);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) hiring Bureau Chief Data Officers at the GS-14
or GS-15 grade or a similar rank;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) assigning at least one Bureau Chief Data
Officer to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) each regional bureau of the
Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Bureau of International
Organization Affairs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the Office of the Chief
Economist;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) the Office of the Science and
Technology Advisor;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) the Bureau of Cyber and Digital
Policy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) the Bureau of Diplomatic
Security;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) the Bureau for Global Talent
Management; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (H) the Bureau of Consular Affairs;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) allocation of necessary resources to sustain
the Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Assignment.--In implementing the Bureau Chief Data
Officer Program, Bureaus may not dual-hat currently employed personnel
as Bureau Chief Data Officers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Annual Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter
for the following 3 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the
implementation plan required under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 303. TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-
ENABLED INFLUENCE OPERATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the rapid development of publicly available,
affordable generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology,
including the use of large language models (LLM) to fuel
natural language processing applications, has the potential to
fundamentally alter the nature of disinformation and propaganda
campaigns by enabling finely tailored, auto-generated
disinformation swiftly, in any language, at scale, and at low-
costs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) academia and private industry, including
social media platforms, play a critical role in establishing
safeguards for powerful, publicly available tools for producing
AI-generated content, and it is in the United States national
security interest to ensure that these technologies are not
misused by foreign malign actors to enhance influence
operations abroad;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the ability to identify, track, and label
original text, audio, and visual content is becoming
increasingly vital to United States national interests as
sophisticated AI-generated content creation becomes
increasingly available to the public at low costs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) coalitions such as the Content Authenticity
Initiative (CAI) and the Coalition for Content Provenance and
Authority (C2PA) play important roles in establishing open
industry standards for content authenticity and digital content
provenance, which will become increasingly vulnerable to
manipulation and distortion through AI-powered tools;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) the Department, as the lead agency for United
States public diplomacy, should work within the interagency
process to develop a common approach to United States
international engagement on issues related to AI-enabled
disinformation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the
United States--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to share knowledge with allies and partners of
instances when foreign state actors have leveraged generative
AI to augment disinformation campaigns or propaganda;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to work with private industry and academia to
mitigate the risks associated with public research on
generative AI technologies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) to support efforts in developing digital
content provenance detection techniques and technologies in
line with United States national security interests.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Establishment of Countering AI-Enabled Disinformation
Task Force.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish within the Department a Countering AI-Enabled
Disinformation Task Force (referred to in this section as the
``Task Force'') to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) identify potential responses to the
growing threat of AI-enabled disinformation and its use
by foreign state actors to augment influence operations
and disinformation campaigns;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) work closely with private industry and
academia to identify and coordinate efforts in
developing digital content provenance detection
techniques and technologies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) develop the Department's internal
coordination across regional and functional bureaus on
the issue of AI-enabled disinformation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) develop a unified approach to
international coordination on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) establishing standards around
digital content provenance techniques and
technologies, specifically as it relates to
countering AI-enabled disinformation campaign;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) assessing the potential for
establishing frameworks around the
proliferation of tools that facilitate AI-
enabled disinformation; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) identify any additional tools or
resources necessary to enhance the Department's ability
to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) detect AI-enabled foreign
disinformation and propaganda;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) rapidly produce original
counter-messaging to address AI-enabled
disinformation campaigns;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) expand digital literacy
programming abroad to include education on how
media consumers in recipient countries can
identify and inoculate themselves from
synthetically produced media; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) coordinate and collaborate
with other governments, international
organizations, civil society, the private
sector, and others, as necessary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Membership.--The Task Force shall be comprised
of a representative from relevant offices, as determined by the
Secretary, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital
Policy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Under Secretary for Public
Diplomacy and Public Affairs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the Global Engagement
Center;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) the Office of the Science and
Technology Advisor to the Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) the Bureau of Oceans and International
Environmental and Scientific Affairs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) the Bureau for Intelligence and
Research;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) the Center for Analytics of the Office
of Management Strategy and Solutions;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (H) the Foreign Service Institute School
of Applied Information Technology; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) any others the Secretary determines
appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Task Force Report.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report
to the appropriate congressional committees on the establishment and
progress of the Task Force's work, including in pursuit of the
objectives described in subsection(c)(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Artificial intelligence.--The term
``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning given that term in
section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. 4001 note).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Digital content provenance.--The term
``digital content provenance'' means the verifiable chronology
of the origin and history of a piece of digital content, such
as an image, video, audio recording, or electronic
document.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 304. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHIEF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following
new subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(n) Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There shall be within the
Department of State a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer,
which may be dual-hatted as the Department's Chief Data
Officer, who shall be a member of the Senior Executive
Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Duties described.--The principal duties and
responsibilities of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) to evaluate, oversee, and, if
appropriate, facilitate the responsible adoption of
artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
applications to improve policy, programs, and
management operations of the Department of State;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to act as the principal advisor to
the Secretary of State on the ethical use of AI and
advanced analytics in conducting data-informed
diplomacy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Qualifications.--The Chief Artificial
Intelligence Officer should be an individual with demonstrated
skill and competency in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the use and application of data
analytics, AI, and machine learning; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) transformational leadership and
organizational change management, particularly within
large, complex organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Partner with the chief information officer
on scaling artificial intelligence use cases.--To ensure
alignment between the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and
the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Officer
will consult with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on
best practices for rolling out and scaling AI capabilities
across the Bureau of Information and Resource Management's
broader portfolio of software applications.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Artificial intelligence defined.--In this
subsection, the term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning
given the term in section 238(g) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. 4001 note).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 305. STRENGTHENING THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Chief Information Officer of the
Department shall be consulted on all decisions to approve or
disapprove, significant new unclassified information technology
expenditures, including software, of the Department, including
expenditures related to information technology acquired, managed, and
maintained by other bureaus and offices within the Department, in order
to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) encourage the use of enterprise software and
information technology solutions where such solutions exist or
can be developed in a timeframe and manner consistent with
maintaining and enhancing the continuity and improvement of
Department operations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) increase the bargaining power of the
Department in acquiring information technology solutions across
the Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) reduce the number of redundant Authorities to
Operate (ATO), which, instead of using one ATO-approved
platform across bureaus, requires multiple ATOs for software
use cases across different bureaus;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) enhance the efficiency, reduce redundancy, and
increase interoperability of the use of information technology
across the enterprise of the Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) enhance training and alignment of information
technology personnel with the skills required to maintain
systems across the Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) reduce costs related to the maintenance of, or
effectuate the retirement of, legacy systems;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) ensure the development and maintenance of
security protocols regarding the use of information technology
solutions and software across the Department; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) improve end-user training on the operation of
information technology solutions and to enhance end-user
cybersecurity practices.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information
Officer of the Department shall develop, in consultation with
relevant bureaus and offices as appropriate, a strategy and a
5-year implementation plan to advance the objectives described
in subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Consultation.--No later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information
Officer shall submit the strategy required by this subsection
to the appropriate congressional committees and shall consult
with the appropriate congressional committees, not less than on
an annual basis for 5 years, regarding the progress related to
the implementation plan required by this subjection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Improvement Plan for the Bureau for Information
Resources Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information
Officer shall develop policies and protocols to improve the
customer service orientation, quality and timely delivery of
information technology solutions, and training and support for
bureau and office-level information technology
officers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Survey.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for
five years, the Chief Information Officer shall undertake a
client satisfaction survey of bureau information technology
officers to obtain feedback on metrics related to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) customer service orientation of the
Bureau of Information Resources Management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) quality and timelines of capabilities
delivered;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) maintenance and upkeep of information
technology solutions;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) training and support for senior bureau
and office-level information technology officers;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) other matters which the Chief
Information Officer, in consultation with client
bureaus and offices, determine appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Submission of findings.--Not later than 60
days after completing each survey required under paragraph (2),
the Chief Information Officer shall submit a summary of the
findings to the appropriate congressional committees.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Significant Expenditure Defined.--For purposes of this
section, the term ``significant expenditure'' means any cumulative
expenditure in excess of $250,000 total in a single fiscal year for a
new unclassified software or information technology
capability.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON STRENGTHENING ENTERPRISE
GOVERNANCE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> It is the sense of Congress that in order to modernize
the Department, enterprise-wide governance regarding budget and
finance, information technology, and the creation, analysis, and use of
data across the Department is necessary to better align resources to
strategy, including evaluating trade-offs, and to enhance efficiency
and security in using data and technology as tools to inform and
evaluate the conduct of United States foreign policy.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 307. DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND CYBERSECURITY
PARTNERSHIP.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.--
The Secretary is authorized to establish a program, which may be known
as the ``Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership'', to help
foreign countries--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) expand and increase secure internet access and
digital infrastructure in emerging markets, including demand
for and availability of high-quality information and
communications technology (ICT) equipment, software, and
services;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) protect technological assets, including
data;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) adopt policies and regulatory positions that
foster and encourage open, interoperable, reliable, and secure
internet, the free flow of data, multi-stakeholder models of
internet governance, and pro-competitive and secure ICT
policies and regulations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) access United States exports of ICT goods and
services;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) expand interoperability and promote the
diversification of ICT goods and supply chain services to be
less reliant on PRC imports;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) promote best practices and common standards
for a national approach to cybersecurity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) advance other priorities consistent with
paragraphs (1) through (6), as determined by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Use of Funds.--Funds made available to carry out this
section, including unexpended funds from fiscal years 2018 through
2022, may be used to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information
and communications technology capacity, including participation of
foreign law enforcement and military personnel in non-military
activities, notwithstanding any other provision of law, provided that
such support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of
cybersecurity and information and communication technology related
activities in their respective countries.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan for the
coming year to advance the goals identified in subsection
(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Consultation.--In developing and operationalizing the
implementation plan required under subsection (c), the Secretary shall
consult with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the appropriate congressional
committees;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) United States industry leaders;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) other relevant technology experts, including
the Open Technology Fund;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) representatives from relevant United States
Government agencies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) representatives from like-minded allies and
partners.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through
2028 to carry out this section. Such funds, including funds authorized
to be appropriated under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'', may be
made available, notwithstanding any other provision of law to
strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications
technology capacity, including for participation of foreign law
enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities, and for
contributions. Such funds shall remain available until
expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 308. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY,
AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) FUND.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
chapter:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``CHAPTER 10--CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, AND RELATED
TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) FUND</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 591. FINDINGS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Congress makes the following findings:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Increasingly digitized and interconnected
social, political, and economic systems have introduced new
vulnerabilities for malicious actors to exploit, which
threatens economic and national security.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) The rapid development, deployment, and
integration of information and communication technologies into
all aspects of modern life bring mounting risks of accidents
and malicious activity involving such technologies, and their
potential consequences.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Because information and communication
technologies are globally manufactured, traded, and networked,
the economic and national security of the United State depends
greatly on cybersecurity practices of other actors, including
other countries.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) United States assistance to countries and
international organizations to bolster civilian capacity to
address national cybersecurity and deterrence in cyberspace can
help--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) reduce vulnerability in the
information and communication technologies ecosystem;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) advance national and economic
security objectives.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR
CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, AND RELATED
TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) CAPACITY BUILDING
ACTIVITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of State is authorized
to provide assistance to foreign governments and organizations,
including national, regional, and international institutions, on such
terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, in order to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) advance a secure and stable
cyberspace;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) protect and expand trusted digital
ecosystems and connectivity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) build the cybersecurity capacity of partner
countries and organizations; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) ensure that the development of standards and
the deployment and use of technology supports and reinforces
human rights and democratic values, including through the
Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Scope of Uses.--Assistance under this section may
include programs to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) advance the adoption and deployment of
secure and trustworthy information and communications
technology (ICT) infrastructure and services, including efforts
to grow global markets for secure ICT goods and services and
promote a more diverse and resilient ICT supply
chain;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) provide technical and capacity building
assistance to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) promote policy and regulatory
frameworks that create an enabling environment for
digital connectivity and a vibrant digital
economy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) ensure technologies, including
related new and emerging technologies, are developed,
deployed, and used in ways that support and reinforce
democratic values and human rights;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) promote innovation and competition;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) support digital governance with the
development of rights-respecting international norms
and standards;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) help countries prepare for, defend against,
and respond to malicious cyber activities, including through--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the adoption of cybersecurity best
practices;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the development of national
strategies to enhance cybersecurity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the deployment of cybersecurity
tools and services to increase the security, strength,
and resilience of networks and
infrastructure;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) support for the development of
cybersecurity watch, warning, response, and recovery
capabilities, including through the development of
cybersecurity incident response teams;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) support for collaboration with the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
and other relevant Federal agencies to enhance
cybersecurity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) programs to strengthen allied and
partner governments' capacity to detect, investigate,
deter, and prosecute cybercrimes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) programs to provide information and
resources to diplomats engaging in discussions and
negotiations around international law and capacity
building measures related to cybersecurity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) capacity building for cybersecurity
partners, including law enforcement and military
entities as described in subsection (f);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) programs that enhance the ability of
relevant stakeholders to act collectively against
shared cybersecurity threats;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) the advancement of programs in
support of the Framework of Responsible State Behavior
in Cyberspace; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(K) the fortification of deterrence
instruments in cyberspace; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) such other purpose and functions as the
Secretary of State may designate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Responsibility for Policy Decisions and
Justification.--The Secretary of State shall be responsible for policy
decisions regarding programs under this chapter, with respect to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) whether there will be cybersecurity and
digital capacity building programs for a foreign country or
entity operating in that country;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the amount of funds for each foreign country
or entity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the scope and nature of such uses of
funding.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Detailed Justification for Uses and Purposes of
Funds.--The Secretary of State shall provide, on an annual basis, a
detailed justification for the uses and purposes of the amounts
provided under this chapter, including information concerning--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the amounts and kinds of grants;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the amounts and kinds of budgetary support
provided, if any; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the amounts and kinds of project assistance
provided for what purpose and with such amounts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Assistance and Funding Under Other Authorities.--The
authority granted under this section to provide assistance or funding
for countries and organizations does not preclude the use of funds
provided to carry out other authorities also available for such
purpose.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Availability of Funds.--Amounts appropriated to
carry out this chapter may be used, notwithstanding any other provision
of law, to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and
communications technology capacity, including participation of foreign
law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities,
provided that such support is essential to enabling civilian and law
enforcement of cybersecurity and information and communication
technology related activities in their respective countries.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Notification Requirements.--Funds made available
under this section shall be obligated in accordance with the procedures
applicable to reprogramming notifications pursuant to section 634A of
this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 593. REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CAPACITY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation
as appropriate with other relevant Federal departments and agencies is
authorized to conduct a review that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) analyzes the United States Government's
capacity to promptly and effectively deliver emergency support
to countries experiencing major cybersecurity and ICT
incidents;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) identifies relevant factors constraining the
support referred to in paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) develops a strategy to improve coordination
among relevant Federal agencies and to resolve such
constraints.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall submit a
report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that
contains the results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection
(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 594. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000
during the 5-year period beginning on October 1, 2023, to carry out the
purposes of this chapter.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE IV--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 401. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Exigent Circumstances and Crisis Response.--To assist
the Department in addressing and responding to exigent circumstances
and urgent crises abroad, the Department is authorized to employ a
limited number of personal services contractors in order to meet
exigent needs, subject to the requirements of this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authority.--The authority to employ personal services
contractors is in addition to any existing authorities to enter into
personal services contracts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Employing and Allocation of Personnel.--To meet the
needs described in subsection (a) and subject to the requirements in
subsection (d), the Department may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) enter into contracts to employ a total of up
to 100 personal services contractors at any given time for each
of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) allocate up to 20 personal services
contractors to a given bureau, without regard to the sources of
funding such office relies on to compensate
individuals.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Limitation.--Employment authorized by this section
shall not exceed two calendar years.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Notification and Reporting to Congress.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Notification.--Not later than 15 days after
the use of authority under this section, the Secretary shall
notify the appropriate congressional committees of the number
of personal services contractors being employed, the expected
length of employment, the relevant bureau, the purpose for
using personal services contractors, and the justification,
including the exigent circumstances requiring such
use.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Annual reporting.--Not later than 60 days
after the end of each fiscal year, the Department shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing
the number of personal services contractors employed pursuant
to this section for the prior fiscal year, the length of
employment, the relevant bureau by which they were employed
pursuant to this section, the purpose for using personal
services contractors, disaggregated demographic data of such
contractors, and the justification for the employment,
including the exigent circumstances.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 402. HARD-TO-FILL POSTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the number of hard-to-fill vacancies at United
States diplomatic missions are far too high and present a
national security risk to the United States; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) if the Department is unable to incentivize
officers to accept hard-to-fill positions, the Department
should consider directed assignments to more effectively
advance the national interests of the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report on Development of Incentives for Hard-to-fill
Posts.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees on efforts to develop new incentives for hard-
to-fill positions at United States diplomatic missions. The report
shall include a description of the incentives developed to date and
proposals to try to more effectively fill hard-to-fill posts.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 403. ENHANCED OVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL
RIGHTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Report With Recommendations and Management
Structure.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Under Secretary of Management shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report with any recommendations
for the long-term structure and management of the Office of Civil
Rights, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) whether OCR should report directly to someone
other than the Secretary, such as the Under Secretary of
Management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) any changes made within OCR to its
investigative processes to improve the integrity and
thoroughness of its investigations; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) any recommendations to improve the management
structure, investigative process, and oversight of the
Office.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 404. CRISIS RESPONSE OPERATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall institute the following
changes and ensure that the following elements have been integrated
into the ongoing crisis response management and response by the Crisis
Management and Strategy Office:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The Department's crisis response planning and
operations shall conduct, maintain, and update on a regular
basis contingency plans for posts and regions experiencing or
vulnerable to conflict or emergency conditions, including armed
conflict, national disasters, significant political or military
upheaval, and emergency evacuations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The Department's crisis response efforts shall
be led by an individual with significant experience responding
to prior crises, who shall be so designated by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The Department's crisis response efforts shall
provide at least quarterly updates to the Secretary and other
relevant senior officials, including a plan and schedule to
develop contingency planning for identified posts and regions
consistent with paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The decision to develop contingency planning
for any particular post or region shall be made independent of
any regional bureau.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The crisis response team shall develop and
maintain best practices for evacuations, closures, and
emergency conditions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Update.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit an update to the
appropriate congressional committees outlining the steps taken to
implement this section, along with any other recommendations to improve
the Department's crisis management and response operations.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE V--ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 501. DUTIES OF OFFICERS PERFORMING ECONOMIC
FUNCTIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title I of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3981 et seq.) is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 506. DUTIES OF OFFICERS PERFORMING ECONOMIC
FUNCTIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term `United
States person' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence to the United States;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) an entity organized under the laws of the
United States or any jurisdiction within the United States,
including a foreign branch of such an entity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to direct
the economic officers of the Foreign Service as appropriate to carry
out the full spectrum of economic statecraft and commercial diplomacy
work that advances United States foreign policy priorities in the host
country or domestic posting to which they are assigned, including--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) to negotiate economic and other related
agreements with foreign governments and international
organizations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) to inform the Department, and when
appropriate, the Washington, D.C., headquarters offices of
Federal agencies, with respect to the positions of foreign
governments and international organizations in negotiations on
such matters as economic, energy, environment, science and
health;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) to advance--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the routine implementation and
maintenance of economic, environment, science, and
health agreements; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) other initiatives in the countries
to which such officers are assigned related to
improving economic or commercial relations for the
benefit of United States persons, including
businesses;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) to identify, and help design and execute,
and advance in consultation with other Federal agencies, United
States policies, programs, and initiatives, including capacity-
building efforts, to advance policies of foreign governments
that improve local economic governance, market-based business
environments, and market access, increase trade and investment
opportunities, or provide a more level playing field for United
States persons, including with respect to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) improving revenue
collection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) streamlining customs processes and
improving customs transparency and
efficiency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) improving regulatory
management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) improving procurement processes,
including facilitating transparency in tendering,
bidding, and contact negotiation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) advancing intellectual property
protections;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) eliminating anticompetitive
subsidies and improving the transparency of remaining
subsidies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) improving budget management and
oversight; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) strengthening management of
important economic sectors;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) to prioritize active support of economic and
commercial goals of the United States, and as appropriate,
United States persons abroad, in conjunction with the United
States and Foreign Commercial Service established by section
2301 of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C.
4721);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) to provide United States persons with
information on all United States Government support with
respect to international economic matters;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) to receive feedback from United States
persons with respect to support described in paragraphs (5) and
(6), and report that feedback to the chief of mission and to
the headquarters of the Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) to consult closely and regularly with the
private sector in accordance with section 709 of the
Championing American Business through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (22
U.S.C. 9905);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(9) to identify and execute opportunities for
the United States to counter policies, initiatives, or
activities by authoritarian governments or enterprises
affiliated with such governments that are anticompetitive or
undermine the sovereignty or prosperity of the United States or
a partner country;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) to identify and execute opportunities for
the United States in new and emerging areas of trade and
investment, such as digital trade, critical minerals
extraction, refining, and processing, energy, and
innovation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(11) to monitor the development and
implementation of bilateral and multilateral economic and other
related agreements and provide recommendations to the Secretary
and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies with respect
to United States actions and initiatives relating to those
agreements;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(12) to maintain complete and accurate records
of the performance measurements of the Department for economic
and commercial diplomacy activities, as directed by the chief
of mission and other senior officials of the
Department;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(13) to report on issues and developments
related to economic, commercial, trade, and investment matters
with direct relevance to United States economic and national
security interests, especially when accurate, reliable, timely,
and cost-effective information is unavailable from non-United
States Government sources; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(14) to coordinate all activities, as necessary
and appropriate, with counterparts in other agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Regulatory Updates.--The Secretary shall update
guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual and other regulations and
guidance as necessary to implement this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 505 the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``Sec. 506. Duties of economic officers.''.
<DELETED>SEC. 502. REPORT ON RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND PROMOTION OF
FOREIGN SERVICE ECONOMIC OFFICERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees regarding the recruitment,
retention, and promotion of economic officers in the Foreign
Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (b)
shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) an overview of the key challenges the
Department faces in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) recruiting individuals to serve as
economic officers in the Foreign Service; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) retaining individuals serving as
economic officers in the Foreign Service, particularly
at the level of GS-14 of the General Schedule and
higher;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an overview of the key challenges in
recruiting and retaining qualified individuals to serve in
economic positions in the Civil Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a comparison of promotion rates for economic
officers in the Foreign Service relative to other officers in
the Foreign Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the identification, disaggregated by region,
of hard-to-fill posts and proposed incentives to improve
staffing of economic officers in the Foreign Service at such
posts; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) a summary and analysis of the factors that
lead to the promotion of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) economic officers in the Foreign
Service; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) individuals serving in economic
positions in the Civil Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 503. MANDATE TO REVISE DEPARTMENT OF STATE METRICS FOR
SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Mandate to Revise Department of State Performance
Measures for Economic and Commercial Diplomacy.--The Secretary shall,
as part of the Department's next regularly scheduled review on metrics
and performance measures, include revisions of Department performance
measures for economic and commercial diplomacy, by identifying outcome-
oriented, and not process-oriented, performance metrics, including
metrics that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) measure how Department efforts advanced
specific economic and commercial objectives and led to
successes for the United States or other private sector actors
overseas; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) focus on customer satisfaction with Department
services and assistance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Plan for Ensuring Complete Data for Performance
Measures.--As part of the review required under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall include a plan for ensuring that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Department, both at its main headquarters
and at domestic and overseas posts, maintains and fully updates
data on performance measures; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Department leadership and the appropriate
congressional committees can evaluate the extent to which the
Department is advancing United States economic and commercial
interests abroad through meeting performance targets.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Report on Private Sector Surveys.--The Secretary shall
prepare a report that lists and describes all the methods through which
the Department conducts surveys of the private sector to measure
private sector satisfaction with assistance and services provided by
the Department to advance private sector economic and commercial goals
in foreign markets.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the revised performance metrics required under
subsection (a); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the report required under subsection
(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 504. CHIEF OF MISSION ECONOMIC
RESPONSIBILITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
3927) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Embassy Economic Team.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Coordination and supervision.--Each chief of
mission shall coordinate and supervise the implementation of
all United States economic policy interests within the host
country in which the diplomatic mission is located, among all
United States Government departments and agencies present in
such country.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Accountability.--The chief of mission is
responsible for the performance of the diplomatic mission in
advancing United States economic policy interests within the
host country.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Mission economic team.--The chief of mission
shall designate appropriate embassy staff to form a mission
economic team that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) monitors notable economic,
commercial, and investment-related developments in the
host country; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) develops plans and strategies for
advancing United States economic and commercial
interests in the host country, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) tracking legislative,
regulatory, judicial, and policy developments
that could affect United States economic,
commercial, and investment interests;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) advocating for best
practices with respect to policy and regulatory
developments;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) conducting regular
analyses of market systems, trends, prospects,
and opportunities for value-addition, including
risk assessments and constraints analyses of
key sectors and of United States strategic
competitiveness, and other reporting on
commercial opportunities and investment
climate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) providing recommendations
for responding to developments that may
adversely affect United States economic and
commercial interests.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 505. DIRECTION TO EMBASSY DEAL TEAMS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Purposes.--The purposes of deal teams at United States
embassies and consulates are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to promote a private sector-led approach--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to advance economic growth and job
creation that is tailored, as appropriate, to specific
economic sectors; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to advance strategic
partnerships;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to prioritize efforts--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to identify commercial and investment
opportunities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to advocate for improvements in the
business and investment climate;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) to engage and consult with private
sector partners; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) to report on the activities described
in subparagraphs (A) through (C), in accordance with
the applicable requirements under sections 706 and 707
of the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy
Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9902 and 9903);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3)(A)(i) to identify trade and investment
opportunities for United States companies in foreign markets;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to assist with existing trade and
investment opportunities already identified by United
States companies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to deploy United States Government economic
and other tools to help such United States companies to secure
their objectives;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) to identify and facilitate opportunities for
entities in a host country to increase exports to, or
investment in, the United States in order to grow two-way trade
and investment;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) to modernize, streamline, and improve access
to resources and services designed to promote increased trade
and investment opportunities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) to identify and secure United States or allied
government support of strategic projects, including projects
vulnerable to predatory investment by an authoritarian country
or entity in such country, where support or investment serves
an important United States interest;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) to coordinate across the Unites States
Government to ensure the appropriate and most effective use of
United States Government tools to support United States
economic, commercial, and investment objectives; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) to coordinate with the multi-agency DC Central
Deal Team, established in February 2020, on the matters
described in paragraphs (1) through (7) and other relevant
matters.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Clarification.--A deal team may be composed of the
personnel comprising the mission economic team formed pursuant to
section 207(e)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as added by
section 504.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Restrictions.--A deal team may not provide support
for, or assist a United States person with a transaction involving, a
government, or an entity owned or controlled by a government, if the
Secretary determines that such government--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) has repeatedly provided support for acts of
international terrorism, as described in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export
Control Reform Act of 2018 (subtitle B of title XVII of
Public Law 115-232);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) section 620A(a) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(a));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) section 40(d) of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)); or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) any other relevant provision of law;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) has engaged in an activity that would trigger
a restriction under section 116(a) or 502B(a)(2) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(a) and 2304(a)(2)) or
any other relevant provision of law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Further Restrictions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Prohibition on support of sanctioned
persons.--Deal teams may not carry out activities prohibited
under United States sanctions laws or regulations, including
dealings with persons on the list of specially designated
persons and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, except to the
extent otherwise authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury or
the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Prohibition on support of activities subject
to sanctions.--Any person receiving support from a deal team
must be in compliance with all United States sanctions laws and
regulations as a condition for receiving such
assistance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Chief of Mission Authority and Accountability.--The
chief of mission to a foreign country--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) is the designated leader of a deal team in
such country; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) shall be held accountable for the performance
and effectiveness of United States deal teams in such
country.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Guidance Cable.--The Department shall send out regular
guidance on Deal Team efforts by an All Diplomatic and Consular Posts
(referred to in this section as ``ALDAC'') that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) describes the role of deal teams;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) includes relevant and up-to-date information
to enhance the effectiveness of deal teams in a
country.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Confidentiality of Information.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In preparing the cable required
under subsection (f), the Secretary shall protect from
disclosure any proprietary information of a United States
person marked as business confidential information unless the
person submitting such information--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) had notice, at the time of submission,
that such information would be released by;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) subsequently consents to the release
of such information.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Treatment as trade secrets.--Proprietary
information obtained by the United States Government from a
United States person pursuant to the activities of deal teams
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) considered to be trade secrets and
commercial or financial information (as such terms are
used under section 552b(c)(4) of title 5, United States
Code); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) exempt from disclosure without the
express approval of the person.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Sunset.--The requirements under subsections (f)
through (h) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date
of the enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 506. ESTABLISHMENT OF A ``DEAL TEAM OF THE YEAR''
AWARD.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall annually present a
new award, to be known as the ``Deal Team of the Year Award'' to the
deal team at one United States mission in each region of the Department
to recognize outstanding achievements in supporting a United States
company or companies pursuing commercial deals abroad or in identifying
new deal prospects for United States companies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Award Content.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Department of state.--Each member of a deal
team receiving an award pursuant to subsection (a) shall
receive a certificate that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) is signed by the Secretary;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B)(i) in the case of a member of the
Foreign Service, is included in the next employee
evaluation report; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in the case of a Civil Service
employee, is included in the next annual performance
review.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Other federal agencies.--If an award is
presented pursuant to subsection (a) to a Federal Government
employee who is not employed by the Department, the employing
agency may determine whether to provide such employee any
recognition or benefits in addition to the recognition or
benefits provided by the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Eligibility.--Any interagency economics team at a
United States overseas mission under chief of mission authority that
assists United States companies with identifying, navigating, and
securing trade and investment opportunities in a foreign country or
that facilitates beneficial foreign investment into the United States
is eligible for an award under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report.--Not later than the last day of the fiscal
year in which awards are presented pursuant to subsection (a), the
Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) each mission receiving a Deal Team of the Year
Award.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the names and agencies of each awardee within
the recipient deal teams; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a detailed description of the reason such deal
teams received such award.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE VI--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 601. NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate
congressional committees that assesses the potential benefits and costs
of a national advertising campaign to improve the recruitment in the
Civil Service and the Foreign Service by raising public awareness of
the important accomplishments of the Department.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 602. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OUTREACH.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Coordination of Resources.--The Administrator of the
United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary
shall direct public affairs sections at United States embassies and
USAID Mission Program Officers at USAID missions to coordinate, enhance
and prioritize resources for public diplomacy and awareness campaigns
around United States diplomatic and development efforts, including
through--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the utilization of new media technology for
maximum public engagement; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) enact coordinated comprehensive community
outreach to increase public awareness and understanding and
appreciation of United States diplomatic and development
efforts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Development Outreach and Coordination Officers.--USAID
should prioritize hiring of additional Development Outreach and
Coordination officers in USAID missions to support the purposes of
subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Best Practices.--The Secretary and the Administrator
of USAID shall identify 10 countries in which Embassies and USAID
missions have successfully executed efforts, including monitoring and
evaluation of such efforts, described in (a) and develop best practices
to be turned into Department and USAID guidance.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 603. MODIFICATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RADIO FREE EUROPE/
RADIO LIBERTY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In section 308(h) of the United States International
Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6207(h)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking subparagraphs (1), (3), and (5);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (4) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 604. INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Voice of America.--Section 303 of the United States
International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6202) is amended by
adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Voice of America Operations and Structure.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Operations.--The Director of the Voice of
America (VOA)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) shall direct and supervise the
operations of VOA, including making all major decisions
relating its staffing; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) may utilize any authorities made
available to the United States Agency for Global Media
or to its Chief Executive Officer under this Act or
under any other Act to carry out its operations in an
effective manner.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of VOA shall
submit a plan to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives to ensure that the personnel structure of VOA
is sufficient to effectively carry out the principles described
in subsection (c).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Appointment of Chief Executive Officer.--Section 304
of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6203) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``as an entity
described in section 104 of title 5, United States Code'' and
inserting ``under the direction of the International
Broadcasting Advisory Board''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking the second
sentence and inserting the following: ``Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, when a vacancy arises, until such time
as a Chief Executive Officer, to whom sections 3345 through
3349b of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply, is
appointed and confirmed by the Senate, an acting Chief
Executive Officer shall be appointed by the International
Broadcasting Advisory Board and shall continue to serve and
exercise the authorities and powers under this title as the
sole means of filling such vacancy, for the duration of the
vacancy. In the absence of a quorum on the International
Broadcasting Advisory Board, the first principal deputy of the
United States Agency for Global Media shall serve as acting
Chief Executive Officer.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Chief Executive Officer Authorities.--Section
305(a)(1) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6204(a)(1)) is amended by striking
``To supervise all'' and inserting ``To oversee, coordinate, and
provide strategic direction for''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) International Broadcasting Advisory Board.--Section
306(a) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6205(a)) is amended by striking ``advise
the Chief Executive Officer of'' and inserting ``oversee and advise the
Chief Executive Officer and''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Radio Free Africa; Radio Free Americas.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief
Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media shall
submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate,
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives that details the
financial and other resources that would be required to establish and
operate 2 nonprofit organizations, modeled after Radio Free Europe/
Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, for the purposes of providing
accurate, uncensored, and reliable news and information to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the region of Africa, with respect to Radio
Free Africa; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the region of Latin America and the Caribbean,
with respect to Radio Free Americas.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 605. JOHN LEWIS CIVIL RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.) is amended by adding at
the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 115. JOHN LEWIS CIVIL RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--There is established the John Lewis
Civil Rights Fellowship Program (referred to in this section as the
`Fellowship Program') within the J. William Fulbright Educational
Exchange Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Fellowship Program
are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) to honor the legacy of Representative John
Lewis by promoting a greater understanding of the history and
tenets of nonviolent civil rights movements; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) to advance foreign policy priorities of the
United States by promoting studies, research, and international
exchange in the subject of nonviolent movements that
established and protected civil rights around the
world.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Administration.--The Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs (referred to in this section as the `Bureau') shall
administer the Fellowship Program in accordance with policy guidelines
established by the Board, in consultation with the binational Fulbright
Commissions and United States Embassies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Selection of Fellows.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Board shall annually select
qualified individuals to participate in the Fellowship Program.
The Bureau may determine the number of fellows selected each
year, which, whenever feasible, shall be not fewer than
25.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Outreach.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--To the extent
practicable, the Bureau shall conduct outreach at
institutions, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) minority serving
institutions, including historically Black
colleges and universities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) other appropriate
institutions, as determined by the
Bureau.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Definitions.--In this
paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Historically black college
and university.--The term `historically Black
college and university' has the meaning given
the term `part B institution' in section 322 of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1061).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Minority serving
institution.--The term `minority-serving
institution' means an eligible institution
under section 371(a) of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Fellowship Orientation.--Annually, the Bureau shall
organize and administer a fellowship orientation, which shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) be held in Washington, D.C., or at another
location selected by the Bureau; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) include programming to honor the legacy of
Representative John Lewis.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Structure.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Work plan.--To carry out the purposes
described in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) each fellow selected pursuant to
subsection (d) shall arrange an internship or research
placement--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) with a nongovernmental
organization, academic institution, or other
organization approved by the Bureau;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) in a country with an
operational Fulbright U.S. Student Program;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Bureau shall, for each fellow,
approve a work plan that identifies the target
objectives for the fellow, including specific duties
and responsibilities relating to those
objectives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Conferences; presentations.--Each fellow
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) attend a fellowship orientation
organized and administered by the Bureau under
subsection (e);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) not later than the date that is 1
year after the end of the fellowship period, attend a
fellowship summit organized and administered by the
Bureau, which--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) whenever feasible, shall be
held in Atlanta, Georgia, or another location
of importance to the civil rights movement in
the United States; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) may coincide with other
events facilitated by the Bureau; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) at such summit, give a presentation
on lessons learned during the period of
fellowship.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Fellowship period.--Each fellowship under
this section shall continue for a period determined by the
Bureau, which, whenever feasible, shall be not fewer than 10
months.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Fellowship Award.--The Bureau shall provide each
fellow under this section with an allowance that is equal to the amount
needed for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the reasonable costs of the fellow during
the fellowship period; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) travel and lodging expenses related to
attending the orientation and summit required under subsection
(e)(2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the completion of the Fellowship Program by the initial cohort of
fellows selected under subsection (d), and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a report on the implementation of the Fellowship
Program, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a description of the demographics of the
cohort of fellows who completed a fellowship during the
preceding 1-year period;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a description of internship and research
placements, and research projects selected by such cohort,
under the Fellowship Program, including feedback from--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) such cohort on implementation of the
Fellowship Program; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Secretary on lessons learned;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) an analysis of trends relating to the
diversity of each cohort of fellows and the topics of projects
completed since the establishment of the Fellowship
Program.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961.--Section 112(a) of the
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C.
2460(a)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship
Program established under section 115, which provides funding
for international internships and research placements for
early- to mid-career individuals from the United States to
study nonviolent civil rights movements in self-arranged
placements with universities or nongovernmental organizations
in foreign countries.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 606. DOMESTIC ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a
strategy to explain to the American people the value of the work of the
Department and United States foreign policy to advancing the national
security of the United States. The strategy shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) tools to inform the American people about the
non-partisan importance of United States diplomacy and foreign
relations and to utilize public diplomacy to meet the United
States' national security priorities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) efforts to reach the widest possible audience
of Americans, including those who historically have not had
exposure to United States foreign policy efforts and
priorities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) additional staffing and resource needs
including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) domestic positions within the Bureau
of Global Public Affairs to focus on engagement with
the American people as outlined in paragraph
(1);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) positions within the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs to enhance program and
reach the widest possible audience;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) increasing the number of fellowship
and detail programs that place Foreign Service and
civil service employees outside the Department for a
limited time, including Pearson Fellows, Reta Joe Lewis
Local Diplomats, Brookings Fellows, and Georgetown
Fellows; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) recommendations for increasing
participation in the Hometown Diplomats program and
evaluating this program as well as other opportunities
for Department officers to engage with American
audiences while traveling within the United
States.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 607. EXTENSION OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1287 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking
subsection (j).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 608. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5603(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by adding at the
end the following new paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) United States Information and Educational
Exchange Act of 1948 (Public Law 80-402).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 609. EXPANSION OF DIPLOMATS IN RESIDENCE
PROGRAMS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Not later than two year after the date of the
enactment of this Act--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Secretary shall increase the number of
diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program from seventeen
to at least twenty; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Administrator of the United States Agency
for International Development shall increase the number of
development diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program
from one to at least three.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 701. EXPANDING THE USE OF DDTC LICENSING FEES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 45 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act
of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2717) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking ``100 percent of the registration
fees collected by the Office of Trade Controls of the
Department of State'' and inserting ``100 percent of the
defense trade control registration fees collected by the
Department of State'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting ``management, licensing,
compliance, and policy activities in the defense trade controls
function, including'' after ``expenses incurred
for'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in paragraph (1), by striking ``contract
personnel to assist in'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) the facilitation of defense trade policy
development and implementation, review of commodity
jurisdiction determinations, public outreach to industry and
foreign parties, and analysis of scientific and technological
developments as they relate to the exercise of defense trade
control authorities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) contract personnel to assist in such
activities.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 702. WAIVER AUTHORITY RELATED TO PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5949(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as
paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Secretary of state.--The Secretary of State
may provide a waiver on a date later than the effective date
described in subsection (c) if the Secretary determines the
waiver is in the critical national security interests of the
United States.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 703. PROHIBITION ON ENTRY OF OFFICIALS OF FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT CORRUPTION OR GROSS
VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Ineligibility.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Officials of foreign governments,
and their immediate family members, about whom the Secretary
has credible information have been involved, directly or
indirectly, in significant corruption, including corruption
related to the extraction of natural resources, or a gross
violation of human rights, including the wrongful detention of
locally employed staff of a United States diplomatic mission or
a United States citizen or national, shall be ineligible for
entry into the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Additional sanctions.--Concurrent with the
application of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, as
appropriate, refer the matter to the Office of Foreign Assets
Control of the Department of the Treasury to determine whether
to apply sanctions authorities in accordance with United States
law to block the transfer of property and interests in
property, and all financial transactions, in the United States
involving any person described in such paragraph.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Designation.--The Secretary shall also
publicly or privately designate or identify the officials of
foreign governments about whom the Secretary has such credible
information, and their immediate family members, without regard
to whether the individual has applied for a visa.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Exceptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Specific purposes.--Individuals shall not be
ineligible for entry into the United States pursuant to
subsection (a) if such entry would further important United
States law enforcement objectives or is necessary to permit the
United States to fulfill its obligations under the United
Nations Headquarters Agreement.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Rule of construction regarding international
obligations.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to
derogate from United States obligations under applicable
international agreements.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of
subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the waiver would serve
a compelling national interest or that the circumstances that caused
the individual to be ineligible have changed sufficiently.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations of
the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives a report, including a classified annex if
necessary, that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a description of information related
to corruption or violation of human rights concerning
each of the individuals found ineligible in the
previous 12 months pursuant to subsection (a)(1) as
well as the individuals who the Secretary designated or
identified pursuant to subsection (a)(3), or who would
be ineligible but for the application of subsection
(b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a list of any waivers provided under
subsection (c), together with a justification for each
waiver.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Form and publication.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Form.--Each report required under
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form
but may include a classified annex.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Public availability.--The Secretary
shall make available to the public on a publicly
accessible internet website of the Department the
unclassified portion of each report required under
paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Clarification.--For purposes of subsections (a) and
(d), the records of the Department and of diplomatic and consular
offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance or refusal of
visas or permits to enter the United States shall not be considered
confidential.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 704. PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE DURING
CRISES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Notwithstanding the limitations specified in section
304(c) of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (19
U.S.C. 2603(c)) and without regard to whether a country is a State
Party to the Convention (as defined in sections 302 of such Act (19
U.S.C. 2601)), the Secretary may exercise the authority under section
304 of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2603) to impose import restrictions set
forth in section 307 of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2606) if the Secretary
determines that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) imposition of such restrictions is in the
national interest of the United States; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an emergency condition (as defined in section
304 of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2603)) applies.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 705. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 64. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Support authorized.--The Secretary of State
is authorized to provide, by contract, grant, or otherwise, for
the performance of appropriate museum visitor and educational
outreach services and related events, including organizing
programs and conference activities, creating, designing, and
installing exhibits, and conducting museum shop services and
food services in the public exhibition and related physical and
virtual space utilized by the National Museum of American
Diplomacy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Recovery of costs.--The Secretary of State
is authorized to recover any revenues generated under the
authority of paragraph (1) for visitor and educational outreach
services and related events referred to in such paragraph,
including fees for use of facilities at the National Museum for
American Diplomacy. Any such revenues may be retained as a
recovery of the costs of operating the museum, credited to any
Department of State appropriation, and shall remain available
until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Disposition of Documents, Artifacts, and Other
Articles.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Property.--All historic documents,
artifacts, or other articles permanently acquired by the
Department of State and determined by the Secretary of State to
be suitable for display by the National Museum of American
Diplomacy shall be considered to be the property of the United
States Government and shall be subject to disposition solely in
accordance with this subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Sale, trade, or transfer.--Whenever the
Secretary of State makes a determination described in paragraph
(3) with respect to a document, artifact, or other article
under paragraph (1), taking into account considerations such as
the museum's collections management policy and best
professional museum practices, the Secretary may sell at fair
market value, trade, or transfer such document, artifact, or
other article without regard to the requirements of subtitle I
of title 40, United States Code. The proceeds of any such sale
may be used solely for the advancement of the mission of the
National Museum of American Diplomacy and may not be used for
any purpose other than the acquisition and direct care of the
collections of the Museum.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Determinations prior to sale, trade, or
transfer.--The determination described in this paragraph with
respect to a document, artifact, or other article under
paragraph (1) is a determination that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the document, artifact, or other
article no longer serves to further the purposes of the
National Museum of American Diplomacy as set forth in
the collections management policy of the
Museum;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the sale, trade, or transfer of the
document, artifact, or other article would serve to
maintain the standards of the collection of the Museum;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the sale, trade, or transfer of the
document, artifact, or other article would be in the
best interests of the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Loans.--In addition to the authorization
under paragraph (2) relating to the sale, trade, or transfer of
documents, artifacts, or other articles under paragraph (1),
the Secretary of State may loan the documents, artifacts, or
other articles, when not needed for use or display by the
National Museum of American Diplomacy, to the Smithsonian
Institution or a similar institution for repair, study, or
exhibition.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 706. EXTRATERRITORIAL OFFENSES COMMITTED BY UNITED STATES
NATIONALS SERVING WITH INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Jurisdiction.--Whoever, while a United States national
or lawful permanent resident serving with the United Nations, its
specialized agencies, or other international organization the Secretary
has designated for purposes of this section and published in the
Federal Register, or while accompanying such an individual, engages in
conduct, or conspires or attempts to engage in conduct, outside the
United States that would constitute an offense punishable by
imprisonment for more than one year if the conduct had been engaged in
within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United
States, shall be subject to United States jurisdiction in order to be
tried for that offense.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Accompanying such individual.--The term
``accompanying such individual'' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) being a dependent, or family member of
a United States national or lawful permanent resident
serving with the United Nations, its specialized
agencies, or other international organization
designated under subsection (a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) residing with such United States
national or lawful permanent resident serving with the
United Nations, its specialized agencies, or other
international organization designated under subsection
(a); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) not being a national of or ordinarily
resident in the country where the offense is
committed.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Serving with the united nations, its
specialized agencies, or other international organization as
the secretary of state may designate.--The term ``serving with
the United Nations, its specialized agencies, or other
international organization as the Secretary of State may
designate'' under subsection (a) means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) being a United States national or
lawful permanent resident employed as an employee, a
contractor (including a subcontractor at any tier), an
employee of a contractor (or a subcontractor at any
tier), an expert on mission, or an unpaid intern or
volunteer of the United Nations, including any of its
funds, programs or subsidiary bodies, or any of the
United Nations specialized agencies, or of any
international organization designated under subsection
(a)(1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) being present or residing outside the
United States in connection with such
employment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) United states national.--The term ``United
States national'' has the meaning given the term ``national of
the United States'' in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to limit or affect the application of extraterritorial
jurisdiction related to any other Federal law.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 707. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES TO
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FORUM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C.
288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Sec. 20. Under such terms and conditions as the
President shall determine, the President is authorized to extend the
provisions of this subchapter to the International Energy Forum
Secretariat in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the
same conditions, as they may be extended to a public international
organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any
treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such
participation or making an appropriation for such
participation.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 708. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES TO
THE CONSEIL EUROPEEN POUR LA RECHERCHE NUCLEAIRE (CERN;
THE EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR
RESEARCH).</DELETED>
<DELETED> The International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C.
288 et seq.), as amended by section 707 is further amended by adding at
the end the following new section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Sec. 21. Under such terms and conditions as the
President shall determine, the President is authorized to extend the
provisions of this title to the European Organization for Nuclear
Research (CERN) in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to
the same conditions, as it may be extended to a public international
organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any
treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such
participation or making an appropriation for such
participation.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 709. INTERNSHIPS OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS AT
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary of State is authorized to
bolster efforts to increase the number of United States citizens
representative of the American people occupying positions in the United
Nations system, agencies, and commissions, and in other international
organizations, including by awarding grants to educational institutions
and students.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees that identifies--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the number of United States citizens who are
involved in internship programs at international
organizations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the distribution of the individuals described
in paragraph (1) among various international organizations;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) grants, programs, and other activities that
are being utilized to recruit and fund United States citizens
to participate in internship programs at international
organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Eligibility.--An individual referred to in subsection
(a) is an individual who--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) is enrolled at or received their degree
withvin two years from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) an institution of higher education;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) an institution of higher education
based outside the United States, as determined by the
Secretary of State; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) is a citizen of the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated $1,500,000 for the Department of State for fiscal
year 2024 to carry out the grant program authorized under subsection
(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 710. TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Training Programs.--Section 708 of the Foreign Service
Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4028) is amended by adding at the end of the
following new subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Training in Multilateral Diplomacy.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation
with other senior officials as appropriate, shall establish
training courses on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the conduct of diplomacy at
international organizations and other multilateral
institutions; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) broad-based multilateral
negotiations of international instruments.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Required training.--Members of the Service,
including appropriate chiefs of mission and other officers who
are assigned to United States missions representing the United
States to international organizations and other multilateral
institutions or who are assigned in other positions that have
as their primary responsibility formulation of policy related
to such organizations and institutions, or participation in
negotiations of international instruments, shall receive
specialized training in the areas described in paragraph (1)
prior to the beginning of service for such assignment or, if
receiving such training at that time is not practical, within
the first year of beginning such assignment.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Training for Department Employees.--The Secretary of
State shall ensure that employees of the Department of State who are
assigned to positions described in paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of
section 708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as added by subsection
(a) of this section), including members of the civil service or general
service, or who are seconded to international organizations for a
period of at least one year, receive training described in such
subsection and participate in other such courses as the Secretary may
recommend to build or augment identifiable skills that would be useful
for such Department officials representing United States interests at
these institutions and organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 711. MODIFICATION TO TRANSPARENCY ON INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS AND NON-BINDING INSTRUMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 112b of title 1, United States Code, as most
recently amended by section 5947 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 3476), is further amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subsections (h) through (l)
as subsections (i) through (m), respectively; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h)(1) If the Secretary is aware or has reason to
believe that the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or (c) have not
been fulfilled with respect to an international agreement or qualifying
non-binding instrument, the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) immediately bring the matter to the
attention of the office or agency responsible for the agreement
or qualifying non-binding instrument; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) request the office or agency to provide
within 7 days the text or other information necessary to
fulfill the requirements of the relevant subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Upon receiving the text or other information
requested pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) fulfill the requirements of subsection (a),
(b), or (c), as the case may be, with respect to the agreement
or qualifying non-binding instrument concerned--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) by including such text or other
information in the next submission required by
subsection (a)(1);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) by providing such information in
writing to the Majority Leader of the Senate, the
Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, and the appropriate congressional
committees before provision of the submission described
in clause (i); or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) in relation to subsection (b), by
making the text of the agreement or qualifying non-
binding instrument and the information described in
subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (B)(iii) of subsection
(a)(1) relating to the agreement or instrument
available to the public on the website of the
Department of State within 15 days of receiving the
text or other information requested pursuant to
paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) provide to the Majority Leader of the
Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, and the appropriate congressional committees,
either in the next submission required by subsection (a)(1) or
before such submission, a written statement explaining the
reason for the delay in fulfilling the requirements of
subsection (a), (b), or (c), as the case may be.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 712. CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, QUARTERLY REVIEW, AND
AUTHORITY RELATING TO CONCURRENCE PROVIDED BY CHIEFS OF
MISSION FOR SUPPORT OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after
the date on which a chief of mission concurs with providing United
States Government support to entities or individuals engaged in
facilitating or supporting United States Government military- or
security-related operations within the area of responsibility of the
chief of mission, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate
congressional committees of such concurrence.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Semiannual Review, Determination, and Briefing
Required.--Not less frequently than semiannually, the Secretary, in
order to ensure that the support described in subsection (a) continues
to align with United States foreign policy objectives and the
objectives of the Department, shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) conduct a review of any concurrence described
in subsection (a) that is in effect;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) determine, based on such review, whether to
revoke any such concurrence pending further study and review;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) brief the appropriate congressional committees
regarding the results of such review.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Revocation of Concurrence.--If the Secretary
determines, pursuant to a review conducted under subsection (b), that
any concurrence described in subsection (a) should be revoked, the
Secretary may revoke such concurrence.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Annual Report Required.--Not later than January 31 of
each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a description of any support described in
subsection (a) that was provided with the concurrence of a
chief of mission during the calendar year preceding the
calendar year in which the report is submitted; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an analysis of the effects of such support on
diplomatic lines of effort, including with respect to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism,
demining, and related Programs and associated anti-
terrorism assistance programs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) international narcotics control and
law enforcement programs; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) foreign military sales, foreign
military financing, and associated training
programs.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 713. MODIFICATION AND REPEAL OF REPORTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.--The
Secretary shall examine the production of the 2023 and subsequent
annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the Assistant
Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor as required under
sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2151n(d), 2304(b)) to maximize--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) cost and personnel efficiencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the potential use of data and analytic tools
and visualization; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) advancement of the modernization agenda for
the Department announced by the Secretary on October 27,
2021.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Elimination of Obsolete Reports.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Reports relating to afghanistan and the
taliban.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Quarterly reports.--Notwithstanding
sections 7019(e) of the Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of
2021 (division K of Public Law 116-260), the following
reports are not required to be submitted after the date
of the enactment of this Act:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Quarterly report detailing the
number of personnel present in Afghanistan
under Chief of Mission authority under section
(22 U.S.C. 2927), as described in House Report
116-444.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Quarterly report detailing
the status of intra-Afghan peace
negotiations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Bimonthly report detailing the
activities of the taliban.--Section 7044(a)(4) of the
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
Programs Appropriations Act of 2021 (division K of
Public Law 116-260) is amended by striking ``the
following purposes'' and all that follows through
``(B)''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Annual reports relating to funding mechanisms
for telecommunications security and semiconductors.--Division H
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act fo Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in section 9202(a)(2) (47 U.S.C.
906(a)(2))--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking subparagraph (C);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by redesignating subparagraph
(D) as subparagraph (C); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in section 9905 (15 U.S.C. 4655)--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking subsection (c);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by redesignating subsection
(d) as subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Reports relating to foreign assistance to
counter russian influence and media organizations controlled by
russia.--The Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia
Act of 2017 (title II of Public Law 115-44) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in section 254(e)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) by striking ``In
general.--'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) by redesignating
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as
paragraphs (1), (2), and (3),
respectively, and moving such
paragraphs 2 ems to the left;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking paragraph (2);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking section 255.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Annual report on promoting the rule of law in
the russian federation.--Section 202 of the Russia and Moldova
Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law
Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208) is amended by
striking subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Annual report on advancing freedom and
democracy.--Section 2121 of the Advance Democratic Values,
Address Nondemocratic Countries, and Enhance Democracy Act of
2007 (title XXI of Public Law 110-53) is amended by striking
subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Annual reports on united states-vietnam human
rights dialogue meetings.--Section 702 of the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (22 U.S.C. 2151n note) is
repealed.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Modification of Reporting Requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Changing the frequency of the report on the
use of pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund.--
Notwithstanding section 7010 of House of Representatives Report
112-331, the Secretary of State shall provide to the Committee
on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a written report
on the use of funds made available under the heading ``Pakistan
Counterinsurgency Capability Fund'' on an annual
basis.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Report on democratization in burma.--Section
570(d) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related
Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (titles I through V of Public
Law 104-208) is amended by striking ``Every six months
following the enactment of this Act, the President shall report
to'' and inserting ``The President shall submit an annual
report to''.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Department of
State Authorization Act of 2023''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Sec. 101. Passport fee expenditure authority extension.
Sec. 102. Special hiring authority for passport services.
Sec. 103. Quarterly report on passport wait times.
Sec. 104. Passport travel advisories.
Sec. 105. Strategy to ensure access to passport services for all
Americans.
Sec. 106. Strengthening the National Passport Information Center.
Sec. 107. Strengthening passport customer visibility and transparency.
Sec. 108. Annual Office of Authentications report.
Sec. 109. Annual special immigrant visa report.
Sec. 110. Increased accountability in assignment restrictions and
reviews.
Sec. 111. Suitability reviews for Foreign Service Institute
instructors.
Sec. 112. Diplomatic security fellowship programs.
Sec. 113. Victims Resource Advocacy Program.
Sec. 114. Authority for special agents to investigate trafficking in
persons violations.
TITLE II--PERSONNEL MATTERS
Subtitle A--Hiring, Promotion, and Development
Sec. 201. Adjustment to promotion precepts.
Sec. 202. Hiring authorities.
Sec. 203. Extending paths to service for paid student interns.
Sec. 204. Lateral Entry Program.
Sec. 205. Mid-Career Mentoring Program.
Sec. 206. Report on the Foreign Service Institute's language program .
Sec. 207. Consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of missions.
Sec. 208. Civil service rotational program.
Sec. 209. Reporting requirement on chiefs of mission.
Sec. 210. Report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission.
Sec. 211. Protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by
Department.
Sec. 212. Enhanced vetting for senior diplomatic posts.
Sec. 213. Efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation.
Sec. 214. National advertising campaign.
Sec. 215. Expansion of diplomats in residence programs.
Subtitle B--Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Matters
Sec. 221. Education allowance.
Sec. 222. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign
Service.
Sec. 223. Improving mental health services for foreign and civil
servants.
Sec. 224. Emergency back-up care.
Sec. 225. Authority to provide services to non-chief of mission
personnel.
Sec. 226. Exception for government-financed air transportation.
Sec. 227. Enhanced authorities to protect locally employed staff during
emergencies.
Sec. 228. Internet at hardship posts.
Sec. 229. Competitive local compensation plan.
Sec. 230. Supporting tandem couples in the Foreign Service.
Sec. 231. Accessibility at diplomatic missions.
Sec. 232. Report on breastfeeding accommodations overseas.
Sec. 233. Determining the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between
Foreign Service Officers.
Sec. 234. Education allowance for dependents of Department of State
employees located in United States
territories.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 301. Data-informed diplomacy.
Sec. 302. Establishment and expansion of the Bureau Chief Data Officer
Program.
Sec. 303. Task force to address artificial intelligence-enabled
influence operations.
Sec. 304. Establishment of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of
the Department of State.
Sec. 305. Strengthening the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of State.
Sec. 306. Sense of Congress on strengthening enterprise governance.
Sec. 307. Digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership.
Sec. 308. Establishment of a cyberspace, digital connectivity, and
related technologies (CDT) fund.
Sec. 309. Cyber protection support for personnel of the Department of
State in positions highly vulnerable to
cyber attack.
TITLE IV--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Sec. 401. Personal services contractors.
Sec. 402. Hard-to-fill posts.
Sec. 403. Enhanced oversight of the Office of Civil Rights.
Sec. 404. Crisis response operations.
Sec. 405. Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum.
Sec. 406. Special Envoy for Belarus.
Sec. 407. Overseas placement of special appointment positions.
Sec. 408. Establishment of Office of the Special Representative for
City and State Diplomacy.
Sec. 409. Office of Global Women's Issues.
TITLE V--ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 501. Duties of officers performing economic functions.
Sec. 502. Report on recruitment, retention, and promotion of Foreign
Service economic officers.
Sec. 503. Mandate to revise Department of State metrics for successful
economic and commercial diplomacy.
Sec. 504. Chief of mission economic responsibilities.
Sec. 505. Direction to embassy deal teams.
Sec. 506. Establishment of a ``Deal Team of the Year'' award.
TITLE VI--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 601. Public diplomacy outreach.
Sec. 602. Modification on use of funds for Radio Free Europe/Radio
Liberty.
Sec. 603. International broadcasting.
Sec. 604. John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship program.
Sec. 605. Domestic engagement and public affairs.
Sec. 606. Extension of Global Engagement Center.
Sec. 607. Paperwork Reduction Act.
Sec. 608. Modernization and enhancement strategy.
TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 701. Expanding the use of DDTC licensing fees.
Sec. 702. Prohibition on entry of officials of foreign governments
involved in significant corruption or gross
violations of human rights.
Sec. 703. Protection of cultural heritage during crises.
Sec. 704. National Museum of American Diplomacy.
Sec. 705. Extraterritorial offenses committed by United States
nationals serving with international
organizations.
Sec. 706. Extension of certain privileges and immunities to the
International Energy Forum.
Sec. 707. Extension of certain privileges and immunities to the Conseil
Europeen pour la recherche nucleaire (CERN;
the European Organization for Nuclear
Research).
Sec. 708. Internships of United States nationals at international
organizations.
Sec. 709. Training for international organizations.
Sec. 710. Modification to transparency on international agreements and
non-binding instruments.
Sec. 711. Strategy for the efficient processing of all Afghan special
immigrant visa applications and appeals.
Sec. 712. Report on partner forces utilizing United States security
assistance identified as using hunger as a
weapon of war.
Sec. 713. Infrastructure projects and investments by the United States
and People's Republic of China.
Sec. 714. Special envoys.
Sec. 715. US-ASEAN Center.
Sec. 716. Report on vetting of students from national defense
universities and other academic
institutions of the People's Republic of
China.
Sec. 717. Briefings on the United States-European Union Trade and
Technology Council.
Sec. 718. Congressional oversight, quarterly review, and authority
relating to concurrence provided by chiefs
of mission for support of certain
Government operations.
Sec. 719. Modification and repeal of reports.
Sec. 720. Modification of Build Act of 2018 to prioritize projects that
advance national security.
Sec. 721. Permitting for international bridges.
Sec. 722. Prohibition on nomination of certain countries as program
countries for purposes of the visa waiver
program.
TITLE VIII--COMBATING GLOBAL CORRUPTION
Sec. 801. Short title.
Sec. 802. Definitions.
Sec. 803. Publication of tiered ranking list.
Sec. 804. Minimum standards for the elimination of corruption and
assessment of efforts to combat corruption.
Sec. 805. Imposition of sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights
Accountability Act.
Sec. 806. Designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact.
TITLE IX--AUKUS MATTERS
Sec. 901. Definitions.
Subtitle A--Outlining the AUKUS Partnership
Sec. 911. Statement of policy on the AUKUS partnership.
Sec. 912. Senior Advisor for the AUKUS partnership at the Department of
State.
Subtitle B--Authorization for Submarine Transfers, Support, and
Infrastructure Improvement Activities
Sec. 921. Australia, United Kingdom, and United States submarine
security activities.
Sec. 922. Acceptance of contributions for Australia, United Kingdom,
and United States submarine security
activities; AUKUS Submarine Security
Activities Account.
Sec. 923. Australia, United Kingdom, and United States submarine
security training.
Subtitle C--Streamlining and Protecting Transfers of United States
Military Technology From Compromise
Sec. 931. Priority for Australia and the United Kingdom in Foreign
Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales.
Sec. 932. Identification and pre-clearance of platforms, technologies,
and equipment for sale to Australia and the
United Kingdom through Foreign Military
Sales and Direct Commercial Sales.
Sec. 933. Export control exemptions and standards.
Sec. 934. Expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced
technologies to Australia, the United
Kingdom, and Canada.
Sec. 935. United States Munitions List.
Subtitle D--Other AUKUS Matters
Sec. 941. Reporting related to the AUKUS partnership.
Sec. 942. Report on defense cooperation and export regulation.
Sec. 943. Report on protection of sensitive information and technology.
Sec. 944. Report on the United States submarine industrial base.
Sec. 945. Report on navy submarine requirements.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the
Department of State.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of State.
TITLE I--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS
SEC. 101. PASSPORT FEE EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY EXTENSION.
(a) Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Fee.--To make permanent
the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative fee, section 1(b) of the
Passport Act of June 4, 1920 (22 U.S.C. 214(b)(1)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(1)''; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).
(b) Passport Fees.--Section 1(b) of the Passport Act of June 4,
1920, as amended by subsection (a), shall be applied through fiscal
year 2028 by striking ``such costs'' and inserting ``the costs of
providing consular services''.
(c) Modernization of Passport Processing.--A portion of the
expanded expenditure authorities provided in subsections (a) and (b)
shall be used--
(1) to modernize consular systems, with an emphasis on
passport and citizenship services; and
(2) towards a feasibility study on how the Department could
provide urgent, in-person passport services to significant
populations with the longest travel times to existing passport
agencies, including the possibility of building new passport
agencies.
SEC. 102. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY FOR PASSPORT SERVICES.
During the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of State, without regard to the provisions
under sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, may
directly appoint candidates to positions in the competitive service (as
defined in section 2102 of such title) at the Department in the
Passport and Visa Examining Series 0967.
SEC. 103. QUARTERLY REPORT ON PASSPORT WAIT TIMES.
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
and quarterly thereafter for the following 3 years, the Secretary shall
submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that
describes--
(1) the current estimated wait times for passport
processing;
(2) the steps that have been taken by the Department to
reduce wait times to a reasonable time;
(3) efforts to improve the rollout of the online passport
renewal processing program, including how much of passport
revenues the Department is spending on consular systems
modernization;
(4) the demand for urgent passport services by major
metropolitan area;
(5) the steps that have been taken by the Department to
reduce and meet the demand for urgent passport services,
particularly in areas that are greater than 5 hours driving
time from the nearest passport agency; and
(6) how the Department details its staff and resources to
passport services programs.
SEC. 104. PASSPORT TRAVEL ADVISORIES.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Department shall make prominently available in United States
regular passports, on the first three pages of the passport, the
following information:
(1) A prominent, clear advisory for all travelers to check
travel.state.gov for updated travel warnings and advisories.
(2) A prominent, clear notice urging all travelers to
register with the Department prior to overseas travel.
(3) A prominent, clear advisory--
(A) noting that many countries deny entry to
travelers during the last 6 months of their passport
validity period; and
(B) urging all travelers to renew their passport
not later than 1 year prior to its expiration.
SEC. 105. STRATEGY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO PASSPORT SERVICES FOR ALL
AMERICANS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate
congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives for ensuring reasonable access to passport services for
all Americans, which shall include--
(1) a detailed strategy describing how the Department
could--
(A) by not later than 1 year after submission of
the strategy, reduce passport processing times to an
acceptable average for renewals and for expedited
service; and
(B) by not later than 2 years after the submission
of the strategy, provide United States residents living
in a significant population center more than a 5-hour
drive from a passport agency with urgent, in-person
passport services, including the possibility of
building new passport agencies; and
(2) a description of the specific resources required to
implement the strategy.
SEC. 106. STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL PASSPORT INFORMATION CENTER.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that passport
wait times since 2021 have been unacceptably long and have created
frustration among those seeking to obtain or renew passports.
(b) Online Chat Feature.--The Department should develop an online
tool with the capability for customers to correspond with customer
service representatives regarding questions and updates pertaining to
their application for a passport or for the renewal of a passport.
(c) GAO Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
shall initiate a review of NPIC operations, which shall include an
analysis of the extent to which NPIC--
(1) responds to constituent inquiries by telephone,
including how long constituents are kept on hold and their
ability to be placed in a queue;
(2) provides personalized customer service;
(3) maintains its telecommunications infrastructure to
ensure it effectively handles call volumes; and
(4) other relevant issues the Comptroller General deems
appropriate.
SEC. 107. STRENGTHENING PASSPORT CUSTOMER VISIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.
(a) Online Status Tool.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Department should modernize the online
passport application status tool to include, to the greatest extent
possible, step by step updates on the status of their application,
including with respect to the following stages:
(1) Submitted for processing.
(2) In process at a lockbox facility.
(3) Awaiting adjudication.
(4) In process of adjudication.
(5) Adjudicated with a result of approval or denial.
(6) Materials shipped.
(b) Additional Information.--The tool pursuant to subsection (a)
should include a display that informs each passport applicant of--
(1) the date on which his or her passport application was
received; and
(2) the estimated wait time remaining in the passport
application process.
(c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs
shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that
outlines a plan for coordinated comprehensive public outreach to
increase public awareness and understanding of--
(1) the online status tool required under subsection (a);
(2) passport travel advisories required under section 104;
and
(3) passport wait times.
SEC. 108. ANNUAL OFFICE OF AUTHENTICATIONS REPORT.
(a) Report.--The Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs
shall submit an annual report for 5 years to the appropriated
congressional committees that describes--
(1) the number of incoming authentication requests, broken
down by month and type of request, to show seasonal
fluctuations in demand;
(2) the average time taken by the Office of Authentications
of the Department of State to authenticate documents, broken
down by month to show seasonal fluctuations in wait times;
(3) how the Department of State details staff to the Office
of Authentications; and
(4) the impact that hiring additional, permanent, dedicated
staff for the Office of Authentications would have on the
processing times referred to in paragraph (2).
(b) Authorization.--The Secretary of State is authorized to hire
additional, permanent, dedicated staff for the Office of
Authentications.
SEC. 109. ANNUAL SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA REPORT.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Assistant Secretary of
State for Consular Affairs shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate,
and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a
report that identifies --
(1) the number of approved applications awaiting visas
authorized under section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)) (commonly known as EB-4
visas) for special immigrants described in section
101(a)(27)(D) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(D)) who are
employed by the United States Government, broken down by
country;
(2) an estimate of--
(A) the number of special immigrant visas
authorized under such section 101(a)(27)(D) that will
be issued during the current fiscal year; and
(B) the number of special immigrant visa applicants
who will not be granted such a visa during the current
fiscal year;
(3) the estimated period between the date on which a
qualified applicant for such a special immigrant visa submits a
completed application for such a visa and the date on which
such applicant would be issued such a visa; and
(4) the specific high-risk populations, broken down by
country, who will face increased hardship due to Department of
State delays in processing special immigrant visa applications
under such section 101(a)(27)(D).
SEC. 110. INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY IN ASSIGNMENT RESTRICTIONS AND
REVIEWS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the use of policies to restrict personnel from serving
in certain assignments may undermine the Department's ability
to deploy relevant cultural and linguistic skills at diplomatic
posts abroad if not applied judiciously; and
(2) the Department should continuously evaluate all
processes relating to assignment restrictions, assignment title
reviews, and preclusions at the Department.
(b) Notification of Status.--Beginning not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) provide a status update for all Department personnel
who, prior to such date of enactment, were subject to a prior
assignment restriction, assignment review, or preclusion for
whom a review or decision related to assignment is pending; and
(2) on an ongoing basis, provide a status update for any
Department personnel who has been the subject of a pending
assignment restriction or pending assignment review for more
than 30 days.
(c) Notification Content.--The notification required under
subsection (b) shall inform relevant personnel, as of the date of the
notification--
(1) whether any prior assignment restriction has been
lifted;
(2) if their assignment status is subject to ongoing
review, and an estimated date for completion; and
(3) if they are subject to any other restrictions on their
ability to serve at posts abroad.
(d) Adjudication of Ongoing Assignment Reviews.--
(1) Time limit.--The Department shall establish a
reasonable time limit for the Department to complete an
assignment review and establish a deadline by which it must
inform personnel of a decision related to such a review.
(2) Appeals.--For any personnel the Department determines
are ineligible to serve in an assignment due to an assignment
restriction or assignment review, a Security Appeal Panel shall
convene not later than 120 days of an appeal being filed.
(3) Entry-level bidding process.--The Department shall
include a description of the assignment review process and
critical human intelligence threat posts in a briefing to new
officers as part of their entry-level bidding process.
(4) Point of contact.--The Department shall designate point
of contacts in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and Bureau of
Global Talent Management to answer employee and Career
Development Officer questions about assignment restrictions,
assignment reviews, and preclusions.
(e) Security Review Panel.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Security Appeal Panel shall be
comprised of--
(1) the head of an office responsible for human resources
or discrimination who reports directly to the Secretary;
(2) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau
of Global Talent Management;
(3) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau
of Intelligence and Research;
(4) an Assistant Secretary or Deputy, or equivalent, from a
third bureau as designated by the Under Secretary for
Management;
(5) a representative from the geographic bureau to which
the restriction applies; and
(6) a representative from the Office of the Legal Adviser
and a representative from the Bureau of Diplomatic Security,
who shall serve as non-voting advisors.
(f) Appeal Rights.--Section 414(a) of the Department of State
Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2734c(a)) is amended by
striking the first two sentences and inserting ``The Secretary shall
establish and maintain a right and process for employees to appeal a
decision related to an assignment, based on a restriction, review, or
preclusion. Such right and process shall ensure that any such employee
shall have the same appeal rights as provided by the Department
regarding denial or revocation of a security clearance.''.
(g) FAM Update.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend all relevant
provisions of the Foreign Service Manual, and any associated or related
policies of the Department, to comply with this section.
SEC. 111. SUITABILITY REVIEWS FOR FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE
INSTRUCTORS.
The Secretary shall ensure that all instructors at the Foreign
Service Institute, including direct hires and contractors, who provide
language instruction are--
(1) subject to suitability reviews and background
investigations; and
(2) subject to continuous vetting or reinvestigations to
the extend consistent with Department and Executive policy for
other Department personnel.
SEC. 112. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Section 47 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2719) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Diplomatic Security Fellowship Programs.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of State, working
through the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, shall
establish Diplomatic Security fellowship programs to provide
grants to United States nationals pursuing undergraduate
studies who commit to pursuing a career as a special agent,
security engineering officer, or in the civil service in the
Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
``(2) Rulemaking.--The Secretary shall promulgate
regulations for the administration of Diplomatic Security
fellowship programs that set forth--
``(A) the eligibility requirements for receiving a
grant under this subsection;
``(B) the process by which eligible applicants may
request such a grant;
``(C) the maximum amount of such a grant; and
``(D) the educational progress to which all grant
recipients are obligated.''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to
carry out this section.
SEC. 113. VICTIMS RESOURCE ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
(a) Investigation Authority.--The Secretary is authorized to
investigate violations of chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code.
(b) Funding for Human Trafficking Victims and Dependents.--The
Secretary is authorized to fund costs, including through the Diplomatic
Security Service, Victims' Resource Advocacy Program, to support basic
care and resource needs for victims of trafficking in persons and their
dependents, who are involved in matters under Diplomatic Security
Service investigation.
SEC. 114. AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL AGENTS TO INVESTIGATE TRAFFICKING IN
PERSONS VIOLATIONS.
Section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2709(a)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting
a semicolon;
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) violations of chapter 77 of title 18, United
States Code; or''.
TITLE II--PERSONNEL MATTERS
Subtitle A--Hiring, Promotion, and Development
SEC. 201. ADJUSTMENT TO PROMOTION PRECEPTS.
Section 603(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
4003(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2), (3), and (4) as
paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraphs:
``(2) experience serving at an international organization,
multilateral institution, or engaging in multinational
negotiations;
``(3) willingness to serve in hardship posts overseas or
across geographically distinct regions;
``(4) experience advancing policies or developing expertise
that enhance the United States' competitiveness with regard to
critical and emerging technologies;
``(5) willingness to participate in appropriate and
relevant professional development opportunities offered by the
Foreign Service Institute or other educational institutions
associated with the Department;
``(6) willingness to enable and encourage subordinates at
various levels to avail themselves of appropriate and relevant
professional development opportunities offered by the Foreign
Service Institute or other educational institutions associated
with the Department;''.
SEC. 202. HIRING AUTHORITIES.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Department should possess hiring authorities to
enable recruitment of individuals representative of the nation
with special skills needed to address 21st century diplomacy
challenges; and
(2) the Secretary shall conduct a survey of hiring
authorities held by the Department to identify--
(A) hiring authorities already authorized by
Congress;
(B) others authorities granted through Presidential
decree or executive order; and
(C) any authorities needed to enable recruitment of
individuals with the special skills described in
paragraph (1).
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that includes a description of all
existing hiring authorities and legislative proposals on any new needed
authorities.
(c) Special Hiring Authority.--For an initial period of not more
than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
may appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through
3318 of title 5, United States Code, candidates directly to positions
in the competitive service at the Department, as defined in section
2102 of that title, in the following occupational series: 1560 Data
Science, 2210 Information Technology Management, and 0201 Human
Resources Management.
SEC. 203. EXTENDING PATHS TO SERVICE FOR PAID STUDENT INTERNS.
For up to 2 years following the end of a compensated internship at
the Department or the United States Agency for International
Development, the Department or USAID may offer employment to up to 25
such interns and appoint them directly to positions in the competitive
service, as defined in section 2102 of title 5, United States Code,
without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of such
title.
SEC. 204. LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 404 of the Department of State Authorities
Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323; 130 Stat. 1928) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``3-year'' and inserting ``5-year'';
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'';
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(7) does not include the use of Foreign Service-Limited
or other noncareer Foreign Service hiring authorities; and
``(8) includes not fewer than 30 participants for each year
of the pilot program.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Certification.--If the Secretary does not commence the
lateral entry program within 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees--
``(1) certifying that progress is being made on
implementation of the pilot program and describing such
progress, including the date on which applicants will be able
to apply;
``(2) estimating the date by which the pilot program will
be fully implemented;
``(3) outlining how the Department will use the Lateral
Entry Program to fill needed skill sets in key areas such as
cyberspace, emerging technologies, economic statecraft,
multilateral diplomacy, and data and other sciences.''.
SEC. 205. MID-CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
Director of the Foreign Service Institute, is authorized to establish a
Mid-Career Mentoring Program (referred to in this section as the
``Program'') for employees who have demonstrated outstanding service
and leadership.
(b) Selection.--
(1) Nominations.--The head of each bureau shall
semiannually nominate participants for the Program from a pool
of applicants in the positions described in paragraph (2)(B),
including from posts both domestically and abroad.
(2) Submission of slate of nominees to secretary.--The
Director of the Foreign Service Institute, in consultation with
the Director General of the Foreign Service, shall
semiannually--
(A) vet the nominees most recently nominated
pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(B) submit to the Secretary a slate of applicants
to participate in the Program, who shall consist of at
least--
(i) 10 Foreign Service Officers and
specialists classified at the FS-03 or FS-04
level of the Foreign Service Salary Schedule;
(ii) 10 Civil Service employees classified
at GS-12 or GS-13 of the General Schedule; and
(iii) 5 Foreign Service Officers from the
United States Agency for International
Development.
(3) Final selection.--The Secretary shall select the
applicants who will be invited to participate in the Program
from the slate received pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) and extend
such an invitation to each selected applicant.
(4) Merit principles.--Section 105 of the Foreign Service
Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3905) shall apply to nominations,
submissions to the Secretary, and selections for the Program
under this section.
(c) Program Sessions.--
(1) Frequency; duration.--All of the participants who
accept invitations extended pursuant to subsection (b)(3) shall
meet 3 to 4 times per year for training sessions with high-
level leaders of the Department and USAID, including private
group meetings with the Secretary and the Administrator of the
United States Agency for International Development.
(2) Themes.--Each session referred to in paragraph (1)
shall focus on specific themes developed jointly by the Foreign
Service Institute and the Executive Secretariat focused on
substantive policy issues and leadership practices.
(d) Mentoring Program.--The Secretary and the Administrator each
shall establish a mentoring and coaching program that pairs a senior
leader of the Department or USAID with each of the program participants
who complete the Program during the 1-year period immediately following
their participation in the Program.
(e) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees that describes the activities of the Program during the most
recent year and includes disaggregated demographic data on participants
in the Program.
SEC. 206. REPORT ON THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE'S LANGUAGE PROGRAM .
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees that includes--
(1) the average pass and fail rates for language programs
at the Foreign Service Institute disaggregated by language
during the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of the
enactment of this Act;
(2) the number of language instructors at the Foreign
Service Institute, and a comparison of the instructor/student
ratio in the language programs at the Foreign Service Institute
disaggregated by language;
(3) salaries for language instructors disaggregated by
language, and a comparison to salaries for instructors teaching
languages in comparable employment;
(4) recruitment and retention plans for language
instructors, disaggregated by language where necessary and
practicable; and
(5) any plans to increase pass rates for languages with
high failure rates.
SEC. 207. CONSIDERATION OF CAREER CIVIL SERVANTS AS CHIEFS OF MISSIONS.
Section 304(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3944)
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The Secretary shall also furnish to the President, on an
annual basis and to assist the President in selecting qualified
candidates for appointments or assignments as chief of mission, the
names of between 5 and 10 career civil servants serving at the
Department of State or the United States Agency for International
Development who are qualified to serve as chiefs of mission, together
with pertinent information about such individuals.''.
SEC. 208. CIVIL SERVICE ROTATIONAL PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment of Pilot Rotational Program for Civil Service.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall establish a program to provide qualified civil
servants serving at the Department an opportunity to serve at a United
States embassy, including identifying criteria and an application
process for such program.
(b) Program.--The program established under this section shall--
(1) provide at least 20 career civil servants the
opportunity to serve for 2 to 3 years at a United States
embassy to gain additional skills and experience;
(2) offer such civil servants the opportunity to serve in a
political or economic section at a United States embassy; and
(3) include clear and transparent criteria for eligibility
and selection, which shall include a minimum of 5 years of
service at the Department.
(c) Subsequent Position and Promotion.--Following a rotation at a
United States embassy pursuant to the program established by this
section, participants in the program must be afforded, at minimum, a
position equivalent in seniority, compensation, and responsibility to
the position occupied prior serving in the program. Successful
completion of a rotation at a United States embassy shall be considered
favorably with regard to applications for promotion in civil service
jobs at the Department.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall identify not less than 20
positions in United States embassies for the program established under
this section and offered at least 20 civil servants the opportunity to
serve in a rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to this
section.
SEC. 209. REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON CHIEFS OF MISSION.
Not later than 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter,
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees--
(1) a list of every chief of mission or United States
representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador who, during
the prior quarter, was outside a country of assignment for more
than 14 cumulative days for purposes other than official travel
or temporary duty orders; and
(2) the number of days each such chief of mission or United
States representative overseas with the rank of Ambassador was
outside a country of assignment during the previous quarter for
purposes other than official travel or temporary duty orders.
SEC. 210. REPORT ON CHIEFS OF MISSION AND DEPUTY CHIEFS OF MISSION.
Not later than April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter for the next
4 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that includes--
(1) the Foreign Service cone of each current chief of
mission and deputy chief of mission (or whoever is acting in
the capacity of chief or deputy chief if neither is present)
for each United States embassy at which there is a Foreign
Service office filling either of those positions; and
(2) aggregated data for all chiefs of mission and deputy
chiefs of mission described in paragraph (1), disaggregated by
cone.
SEC. 211. PROTECTION OF RETIREMENT ANNUITY FOR REEMPLOYMENT BY
DEPARTMENT.
(a) No Termination or Reduction of Retirement Annuity or Pay for
Reemployment.--Notwithstanding section 824 of the Foreign Service Act
of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4064), if a covered annuitant becomes employed by
the Department--
(1) the payment of any retirement annuity, retired pay, or
retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant shall
not terminate; and
(2) the amount of the retirement annuity, retired pay, or
retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant shall
not be reduced.
(b) Covered Annuitant Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
annuitant'' means any individual who is receiving a retirement annuity
under--
(1) the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System
under subchapter I of chapter 8 of title I of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4041 et seq.); or
(2) the Foreign Service Pension System under subchapter II
of such chapter (22 U.S.C. 4071 et seq.).
SEC. 212. ENHANCED VETTING FOR SENIOR DIPLOMATIC POSTS.
(a) Comprehensive Policy on Vetting and Transparency.--Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall develop a consistent and enhanced vetting process to
ensure that individuals with substantiated claims of discrimination,
harassment, or bullying are not considered for assignments to senior
positions.
(b) Elements of Comprehensive Vetting Policy.--Following the
conclusion of any investigation into an allegation of discrimination,
harassment, or bullying, the Office of Civil Rights, Bureau of Global
Talent Management, and other offices with responsibilities related to
the investigation reporting directly to the Secretary shall jointly or
individually submit a written summary of any findings of any
substantiated allegations, along with a summary of findings to the
Committee responsible for assignments to senior positions prior to such
Committee rendering a recommendation for assignment.
(c) Response.--The Secretary shall develop a process for candidates
to respond to any allegations that are substantiated and presented to
the Committee responsible for assignments to senior positions.
(d) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the
Secretary shall submit to the Department workforce and the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the number of candidates confirmed
for senior diplomatic posts against whom there were found to have been
substantiated allegations.
(e) Senior Positions Defined.--In this section, the term ``senior
positions'' means Chief of Mission, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Deputy
Chief of Mission, and Principal Officer (i.e. Consuls General)
positions.
SEC. 213. EFFORTS TO IMPROVE RETENTION AND PREVENT RETALIATION.
(a) Streamlined Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a single
point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination, bullying,
and harassment that provides an initial review of the allegations and,
if necessary, the ability to file multiple claims based on a single
complaint.
(b) Ensuring Implementation of Corrective Action and Management
Recommendations.--The Secretary shall ensure follow up with each
complainant who makes an allegation of discrimination, harassment, or
bullying pursuant to subsection (a) and the head of the respective
bureau not later than 180 days after the conclusion of any
investigation where an allegation is substantiated, and again one year
after the conclusion of any such investigation, to ensure that any
recommendations for corrective action related to the complainant have
been acted on where appropriate. If such recommendations have not be
implemented, a written statement shall be provided to the head of the
bureau and complainant and affected employees explaining why the
recommendations have not been implemented.
(c) Climate Surveys of Employees of the Department.--
(1) Required biennial surveys.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 2 years
thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a Department-wide
survey of all Department personnel regarding harassment,
discrimination, bullying, and related retaliation that includes
workforce perspectives on the accessibility and effectiveness
of the Bureau of Global Talent Management and Office of Civil
Rights in the efforts and processes to address these issues.
(2) Required annual surveys.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct an annual
employee satisfaction survey to assess the level of job
satisfaction, work environment, and overall employee
experience within the Department.
(B) Open-ended responses.--The survey required
under subparagraph (A) shall include options for open-
ended responses.
(C) Survey questions.--The survey shall include
questions regarding--
(i) work-life balance;
(ii) compensation and benefits;
(iii) career development opportunities;
(iv) the performance evaluation and
promotion process, including fairness and
transparency;
(v) communication channels and
effectiveness;
(vi) leadership and management;
(vii) organizational culture;
(viii) awareness and effectiveness of
complaint measures;
(ix) accessibility and accommodations;
(x) availability of transportation to and
from a work station;
(xi) information technology infrastructure
functionality and accessibility;
(xii) the employee's understanding of the
Department's structure, mission, and goals;
(xiii) alignment and relevance of work to
the Department's mission; and
(xiv) sense of empowerment to affect
positive change.
(3) Required exit surveys.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
develop and implement a standardized, confidential exit
survey process that includes anonymous feedback and
exit interviews with employees who voluntarily separate
from the Department, whether through resignation,
retirement, or other means.
(B) Scope.--The exit surveys conducted pursuant to
subparagraph (A)shall--
(i) be designed to gather insights and
feedback from departing employees regarding--
(I) their reasons for leaving,
including caretaking responsibilities,
career limitations for partner or
spouse, and discrimination, harassment,
bullying, or retaliation;
(II) their overall experience with
the Department; and
(III) any suggestions for
improvement; and
(ii) include questions related to--
(I) the employee's reasons for
leaving;
(II) job satisfaction;
(III) work environment;
(IV) professional growth
opportunities;
(V) leadership effectiveness;
(VI) suggestions for enhancing the
Department's performance; and
(VII) if applicable, the name and
industry of the employee's future
employer.
(C) Compilation of results.--The Secretary shall
compile and analyze the anonymized exit survey data
collected pursuant to this paragraph to identify
trends, common themes, and areas needing improvement
within the Department.
(4) Pilot surveys.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a
Department-wide survey for Locally Employed Staff regarding
retention, training, promotion, and other matters, including
harassment, discrimination, bullying, and related retaliation,
that includes workforce perspectives on the accessibility and
effectiveness of complaint measures.
(5) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the conclusion of
each survey conducted pursuant to this subsection, the
Secretary shall make the key findings available to the
Department workforce and shall submit them to the appropriate
congressional committees.
(d) Retaliation Prevention Efforts.--
(1) Employee evaluation.--
(A) In general.--If there is a pending
investigation of discrimination, bullying, or
harassment against a superior who is responsible for
rating or reviewing the complainant employee, the
complainant shall be reviewed by the superior's
supervisor.
(B) Effective date.--This paragraph shall take
effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(2) Retaliation prevention guidance.--Any Department
employee against whom an allegation of discrimination,
bullying, or harassment has been made shall receive written
guidance (a ``retaliation hold'') on the types of actions that
can be considered retaliation against the complainant employee.
The employee's immediate supervisor shall also receive the
retaliation hold guidance.
SEC. 214. NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.
Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate
congressional committees that assesses the potential benefits and costs
of a national advertising campaign to improve the recruitment in the
Civil Service and the Foreign Service by raising public awareness of
the important accomplishments of the Department.
SEC. 215. EXPANSION OF DIPLOMATS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS.
Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this
Act--
(1) the Secretary shall increase the number of diplomats in
the Diplomats in Residence Program from 17 to at least 20; and
(2) the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development shall increase the number of
development diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program
from 1 to at least 3.
Subtitle B--Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Matters
SEC. 221. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE.
(a) In General.--Chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of
1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``SEC. 908. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE.
``A Department employee who is on leave to perform service in the
uniformed services (as defined in section 4303(13) of title 38, United
States Code) may receive an education allowance if the employee would,
if not for such service, be eligible to receive the education
allowance.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 note) is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 907 the following:
``Sec. 908. Education allowance''.
SEC. 222. PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR NEWLY HIRED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN
SERVICE.
(a) Per Diem Allowance.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any
newly hired Foreign Service employee who is in initial
orientation training, or any other training expected to last
less than 6 months before transferring to the employee's first
assignment, in the Washington, D.C., area shall, for the
duration of such training, receive a per diem allowance at the
levels prescribed under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5,
United States Code.
(2) Limitation on lodging expenses.--A newly hired Foreign
Service employee may not receive any lodging expenses under the
applicable per diem allowance pursuant to paragraph (1) if that
employee--
(A) has a permanent residence in the Washington,
D.C., area (not including Government-supplied housing
during such orientation training or other training);
and
(B) does not vacate such residence during such
orientation training or other training.
(b) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``per diem allowance'' has the meaning given
that term under section 5701 of title 5, United States Code;
and
(2) the term ``Washington, D.C., area'' means the
geographic area within a 50 mile radius of the Washington
Monument.
SEC. 223. IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOREIGN AND CIVIL
SERVANTS.
(a) Additional Personnel to Address Mental Health.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to increase the
number of personnel within the Bureau of Medical Services to
address mental health needs for both foreign and civil
servants.
(2) Employment targets.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to
employ not fewer than 15 additional personnel in the Bureau of
Medical Services, compared to the number of personnel employed
as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on the
accessibility of mental health care providers and services available to
Department personnel, including an assessment of--
(1) the accessibility of mental health care providers at
diplomatic posts and in the United States;
(2) the accessibility of inpatient services for mental
health care for Department personnel;
(3) steps that may be taken to improve such accessibility;
(4) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental
health of Department personnel, particularly those who served
abroad between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022, and
Locally Employed Staff, where information is available;
(5) recommended steps to improve the manner in which the
Department advertises mental health services to the workforce;
and
(6) additional authorities and resources needed to better
meet the mental health needs of Department personnel.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to appropriate
congressional committees a report containing the findings of the study
under subsection (b).
SEC. 224. EMERGENCY BACK-UP CARE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary and the Administrator for the United
States Agency for International Development are authorized to provide
for unanticipated non-medical care, including childcare, eldercare, and
essential services directly related to caring for an acute injury or
illness, for USAID and Department employees and their family members,
including through the provision of such non-medical services, referrals
to care providers, and reimbursement of reasonable expenses for such
services.
(b) Limitation.--Services provided pursuant to this section shall
not exceed $2,000,000 per fiscal year.
SEC. 225. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO NON-CHIEF OF MISSION
PERSONNEL.
Section 904 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (g), by striking ``abroad for employees
and eligible family members'' and inserting ``under this
section''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(a) Physical and Mental Health Care Services in Special
Circumstances.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to direct
health care providers employed under subsection (c) of this
section to furnish physical and mental health care services to
an individual otherwise ineligible for services under this
section if necessary to preserve life or limb or if intended to
facilitate an overseas evacuation, recovery, or return. Such
services may be provided incidental to the following
activities:
``(A) Activities undertaken abroad pursuant to
section 3 and section 4 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2670, 2671).
``(B) Recovery of hostages or of wrongfully or
unlawfully detained individuals abroad, including
pursuant to section 302 of the Robert Levinson Hostage
Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (22
U.S.C. 1741).
``(C) Secretarial dispatches to international
disaster sites deployed pursuant to section 207 of the
Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990 (22 U.S.C.
5506).
``(D) Deployments undertaken pursuant to section
606(a)(6)(A)(iii) of the Secure Embassy Construction
and Counterterrorism Act of 1999 (22 U.S.C.
4865(a)(6)(A)(iii)).
``(2) Prioritization of other functions.--The Secretary
shall prioritize the allocation of Department resources to the
health care program described in subsections (a) through (g)
above the functions described in paragraph (1).
``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary should prescribe
applicable regulations to implement this section, taking into
account the prioritization in paragraph (2) and the activities
described in paragraph (1).
``(4) Reimbursable basis.--Services rendered under this
subsection shall be provided on a reimbursable basis to the
extent practicable.''.
SEC. 226. EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENT-FINANCED AIR TRANSPORTATION.
(a) Reducing Hardship for Transportation of Domestic Animals.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of
section 40118 of title 49, United States Code, the Department
is authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air
carrier of Department personnel and any in-cabin or
accompanying checked baggage or cargo if--
(A) no air carrier holding a certificate under
section 41102 of such title is willing and able to
transport up to 3 domestic animals accompanying such
Federal personnel; and
(B) the transportation is from a place--
(i) outside the United States to a place in
the United States;
(ii) in the United States to a place
outside the United States; or
(iii) outside the United States to another
place outside the United States.
(2) Limitation.--An amount paid pursuant to paragraph (1)
for transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than
the amount that would otherwise have been paid had the
transportation been on an air carrier holding a certificate
under section 41102 had that carrier been willing and able to
provide such transportation. If the amount that would otherwise
have been paid to such an air carrier is less than the cost of
transportation on the applicable foreign carrier, the
Department personnel may pay the difference of such amount.
(3) Domestic animal defined.--In this subsection, the term
``domestic animal'' means a dog or a cat.
SEC. 227. ENHANCED AUTHORITIES TO PROTECT LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF DURING
EMERGENCIES.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) locally employed staff provide essential contributions
at United States diplomatic and consular posts around the
world, including by providing--
(A) security to United States government personnel
serving in the country;
(B) advice, expertise, and other services for the
promotion of political, economic, public affairs,
commercial, security, and other interests of critical
importance to the United States;
(C) a wide range of logistical and administrative
support to every office in each mission working to
advance United States interests around the world,
including services and support vital to the upkeep and
maintenance of United States missions;
(D) consular services to support the welfare and
well-being of United States citizens and to provide for
the expeditious processing of visa applications;
(E) institutional memory on a wide range of embassy
engagements on bilateral issues; and
(F) enduring connections to host country contacts,
both inside and outside the host government, including
within media, civil society, the business community,
academia, the armed forces, and elsewhere; and
(2) locally employed staff make important contributions
that should warrant the United States Government to give due
consideration for their security and safety when diplomatic
missions face emergency situations.
(b) Authorization to Provide Emergency Support.--In emergency
situations, in addition to other authorities that may be available in
emergencies or other exigent circumstances, the Secretary is authorized
to use funds made available to the Department to provide support to
ensure the safety and security of locally employed staff and their
immediate family members, including for--
(1) providing transport or relocating locally employed
staff and their immediate family members to a safe and secure
environment;
(2) providing short-term housing or lodging for up to six
months for locally employed staff and their immediate family
members;
(3) procuring or providing other essential items and
services to support the safety and security of locally employed
staff and their immediate family members.
(c) Temporary Housing.--To ensure the safety and security of
locally employed staff and their immediate family members consistent
with this section, Chiefs of Missions are authorized to allow locally
employed staff and their immediate family members to reside temporarily
in the residences of United States direct hire employees, either in the
host country or other countries, provided that such stays are offered
voluntarily by United States direct hire employees.
(d) Foreign Affairs Manual.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the Foreign
Affairs Manual to reflect the authorizations and requirements of this
section.
(e) Emergency Situation Defined.--In this section, the term
``emergency situation'' means armed conflict, civil unrest, natural
disaster, or other types of instability that pose a threat to the
safety and security of locally employed staff, particularly when and if
a United States diplomatic or consular post must suspend operations.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report
describing prior actions the Department has taken with regard
to locally employed staff and their immediate family members
following suspensions or closures of United States diplomatic
posts over the prior 10 years, including Kyiv, Kabul, Minsk,
Khartoum, and Juba.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) describe any actions the Department took to
assist locally employed staff and their immediate
family members;
(B) identify any obstacles that made providing
support or assistance to locally employed staff and
their immediate family members difficult;
(C) examine lessons learned and propose
recommendations to better protect the safety and
security of locally employed staff and their family
members, including any additional authorities that may
be required; and
(D) provide an analysis of and offer
recommendations on any other steps that could improve
efforts to protect the safety and security of locally
employed staff and their immediate family members.
SEC. 228. INTERNET AT HARDSHIP POSTS.
Section 3 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2670) is amended--
(1) in subsection (l), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
a semicolon;
(2) in subsection (m) by striking the period at the end and
by inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) pay expenses to provide internet services in residences owned
or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the
use of Department personnel where Department personnel receive a post
hardship differential equivalent to 30 percent or more above basic
compensation.''.
SEC. 229. COMPETITIVE LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.
(a) Establishment and Implementation of Prevailing Wage Rates
Goal.--Section 401(a) of the Department of State Authorities Act,
fiscal year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 3968a(a)) is amended in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``periodically'' and inserting
``every 3 years''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that includes--
(1) compensation (including position classification) plans
for locally employed staff based upon prevailing wage rates and
compensation practices for corresponding types of positions in
the locality of employment; and
(2) an assessment of the feasibility and impact of changing
the prevailing wage rate goal for positions in the local
compensation plan from the 50th percentile to the 75th
percentile.
SEC. 230. SUPPORTING TANDEM COUPLES IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) challenges finding and maintaining spousal employment
and family dissatisfaction are one of the leading reasons
employees cite for leaving the Department;
(2) tandem Foreign Service personnel represent important
members of the Foreign Service community, who act as force
multipliers for our diplomacy;
(3) the Department can and should do more to keep tandem
couples posted together and consider family member employment
needs when assigning tandem officers; and
(4) common sense steps providing more flexibility in the
assignments process would improve outcomes for tandem officers
without disadvantaging other Foreign Service officers.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Family togetherness.--The term ``family togetherness''
means facilitating the placement of Foreign Service personnel
at the same United States diplomatic post when both spouses are
members of a tandem couple of Foreign Service personnel.
(2) Tandem foreign service personnel; tandem.--The terms
``tandem Foreign Service personnel'' and ``tandem'' mean a
member of a couple of which one spouse is a career or career
candidate employee of the Foreign Service and the other spouse
is a career or career candidate employee of the Foreign Service
or an employee of one of the agencies authorized to use the
Foreign Service Personnel System under section 202 of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3922).
(c) Family Togetherness in Assignments.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall amend and
update its policies to further promote the principle of family
togetherness in the Foreign Service, which shall include the following:
(1) Entry-level foreign service personnel.--The Secretary
shall adopt policies and procedures to facilitate the
assignment of entry-level tandem Foreign Service personnel on
directed assignments to the same diplomatic post or country as
their tandem spouse if they request to be assigned to the same
post or country. The Secretary shall also provide a written
justification to the requesting personnel explaining any denial
of a request that would result in a tandem couple not serving
together at the same post or country.
(2) Tenured foreign service personnel.--The Secretary shall
add family togetherness to the criteria when making a needs of
the Service determination, as defined by the Foreign Affairs
Manual, for the placement of tenured tandem Foreign Service
personnel at United States diplomatic posts.
(3) Updates to antinepotism policy.--The Secretary shall
update antinepotism policies so that nepotism rules only apply
when an employee and a relative are placed into positions
wherein they jointly and exclusively control government
resources, property, or money or establish government policy.
(4) Temporary supervision of tandem spouse.--The Secretary
shall update policies to allow for a tandem spouse to
temporarily supervise another tandem spouse for up to 90 days
in a calendar year, including at a United States diplomatic
mission.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the Secretary shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that
includes--
(1) the number of Foreign Service tandem couples currently
serving;
(2) the number of Foreign Service tandems currently serving
in separate locations, or, to the extent possible, are on leave
without pay (LWOP); and
(3) an estimate of the cost savings that would result if
all Foreign Service tandem couples were placed at a single
post.
SEC. 231. ACCESSIBILITY AT DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Department shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report
that includes--
(1) a list of the overseas United States diplomatic
missions that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are
not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities;
(2) any efforts in progress to make such missions readily
accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and
(3) an estimate of the cost to make all such missions
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities.
SEC. 232. REPORT ON BREASTFEEDING ACCOMMODATIONS OVERSEAS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that includes--
(1) a detailed report on the Department's efforts to equip
100 percent of United States embassies and consulates with
dedicated lactation spaces, other than bathrooms, that are
shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and
the public for use by employees, including the expected demand
for such space as well as the status of such rooms when there
is no demand for such space; and
(2) a description of costs and other resources needed to
provide such spaces.
SEC. 233. DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFERS BETWEEN
FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS.
The Secretary shall assess the effectiveness of knowledge transfers
between Foreign Service officers who are departing from overseas
positions and Foreign Service Officers who are arriving at such
positions, and make recommendations for approving such knowledge
transfers, as appropriate, by--
(1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, conducting a written survey of a representative
sample of Foreign Service Officers working in overseas
assignments that analyzes the effectiveness of existing
mechanisms to facilitate transitions, including training,
mentorship, information technology, knowledge management,
relationship building, the role of locally employed staff, and
organizational culture; and
(2) not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, submitting to the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
of Representatives a report that includes a summary and
analysis of results of the survey conducted pursuant to
paragraph (1) that--
(A) identifies best practices and areas for
improvement;
(B) describes the Department's methodology for
determining which Foreign Service Officers should
receive familiarization trips before arriving at a new
post;
(C) includes recommendations regarding future
actions the Department should take to maximize
effective knowledge transfer between Foreign Service
Officers;
(D) identifies any steps taken, or intended to be
taken, to implement such recommendations, including any
additional resources or authorities necessary to
implement such recommendations; and
(E) provides recommendations to Congress for
legislative action to advance the priority described in
subparagraph (C).
SEC. 234. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE FOR DEPENDENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES.
(a) In General.--An individual employed by the Department at a
location described in subsection (b) shall be eligible for a cost-of-
living allowance for the education of the dependents of such employee
in an amount that does not exceed the educational allowance authorized
by the Secretary of Defense for such location.
(b) Location Described.--A location is described in this subsection
if--
(1) such location is in a territory of the United States;
and
(2) the Secretary of Defense has determined that schools
available in such location are unable to adequately provide for
the education of--
(A) dependents of members of the Armed Forces; or
(B) dependents of employees of the Department of
Defense.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
SEC. 301. DATA-INFORMED DIPLOMACY.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) In a rapidly evolving and digitally interconnected
global landscape, access to and maintenance of reliable,
readily available data is key to informed decisionmaking and
diplomacy and therefore should be considered a strategic asset.
(2) In order to achieve its mission in the 21st century,
the Department must adapt to these trends by maintaining and
providing timely access to high-quality data at the time and
place needed, while simultaneously cultivating a data-savvy
workforce.
(3) Leveraging data science and data analytics has the
potential to improve the performance of the Department's
workforce by providing otherwise unknown insights into program
deficiencies, shortcomings, or other gaps in analysis.
(4) While innovative technologies such as artificial
intelligence and machine learning have the potential to empower
the Department to analyze and act upon data at scale,
systematized, sustainable data management and information
synthesis remain a core competency necessary for data-driven
decisionmaking.
(5) The goals set out by the Department's Enterprise Data
Council (EDC) as the areas of most critical need for the
Department, including Cultivating a Data Culture, Accelerating
Decisions through Analytics, Establishing Mission-Driven Data
Management, and Enhancing Enterprise Data Governance, are
laudable and will remain critical as the Department develops
into a data-driven agency.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Department should prioritize the recruitment and
retainment of top data science talent in support of its data-
informed diplomacy efforts as well as its broader modernization
agenda; and
(2) the Department should strengthen data fluency among its
workforce, promote data collaboration across and within its
bureaus, and enhance its enterprise data oversight.
SEC. 302. ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE BUREAU CHIEF DATA OFFICER
PROGRAM.
(a) Bureau Chief Data Officer Program.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
program, which shall be known as the ``Bureau Chief Data
Officer Program'' (referred to in this section as the
``Program''), overseen by the Department's Chief Data Officer.
The Bureau Chief Data Officers hired under this program shall
report to the Department's Chief Data Officer.
(2) Goals.--The goals of the Program shall include the
following:
(A) Cultivating a data culture by promoting data
fluency and data collaboration across the Department.
(B) Promoting increased data analytics use in
critical decisionmaking areas.
(C) Promoting data integration and standardization.
(D) Increasing efficiencies across the Department
by incentivizing acquisition of enterprise data
solutions and subscription data services to be shared
across bureaus and offices and within bureaus.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives an implementation plan that outlines strategies for--
(1) advancing the goals described in subsection (a)(2);
(2) hiring Bureau Chief Data Officers at the GS-14 or GS-15
grade or a similar rank;
(3) assigning at least one Bureau Chief Data Officer to--
(A) each regional bureau of the Department;
(B) the Bureau of International Organization
Affairs;
(C) the Office of the Chief Economist;
(D) the Office of the Science and Technology
Advisor;
(E) the Bureau of Cyber and Digital Policy;
(F) the Bureau of Diplomatic Security;
(G) the Bureau for Global Talent Management; and
(H) the Bureau of Consular Affairs; and
(4) allocation of necessary resources to sustain the
Program.
(c) Assignment.--In implementing the Bureau Chief Data Officer
Program, Bureaus may not dual-hat currently employed personnel as
Bureau Chief Data Officers.
(d) Annual Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the
following 3 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the
implementation plan required under subsection (b).
SEC. 303. TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED
INFLUENCE OPERATIONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the rapid development of publicly available, affordable
generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including
the use of large language models (LLM) to fuel natural language
processing applications, has the potential to fundamentally
alter the nature of disinformation and propaganda campaigns by
enabling finely tailored, auto-generated disinformation
swiftly, in any language, at scale, and at low-costs;
(2) academia and private industry, including social media
platforms, play a critical role in establishing safeguards for
powerful, publicly available tools for producing AI-generated
content, and it is in the United States national security
interest to ensure that these technologies are not misused by
foreign malign actors to enhance influence operations abroad;
(3) the ability to identify, track, and label original
text, audio, and visual content is becoming increasingly vital
to United States national interests as sophisticated AI-
generated content creation becomes increasingly available to
the public at low costs;
(4) coalitions such as the Content Authenticity Initiative
(CAI) and the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authority
(C2PA) play important roles in establishing open industry
standards for content authenticity and digital content
provenance, which will become increasingly vulnerable to
manipulation and distortion through AI-powered tools; and
(5) the Department, as the lead agency for United States
public diplomacy, should work within the interagency process to
develop a common approach to United States international
engagement on issues related to AI-enabled disinformation.
(b) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United
States--
(1) to share knowledge with allies and partners of
instances when foreign state actors have leveraged generative
AI to augment disinformation campaigns or propaganda;
(2) to work with private industry and academia to mitigate
the risks associated with public research on generative AI
technologies; and
(3) to support efforts in developing digital content
provenance detection techniques and technologies in line with
United States national security interests.
(c) Establishment of Countering AI-Enabled Disinformation Task
Force.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish
within the Department a Countering AI-Enabled Disinformation
Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Task Force'')
to--
(A) identify potential responses to the growing
threat of AI-enabled disinformation and its use by
foreign state actors to augment influence operations
and disinformation campaigns;
(B) work closely with private industry and academia
to identify and coordinate efforts in developing
digital content provenance detection techniques and
technologies;
(C) develop the Department's internal coordination
across regional and functional bureaus on the issue of
AI-enabled disinformation;
(D) develop a unified approach to international
coordination on--
(i) establishing standards around digital
content provenance techniques and technologies,
specifically as it relates to countering AI-
enabled disinformation campaign; and
(ii) assessing the potential for
establishing frameworks around the
proliferation of tools that facilitate AI-
enabled disinformation; and
(E) identify any additional tools or resources
necessary to enhance the Department's ability to--
(i) detect AI-enabled foreign
disinformation and propaganda;
(ii) rapidly produce original counter-
messaging to address AI-enabled disinformation
campaigns;
(iii) expand digital literacy programming
abroad to include education on how media
consumers in recipient countries can identify
and inoculate themselves from synthetically
produced media; and
(iv) coordinate and collaborate with other
governments, international organizations, civil
society, the private sector, and others, as
necessary.
(2) Membership.--The Task Force shall be comprised of a
representative from relevant offices, as determined by the
Secretary, including--
(A) the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy;
(B) the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and
Public Affairs;
(C) the Global Engagement Center;
(D) the Office of the Science and Technology
Advisor to the Secretary;
(E) the Bureau of Oceans and International
Environmental and Scientific Affairs;
(F) the Bureau for Intelligence and Research;
(G) the Center for Analytics of the Office of
Management Strategy and Solutions;
(H) the Foreign Service Institute School of Applied
Information Technology; and
(I) any others the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(d) Task Force Report.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees on the establishment and progress
of the Task Force's work, including in pursuit of the objectives
described in subsection(c)(1).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Artificial intelligence.--The term ``artificial
intelligence'' has the meaning given that term in section
238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note).
(2) Digital content provenance.--The term ``digital content
provenance'' means the verifiable chronology of the origin and
history of a piece of digital content, such as an image, video,
audio recording, or electronic document.
SEC. 304. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHIEF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(n) Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.--
``(1) In general.--There shall be within the Department of
State a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, which may be
dual-hatted as the Department's Chief Data Officer, who shall
be a member of the Senior Executive Service.
``(2) Duties described.--The principal duties and
responsibilities of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
shall be--
``(A) to evaluate, oversee, and, if appropriate,
facilitate the responsible adoption of artificial
intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications to
help inform decisions by policymakers and to support
programs and management operations of the Department of
State; and
``(B) to act as the principal advisor to the
Secretary of State on the ethical use of AI and
advanced analytics in conducting data-informed
diplomacy.
``(3) Qualifications.--The Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officer should be an individual with demonstrated skill and
competency in--
``(A) the use and application of data analytics,
AI, and machine learning; and
``(B) transformational leadership and
organizational change management, particularly within
large, complex organizations.
``(4) Partner with the chief information officer on scaling
artificial intelligence use cases.--To ensure alignment between
the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and the Chief
Information Officer, the Chief Information Officer will consult
with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on best
practices for rolling out and scaling AI capabilities across
the Bureau of Information and Resource Management's broader
portfolio of software applications.
``(5) Artificial intelligence defined.--In this subsection,
the term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning given the
term in section 238(g) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001
note).''.
SEC. 305. STRENGTHENING THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF STATE.
(a) In General.--The Chief Information Officer of the Department
shall be consulted on all decisions to approve or disapprove,
significant new unclassified information technology expenditures,
including software, of the Department, including expenditures related
to information technology acquired, managed, and maintained by other
bureaus and offices within the Department, in order to--
(1) encourage the use of enterprise software and
information technology solutions where such solutions exist or
can be developed in a timeframe and manner consistent with
maintaining and enhancing the continuity and improvement of
Department operations;
(2) increase the bargaining power of the Department in
acquiring information technology solutions across the
Department;
(3) reduce the number of redundant Authorities to Operate
(ATO), which, instead of using one ATO-approved platform across
bureaus, requires multiple ATOs for software use cases across
different bureaus;
(4) enhance the efficiency, reduce redundancy, and increase
interoperability of the use of information technology across
the enterprise of the Department;
(5) enhance training and alignment of information
technology personnel with the skills required to maintain
systems across the Department;
(6) reduce costs related to the maintenance of, or
effectuate the retirement of, legacy systems;
(7) ensure the development and maintenance of security
protocols regarding the use of information technology solutions
and software across the Department; and
(8) improve end-user training on the operation of
information technology solutions and to enhance end-user
cybersecurity practices.
(b) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the
Department shall develop, in consultation with relevant bureaus
and offices as appropriate, a strategy and a 5-year
implementation plan to advance the objectives described in
subsection (a).
(2) Consultation.--No later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer shall
submit the strategy required by this subsection to the
appropriate congressional committees and shall consult with the
appropriate congressional committees, not less than on an
annual basis for 5 years, regarding the progress related to the
implementation plan required by this subjection.
(c) Improvement Plan for the Bureau for Information Resources
Management.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer shall
develop policies and protocols to improve the customer service
orientation, quality and timely delivery of information
technology solutions, and training and support for bureau and
office-level information technology officers.
(2) Survey.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years,
the Chief Information Officer shall undertake a client
satisfaction survey of bureau information technology officers
to obtain feedback on metrics related to--
(A) customer service orientation of the Bureau of
Information Resources Management;
(B) quality and timelines of capabilities
delivered;
(C) maintenance and upkeep of information
technology solutions;
(D) training and support for senior bureau and
office-level information technology officers; and
(E) other matters which the Chief Information
Officer, in consultation with client bureaus and
offices, determine appropriate.
(3) Submission of findings.--Not later than 60 days after
completing each survey required under paragraph (2), the Chief
Information Officer shall submit a summary of the findings to
the appropriate congressional committees.
(d) Significant Expenditure Defined.--For purposes of this section,
the term ``significant expenditure'' means any cumulative expenditure
in excess of $250,000 total in a single fiscal year for a new
unclassified software or information technology capability.
SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON STRENGTHENING ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE.
It is the sense of Congress that in order to modernize the
Department, enterprise-wide governance regarding budget and finance,
information technology, and the creation, analysis, and use of data
across the Department is necessary to better align resources to
strategy, including evaluating trade-offs, and to enhance efficiency
and security in using data and technology as tools to inform and
evaluate the conduct of United States foreign policy.
SEC. 307. DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.--The
Secretary is authorized to establish a program, which may be known as
the ``Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership'', to help
foreign countries--
(1) expand and increase secure internet access and digital
infrastructure in emerging markets, including demand for and
availability of high-quality information and communications
technology (ICT) equipment, software, and services;
(2) protect technological assets, including data;
(3) adopt policies and regulatory positions that foster and
encourage open, interoperable, reliable, and secure internet,
the free flow of data, multi-stakeholder models of internet
governance, and pro-competitive and secure ICT policies and
regulations;
(4) access United States exports of ICT goods and services;
(5) expand interoperability and promote the diversification
of ICT goods and supply chain services to be less reliant on
PRC imports;
(6) promote best practices and common standards for a
national approach to cybersecurity; and
(7) advance other priorities consistent with paragraphs (1)
through (6), as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Use of Funds.--Funds made available to carry out this section,
including unexpended funds from fiscal years 2018 through 2022, may be
used to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and
communications technology capacity, including participation of foreign
law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, provided that such support
is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of cybersecurity
and information and communication technology related activities in
their respective countries.
(c) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan for the
coming year to advance the goals identified in subsection (a).
(d) Consultation.--In developing and operationalizing the
implementation plan required under subsection (c), the Secretary shall
consult with--
(1) the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee
on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives;
(2) United States industry leaders;
(3) other relevant technology experts, including the Open
Technology Fund;
(4) representatives from relevant United States Government
agencies; and
(5) representatives from like-minded allies and partners.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to
carry out this section. Such funds, including funds authorized to be
appropriated under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'', may be made
available, notwithstanding any other provision of law to strengthen
civilian cybersecurity and information and communications technology
capacity, including for participation of foreign law enforcement and
military personnel in non-military activities, and for contributions.
Such funds shall remain available until expended.
SEC. 308. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, AND
RELATED TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) FUND.
Part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2301 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:
``CHAPTER 10--CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, AND RELATED
TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) FUND
``SEC. 591. FINDINGS.
``Congress makes the following findings:
``(1) Increasingly digitized and interconnected social,
political, and economic systems have introduced new
vulnerabilities for malicious actors to exploit, which
threatens economic and national security.
``(2) The rapid development, deployment, and integration of
information and communication technologies into all aspects of
modern life bring mounting risks of accidents and malicious
activity involving such technologies, and their potential
consequences.
``(3) Because information and communication technologies
are globally manufactured, traded, and networked, the economic
and national security of the United State depends greatly on
cybersecurity practices of other actors, including other
countries.
``(4) United States assistance to countries and
international organizations to bolster civilian capacity to
address national cybersecurity and deterrence in cyberspace can
help--
``(A) reduce vulnerability in the information and
communication technologies ecosystem; and
``(B) advance national and economic security
objectives.
``SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR CYBERSPACE,
DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES (CDT)
CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.
``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of State is authorized to
provide assistance to foreign governments and organizations, including
national, regional, and international institutions, on such terms and
conditions as the Secretary may determine, in order to--
``(1) advance a secure and stable cyberspace;
``(2) protect and expand trusted digital ecosystems and
connectivity;
``(3) build the cybersecurity capacity of partner countries
and organizations; and
``(4) ensure that the development of standards and the
deployment and use of technology supports and reinforces human
rights and democratic values, including through the Digital
Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.
``(b) Scope of Uses.--Assistance under this section may include
programs to--
``(1) advance the adoption and deployment of secure and
trustworthy information and communications technology (ICT)
infrastructure and services, including efforts to grow global
markets for secure ICT goods and services and promote a more
diverse and resilient ICT supply chain;
``(2) provide technical and capacity building assistance
to--
``(A) promote policy and regulatory frameworks that
create an enabling environment for digital connectivity
and a vibrant digital economy;
``(B) ensure technologies, including related new
and emerging technologies, are developed, deployed, and
used in ways that support and reinforce democratic
values and human rights;
``(C) promote innovation and competition; and
``(D) support digital governance with the
development of rights-respecting international norms
and standards;
``(3) help countries prepare for, defend against, and
respond to malicious cyber activities, including through--
``(A) the adoption of cybersecurity best practices;
``(B) the development of national strategies to
enhance cybersecurity;
``(C) the deployment of cybersecurity tools and
services to increase the security, strength, and
resilience of networks and infrastructure;
``(D) support for the development of cybersecurity
watch, warning, response, and recovery capabilities,
including through the development of cybersecurity
incident response teams;
``(E) support for collaboration with the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
and other relevant Federal agencies to enhance
cybersecurity;
``(F) programs to strengthen allied and partner
governments' capacity to detect, investigate, deter,
and prosecute cybercrimes;
``(G) programs to provide information and resources
to diplomats engaging in discussions and negotiations
around international law and capacity building measures
related to cybersecurity;
``(H) capacity building for cybersecurity partners,
including law enforcement and military entities as
described in subsection (f);
``(I) programs that enhance the ability of relevant
stakeholders to act collectively against shared
cybersecurity threats;
``(J) the advancement of programs in support of the
Framework of Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace;
and
``(K) the fortification of deterrence instruments
in cyberspace; and
``(4) such other purpose and functions as the Secretary of
State may designate.
``(c) Responsibility for Policy Decisions and Justification.--The
Secretary of State shall be responsible for policy decisions regarding
programs under this chapter, with respect to--
``(1) whether there will be cybersecurity and digital
capacity building programs for a foreign country or entity
operating in that country;
``(2) the amount of funds for each foreign country or
entity; and
``(3) the scope and nature of such uses of funding.
``(d) Detailed Justification for Uses and Purposes of Funds.--The
Secretary of State shall provide, on an annual basis, a detailed
justification for the uses and purposes of the amounts provided under
this chapter, including information concerning--
``(1) the amounts and kinds of grants;
``(2) the amounts and kinds of budgetary support provided,
if any; and
``(3) the amounts and kinds of project assistance provided
for what purpose and with such amounts.
``(e) Assistance and Funding Under Other Authorities.--The
authority granted under this section to provide assistance or funding
for countries and organizations does not preclude the use of funds
provided to carry out other authorities also available for such
purpose.
``(f) Availability of Funds.--Amounts appropriated to carry out
this chapter may be used, notwithstanding any other provision of law,
to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications
technology capacity, including participation of foreign law enforcement
and military personnel in non-military activities, provided that such
support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of
cybersecurity and information and communication technology related
activities in their respective countries.
``(g) Notification Requirements.--Funds made available under this
section shall be obligated in accordance with the procedures applicable
to reprogramming notifications pursuant to section 634A of this Act.
``SEC. 593. REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CAPACITY.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation as
appropriate with other relevant Federal departments and agencies is
authorized to conduct a review that--
``(1) analyzes the United States Government's capacity to
promptly and effectively deliver emergency support to countries
experiencing major cybersecurity and ICT incidents;
``(2) identifies relevant factors constraining the support
referred to in paragraph (1); and
``(3) develops a strategy to improve coordination among
relevant Federal agencies and to resolve such constraints.
``(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall submit a report
to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that contains the
results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
``SEC. 594. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 during the 5-
year period beginning on October 1, 2023, to carry out the purposes of
this chapter.''.
SEC. 309. CYBER PROTECTION SUPPORT FOR PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE IN POSITIONS HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CYBER ATTACK.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) At-risk personnel.--The term ``at-risk personnel''
means personnel of the Department--
(A) whom the Secretary determines to be highly
vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information
collection activities because of their positions in the
Department; and
(B) whose personal technology devices or personal
accounts are highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and
hostile information collection activities.
(2) Personal accounts.--The term ``personal accounts''
means accounts for online and telecommunications services,
including telephone, residential internet access, email, text
and multimedia messaging, cloud computing, social media, health
care, and financial services, used by personnel of the
Department outside of the scope of their employment with the
Department.
(3) Personal technology devices.--The term ``personal
technology devices'' means technology devices used by personnel
of the Department outside of the scope of their employment with
the Department, including networks to which such devices
connect.
(b) Requirement to Provide Cyber Protection Support.--The
Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence--
(1) shall offer cyber protection support for the personal
technology devices and personal accounts of at-risk personnel;
and
(2) may provide the support described in paragraph (1) to
any Department personnel who request such support.
(c) Nature of Cyber Protection Support.--Subject to the
availability of resources, the cyber protection support provided to
personnel pursuant to subsection (b) may include training, advice,
assistance, and other services relating to protection against cyber
attacks and hostile information collection activities.
(d) Privacy Protections for Personal Devices.--The Department is
prohibited from accessing or retrieving any information from any
personal technology device or personal account of Department employees
receiving cyber protection support described by this section unless--
(1) access or information retrieval is necessary for
carrying out the cyber protection support specified in this
section; and
(2) the Department has received explicit consent from the
employee to access a personal technology device or personal
account prior to each time such device or account is accessed.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed--
(1) to encourage Department personnel to use personal
technology devices for official business; or
(2) to authorize cyber protection support for senior
Department personnel using personal devices, networks, and
personal accounts in an official capacity.
(f) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees regarding the provision of cyber
protection support pursuant to subsection (b), which shall include--
(1) a description of the methodology used to make the
determination under subsection (a)(1); and
(2) guidance for the use of cyber protection support and
tracking of support requests for personnel receiving cyber
protection support pursuant to subsection (b).
TITLE IV--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
SEC. 401. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS.
(a) Exigent Circumstances and Crisis Response.--To assist the
Department in addressing and responding to exigent circumstances and
urgent crises abroad, the Department is authorized to employ,
domestically and abroad, a limited number of personal services
contractors in order to meet exigent needs, subject to the requirements
of this section.
(b) Authority.--The authority to employ personal services
contractors is in addition to any existing authorities to enter into
personal services contracts and authority provided in the Afghanistan
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (division C of Public Law 117-
43).
(c) Employing and Allocation of Personnel.--To meet the needs
described in subsection (a) and subject to the requirements in
subsection (d), the Department may--
(1) enter into contracts to employ a total of up to 100
personal services contractors at any given time for each of
fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and
(2) allocate up to 20 personal services contractors to a
given bureau, without regard to the sources of funding such
office relies on to compensate individuals.
(d) Limitation.--Employment authorized by this section shall not
exceed two calendar years.
(e) Notification and Reporting to Congress.--
(1) Notification.--Not later than 15 days after the use of
authority under this section, the Secretary shall notify the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives of the number of
personal services contractors being employed, the expected
length of employment, the relevant bureau, the purpose for
using personal services contractors, and the justification,
including the exigent circumstances requiring such use.
(2) Annual reporting.--Not later than 60 days after the end
of each fiscal year, the Department shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report
describing the number of personal services contractors employed
pursuant to this section for the prior fiscal year, the length
of employment, the relevant bureau by which they were employed
pursuant to this section, the purpose for using personal
services contractors, disaggregated demographic data of such
contractors, and the justification for the employment,
including the exigent circumstances.
SEC. 402. HARD-TO-FILL POSTS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the number of hard-to-fill vacancies at United States
diplomatic missions is far too high, particularly in Sub-
Saharan Africa;
(2) these vacancies--
(A) adversely impact the Department's execution of
regional strategies;
(B) hinder the ability of the United States to
effectively compete with strategic competitors, such as
the People's Republic of China and the Russian
Federation; and
(C) present a clear national security risk to the
United States; and
(3) if the Department is unable to incentivize officers to
accept hard-to-fill positions, the Department should consider
directed assignments, particularly for posts in Africa, and
other means to more effectively advance the national interests
of the United States.
(b) Report on Development of Incentives for Hard-to-fill Posts.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees on efforts to develop new incentives for hard-to-fill
positions at United States diplomatic missions. The report shall
include a description of the incentives developed to date and proposals
to try to more effectively fill hard-to-fill posts.
(c) Study on Feasibility of Allowing Non-Consular Foreign Service
Officers Given Directed Consular Posts to Volunteer for Hard-to-fill
Posts in Understaffed Regions.--
(1) Study.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
conduct a study on--
(i) the number of Foreign Service positions
vacant for six months or longer at overseas
posts, including for consular, political, and
economic positions, over the last five years,
broken down by region, and a comparison of the
proportion of vacancies between regions; and
(ii) the feasibility of allowing first-tour
Foreign Service generalists in non-Consular
cones, directed for a consular tour, to
volunteer for reassignment at hard-to-fill
posts in understaffed regions.
(B) Matters to be considered.--The study conducted
under subparagraph (A) shall consider whether allowing
first-tour Foreign Service generalists to volunteer as
described in such subparagraph would address current
vacancies and what impact the new mechanism would have
on consular operations.
(2) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing the
study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing
the findings of the study.
SEC. 403. ENHANCED OVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS.
(a) Report With Recommendations and Management Structure.--Not
later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report with any recommendations for the long-term structure and
management of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), including--
(1) an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of OCR's
investigative processes and procedures;
(2) any changes made within OCR to its investigative
processes to improve the integrity and thoroughness of its
investigations; and
(3) any recommendations to improve the management
structure, investigative process, and oversight of the Office.
SEC. 404. CRISIS RESPONSE OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall institute the following
changes and ensure that the following elements have been integrated
into the ongoing crisis response management and response by the Crisis
Management and Strategy Office:
(1) The Department's crisis response planning and
operations shall conduct, maintain, and update on a regular
basis contingency plans for posts and regions experiencing or
vulnerable to conflict or emergency conditions, including armed
conflict, national disasters, significant political or military
upheaval, and emergency evacuations.
(2) The Department's crisis response efforts shall be led
by an individual with significant experience responding to
prior crises, who shall be so designated by the Secretary.
(3) The Department's crisis response efforts shall provide
at least quarterly updates to the Secretary and other relevant
senior officials, including a plan and schedule to develop
contingency planning for identified posts and regions
consistent with paragraph (1).
(4) The decision to develop contingency planning for any
particular post or region shall be made independent of any
regional bureau.
(5) The crisis response team shall develop and maintain
best practices for evacuations, closures, and emergency
conditions.
(b) Update.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter for
the next five years, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives an update
outlining the steps taken to implement this section, along with
any other recommendations to improve the Department's crisis
management and response operations.
(2) Contents.--Each update submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1) should include--
(A) a list of the posts whose contingency plans,
including any noncombatant evacuation contingencies,
has been reviewed and updated as appropriate during the
preceding 180 days; and
(B) an assessment of the Secretary's confidence
that each post--
(i) has continuously reached out to United
States persons in country to maintain and
update contact information for as many such
persons as practicable; and
(ii) is prepared to communicate with such
persons in an emergency or crisis situation.
(3) Form.--Each update submitted pursuant to paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
SEC. 405. SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States must increase its diplomatic activity
and presence in the Pacific, particularly among Pacific Island
nations; and
(2) the Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum--
(A) should advance the United States partnership
with Pacific Island Forum nations and with the
organization itself on key issues of importance to the
Pacific region; and
(B) should coordinate policies across the Pacific
region with like-minded democracies.
(b) Appointment of Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum.--
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a), as amended by section 304, is further amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(o) Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum.--
``(1) Appointment.--The President shall appoint, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified
individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands
Forum (referred to in this section as the `Special Envoy').
``(2) Considerations.--
``(A) Selection.--The Special Envoy shall be--
``(i) a United States Ambassador to a
country that is a member of the Pacific Islands
Forum; or
``(ii) a qualified individual who is not
described in clause (i).
``(B) Limitations.--If the President appoints an
Ambassador to a country that is a member of the Pacific
Islands Forum to serve concurrently as the Special
Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum, such Ambassador--
``(i) may not begin service as the Special
Envoy until he or she has been confirmed by the
Senate for an ambassadorship to a country that
is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum; and
``(ii) shall not receive additional
compensation for his or her service as Special
Envoy.
``(3) Duties.--The Special Envoy shall--
``(A) represent the United States in its role as
dialogue partner to the Pacific Islands Forum; and
``(B) carry out such other duties as the President
or the Secretary of State may prescribe.''.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that describes how the Department
will increase its ability to recruit and retain highly-qualified
ambassadors, special envoys, and other senior personnel in posts in
Pacific island countries as the Department expands its diplomatic
footprint throughout the region.
SEC. 406. SPECIAL ENVOY FOR BELARUS.
(a) Special Envoy.--The President shall appoint a Special Envoy for
Belarus within the Department (referred to in this section as the
``Special Envoy''). The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized
distinction in the field of European security, geopolitics, democracy
and human rights, and may be a career Foreign Service officer.
(b) Central Objective.--The central objective of the Special Envoy
is to coordinate and promote efforts--
(1) to improve respect for the fundamental human rights of
the people of Belarus;
(2) to sustain focus on the national security implications
of Belarus's political and military alignment for the United
States; and
(3) to respond to the political, economic, and security
impacts of events in Belarus upon neighboring countries and the
wider region.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--The Special Envoy shall--
(1) engage in discussions with Belarusian officials
regarding human rights, political, economic and security issues
in Belarus;
(2) support international efforts to promote human rights
and political freedoms in Belarus, including coordination and
dialogue between the United States and the United Nations, the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the
European Union, Belarus, and the other countries in Eastern
Europe;
(3) consult with nongovernmental organizations that have
attempted to address human rights and political and economic
instability in Belarus;
(4) make recommendations regarding the funding of
activities promoting human rights, democracy, the rule of law,
and the development of a market economy in Belarus;
(5) review strategies for improving protection of human
rights in Belarus, including technical training and exchange
programs;
(6) develop an action plan for holding to account the
perpetrators of the human rights violations documented in the
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights report on the
situation of human rights in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020
presidential election and its aftermath (Human Rights Council
Resolution 49/36);
(7) engage with member countries of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization, the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe and the European Union with respect to
the implications of Belarus's political and security alignment
for transatlantic security; and
(8) work within the Department and among partnering
countries to sustain focus on the political situation in
Belarus.
(d) Role.--The position of Special Envoy--
(1) shall be a full-time position;
(2) may not be combined with any other position within the
Department;
(3) shall only exist as long as United States diplomatic
operations in Belarus at United States Embassy Minsk have been
suspended; and
(4) shall oversee the operations and personnel of the
Belarus Affairs Unit.
(e) Report on Activities.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following
5 years, the Secretary, in consultation with the Special Envoy, shall
submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that
describes the activities undertaken pursuant to subsection (c) during
the reporting period.
(f) Sunset.--The position of Special Envoy for Belarus Affairs and
the authorities provided by this section shall terminate 5 years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 407. OVERSEAS PLACEMENT OF SPECIAL APPOINTMENT POSITIONS.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
a report on current special appointment positions at United States
diplomatic missions that do not exercise significant authority, and all
positions under schedule B or schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of
title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, at United States diplomatic
missions. The report shall include the title and responsibilities of
each position, the expected duration of the position, the name of the
individual currently appointed to the position, and the hiring
authority utilized to fill the position.
SEC. 408. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR
CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a), as amended by section 405, is further amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(p) Office of the Special Representative for City and State
Diplomacy.--
``(1) In general.--There is established within the Office
of Global Partnerships of the Department of State an Office of
the Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy (in
this subsection referred to as the `Office').
``(2) Head.--The head of the Office shall be the Special
Representative for City and State Diplomacy, who shall be
responsible for developing strategies to advise and enhance
subnational diplomacy throughout the United States.
``(3) Duties.--
``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the
Special Representative shall be providing the overall
strategic guidance of Department of State support for
subnational engagements by State and municipal
governments with foreign governments. The Special
Representative shall be the principal adviser to the
Secretary of State on subnational engagements, the
principal official on such matters within the senior
management of the Department of State, and lead
coordinator on such matters for other relevant Federal
agencies.
``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of
the Special Representative shall include the following:
``(i) Providing strategic guidance for
overall Department of State policy and programs
in support of subnational engagements by State
and municipal governments with foreign
governments, including with respect to the
following:
``(I) Identifying policy, program,
and funding discrepancies among
relevant Federal agencies regarding
subnational diplomacy engagement.
``(II) Advising on efforts to
better align the Department of State
and other Federal agencies in support
of such engagements.
``(ii) Identifying areas of alignment
between United States foreign policy and State
and municipal goals.
``(iii) Facilitating tools for State and
municipal officials to communicate with the
United States public regarding the breadth of
international engagement by subnational actors
and the impact of diplomacy across the United
States.
``(iv) Facilitating linkages and networks
among State and municipal governments and
between State and municipal governments and
their foreign counterparts.
``(v) Under the direction of the Secretary,
negotiating agreements and memoranda of
understanding with foreign governments related
to subnational engagements and priorities.
``(vi) Supporting United States economic
interests through subnational engagements, in
consultation and coordination with the
Department of Commerce, the Department of the
Treasury, and the Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving
trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office
shall coordinate with and support the International Trade
Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead
Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business
investment in the United States.
``(5) Detailees.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with
respect to employees of the Department of State, is
authorized to detail a member of the civil service or
Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a
reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. Such details
shall be for a period not to exceed two years, and
shall be without interruption or loss of status or
privilege.
``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under
subparagraph (A) should carry out the following
responsibilities:
``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives
of the host subnational government office.
``(ii) Advising State and municipal
government officials regarding questions of
global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative
agreements, and public diplomacy.
``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to
State and municipal government subnational
engagements with the Department of State,
including the Office, Department leadership,
and regional and functional bureaus of the
Department, as appropriate.
``(iv) Engaging Federal agencies regarding
security, public health, trade promotion, and
other programs executed at the State or
municipal government level.
``(v) Any other duties requested by State
and municipal governments and approved by the
Office.
``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational
engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the
Secretary of State--
``(i) is authorized to employ individuals
by contract;
``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re-
hired annuitants authority under section 3323
of title 5, United States Code, particularly
for annuitants who are already residing across
the United States who may have the skills and
experience to support subnational governments;
and
``(iii) is encouraged to make use of
authorities under the Intergovernmental
Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.)
to temporarily assign State and local
government officials to the Department of State
or overseas missions to increase their
international experience and add their
perspectives on United States priorities to the
Department.
``(6) Report and briefing.--
``(A) Report.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this subsection, the Special
Representative shall submit to the Committee on Foreign
Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives a report that includes information
relating to the following:
``(i) The staffing plan (including
permanent and temporary staff) for the Office
and a justification for the location of the
Office within the Department of State's
organizational structure.
``(ii) The funding level provided to the
Office for the Office, together with a
justification relating to such level.
``(iii) The rank and title granted to the
Special Representative, together with a
justification relating to such decision and an
analysis of whether the rank and title is
required to fulfill the duties of the Office.
``(iv) A strategic plan for the Office,
including relating to--
``(I) supporting subnational
engagements to improve United States
foreign policy effectiveness;
``(II) enhancing the awareness,
understanding, and involvement of
United States citizens in the foreign
policy process; and
``(III) better engaging with
foreign subnational governments to
strengthen diplomacy.
``(v) Any other matters as determined
relevant by the Special Representative.
``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the
submission of the report required under subparagraph
(A) and annually thereafter, the Special Representative
shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the
work of the Office and any changes made to the
organizational structure or funding of the Office.
``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may
be construed as precluding--
``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau
within the Department of State; or
``(B) the Special Representative from being
elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an
Assistant Secretary position does not increase the
number of Assistant Secretary positions at the
Department above the number authorized under subsection
(c)(1).
``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with
respect to the government of a municipality in the
United States, a municipality with a population of not
fewer than 100,000 people.
``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States,
the District of Columbia, and any territory or
possession of the United States.
``(C) Subnational engagement.--The term
`subnational engagement' means formal meetings or
events between elected officials of State or municipal
governments and their foreign counterparts.''.
SEC. 409. OFFICE OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Office
of Global Women's Issues (referred to in this section as the
``Office'') in the Department should--
(1) be headed by the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's
Issues, who should be appointed by the President, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate;
(2) coordinate, under the direction of the Secretary, the
United States foreign policy efforts to promote gender equality
and the rights and empowerment of women and girls in United
States diplomacy, partnerships, and programs;
(3) serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary
regarding gender equality, women's and girls' empowerment, and
violence against women and girls as a priority of United States
foreign policy;
(4) represent the United States in diplomatic and
multilateral fora on matters relevant to the status of women
and girls;
(5) advise the Secretary and provide input on all
activities, policies, programs, and funding relating to gender
equality and the advancement of women and girls internationally
for all bureaus and offices of the Department and in the
international programs of all other Federal agencies;
(6) work to ensure that efforts to advance gender equality
and women's and girls' empowerment are fully integrated into
the programs, structures, processes, and capacities of all
bureaus and offices of the Department and in the international
programs of other Federal agencies; and
(7) conduct regular consultations with civil society
organizations that are working to advance gender equality and
empower women and girls internationally.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report or provide a
briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the
efforts of the Office to carry out the duties described in subsection
(a).
TITLE V--ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
SEC. 501. DUTIES OF OFFICERS PERFORMING ECONOMIC FUNCTIONS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of
1980 (22 U.S.C. 3981 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``SEC. 506. DUTIES OF OFFICERS PERFORMING ECONOMIC FUNCTIONS.
``(a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term `United States
person' means--
``(1) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted
for permanent residence to the United States; or
``(2) an entity organized under the laws of the United
States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including
a foreign branch of such an entity.
``(b) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to direct the
officers performing economic functions of the Foreign Service as
appropriate to carry out the full spectrum of economic statecraft and
commercial diplomacy work that advances United States foreign policy
priorities in the host country or domestic posting to which they are
assigned, including--
``(1) to negotiate economic and other related agreements
with foreign governments and international organizations;
``(2) to inform the Department, and when appropriate, the
Washington, D.C., headquarters offices of Federal agencies,
with respect to the positions of foreign governments and
international organizations in negotiations on such matters as
economic, energy, environment, science and health;
``(3) to advance--
``(A) the routine implementation and maintenance of
economic, environment, science, and health agreements;
and
``(B) other initiatives in the countries to which
such officers are assigned related to improving
economic or commercial relations for the benefit of
United States persons, including businesses;
``(4) to identify, help design and execute, and advance, in
consultation with other Federal agencies, United States
policies, programs, and initiatives, including capacity-
building efforts, to advance policies of foreign governments
that improve local economic governance, market-based business
environments, and market access, increase trade and investment
opportunities, or provide a more level playing field for United
States persons, including with respect to--
``(A) improving revenue collection;
``(B) streamlining customs processes and improving
customs transparency and efficiency;
``(C) improving regulatory management;
``(D) improving procurement processes, including
facilitating transparency in tendering, bidding, and
contact negotiation;
``(E) advancing intellectual property protections;
``(F) eliminating anticompetitive subsidies and
improving the transparency of remaining subsidies;
``(G) improving budget management and oversight;
and
``(H) strengthening management of important
economic sectors;
``(5) to prioritize active support of economic and
commercial goals of the United States, and as appropriate,
United States persons abroad, in conjunction with the United
States and Foreign Commercial Service established by section
2301 of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4721);
``(6) to provide United States persons with information on
all United States Government support with respect to
international economic matters;
``(7) to receive feedback from United States persons with
respect to support described in paragraphs (5) and (6), and
report that feedback to the chief of mission and to the
headquarters of the Department;
``(8) to consult closely and regularly with the private
sector in accordance with section 709 of the Championing
American Business through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C.
9905);
``(9) to identify and execute opportunities for the United
States to counter policies, initiatives, or activities by
authoritarian governments or enterprises affiliated with such
governments that are anticompetitive or undermine the
sovereignty or prosperity of the United States or a partner
country;
``(10) to identify and execute opportunities for the United
States in new and emerging areas of trade and investment, such
as digital trade, critical minerals extraction, refining, and
processing, energy, and innovation;
``(11) to monitor the development and implementation of
bilateral and multilateral economic and other related
agreements and provide recommendations to the Secretary and the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies with respect to United
States actions and initiatives relating to those agreements;
``(12) to maintain complete and accurate records of the
performance measurements of the Department for economic and
commercial diplomacy activities, as directed by the chief of
mission and other senior officials of the Department;
``(13) to report on issues and developments related to
economic, commercial, trade, investment, energy, environment,
science, and health matters with direct relevance to United
States economic and national security interests, especially
when accurate, reliable, timely, and cost-effective information
is unavailable from non-United States Government sources; and
``(14) to coordinate all activities, as necessary and
appropriate, with counterparts in other agencies.
``(c) Regulatory Updates.--The Secretary shall update guidance in
the Foreign Affairs Manual and other regulations and guidance as
necessary to implement this section.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 is amended by inserting after the item relating to
section 505 the following:
``Sec. 506. Duties of economic officers.''.
SEC. 502. REPORT ON RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND PROMOTION OF FOREIGN
SERVICE ECONOMIC OFFICERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees regarding the recruitment,
retention, and promotion of economic officers in the Foreign Service.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall
include--
(1) an overview of the key challenges the Department faces
in--
(A) recruiting individuals to serve as economic
officers in the Foreign Service; and
(B) retaining individuals serving as economic
officers in the Foreign Service, particularly at the
level of GS-14 of the General Schedule and higher;
(2) an overview of the key challenges in recruiting and
retaining qualified individuals to serve in economic positions
in the Civil Service;
(3) a comparison of promotion rates for economic officers
in the Foreign Service relative to other officers in the
Foreign Service;
(4) a summary of the educational history and training of
current economic officers in the Foreign Service and Civil
Service officers serving in economic positions;
(5) the identification, disaggregated by region, of hard-
to-fill posts and proposed incentives to improve staffing of
economic officers in the Foreign Service at such posts;
(6) a summary and analysis of the factors that lead to the
promotion of--
(A) economic officers in the Foreign Service; and
(B) individuals serving in economic positions in
the Civil Service; and
(7) a summary and analysis of current Department-funded or
run training opportunities and externally-funded programs,
including the Secretary's Leadership Seminar at Harvard
Business School, for--
(A) economic officers in the Foreign Service; and
(B) individuals serving in economic positions in
the Civil Service.
SEC. 503. MANDATE TO REVISE DEPARTMENT OF STATE METRICS FOR SUCCESSFUL
ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY.
(a) Mandate to Revise Department of State Performance Measures for
Economic and Commercial Diplomacy.--The Secretary shall, as part of the
Department's next regularly scheduled review on metrics and performance
measures, include revisions of Department performance measures for
economic and commercial diplomacy, by identifying outcome-oriented, and
not process-oriented, performance metrics, including metrics that--
(1) measure how Department efforts advanced specific
economic and commercial objectives and led to successes for the
United States or other private sector actors overseas; and
(2) focus on customer satisfaction with Department services
and assistance.
(b) Plan for Ensuring Complete Data for Performance Measures.--As
part of the review required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
include a plan for ensuring that--
(1) the Department, both at its main headquarters and at
domestic and overseas posts, maintains and fully updates data
on performance measures; and
(2) Department leadership and the appropriate congressional
committees can evaluate the extent to which the Department is
advancing United States economic and commercial interests
abroad through meeting performance targets.
(c) Report on Private Sector Surveys.--The Secretary shall prepare
a report that lists and describes all the methods through which the
Department conducts surveys of the private sector to measure private
sector satisfaction with assistance and services provided by the
Department to advance private sector economic and commercial goals in
foreign markets.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after conducting the review
pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees--
(1) the revised performance metrics required under
subsection (a); and
(2) the report required under subsection (c).
SEC. 504. CHIEF OF MISSION ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
Section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Embassy Economic Team.--
``(1) Coordination and supervision.--Each chief of mission
shall coordinate and supervise the implementation of all United
States economic policy interests within the host country in
which the diplomatic mission is located, among all United
States Government departments and agencies present in such
country.
``(2) Accountability.--The chief of mission is responsible
for the performance of the diplomatic mission in advancing
United States economic policy interests within the host
country.
``(3) Mission economic team.--The chief of mission shall
designate appropriate embassy staff to form a mission economic
team that--
``(A) monitors notable economic, commercial, and
investment-related developments in the host country;
and
``(B) develops plans and strategies for advancing
United States economic and commercial interests in the
host country, including--
``(i) tracking legislative, regulatory,
judicial, and policy developments that could
affect United States economic, commercial, and
investment interests;
``(ii) advocating for best practices with
respect to policy and regulatory developments;
``(iii) conducting regular analyses of
market systems, trends, prospects, and
opportunities for value-addition, including
risk assessments and constraints analyses of
key sectors and of United States strategic
competitiveness, and other reporting on
commercial opportunities and investment
climate; and
``(iv) providing recommendations for
responding to developments that may adversely
affect United States economic and commercial
interests.''.
SEC. 505. DIRECTION TO EMBASSY DEAL TEAMS.
(a) Purposes.--The purposes of deal teams at United States
embassies and consulates are--
(1) to promote a private sector-led approach--
(A) to advance economic growth and job creation
that is tailored, as appropriate, to specific economic
sectors; and
(B) to advance strategic partnerships;
(2) to prioritize efforts--
(A) to identify commercial and investment
opportunities;
(B) to advocate for improvements in the business
and investment climate;
(C) to engage and consult with private sector
partners; and
(D) to report on the activities described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C), in accordance with the
applicable requirements under sections 706 and 707 of
the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act
of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9902 and 9903);
(3)(A)(i) to identify trade and investment opportunities
for United States companies in foreign markets; or
(ii) to assist with existing trade and investment
opportunities already identified by United States
companies; and
(B) to deploy United States Government economic and other
tools to help such United States companies to secure their
objectives;
(4) to identify and facilitate opportunities for entities
in a host country to increase exports to, or investment in, the
United States in order to grow two-way trade and investment;
(5) to modernize, streamline, and improve access to
resources and services designed to promote increased trade and
investment opportunities;
(6) to identify and secure United States or allied
government support of strategic projects, such as ports,
railways, energy production and distribution, critical minerals
development, telecommunications networks, and other critical
infrastructure projects vulnerable to predatory investment by
an authoritarian country or entity in such country where
support or investment serves an important United States
interest;
(7) to coordinate across the Unites States Government to
ensure the appropriate and most effective use of United States
Government tools to support United States economic, commercial,
and investment objectives; and
(8) to coordinate with the multi-agency DC Central Deal
Team, established in February 2020, on the matters described in
paragraphs (1) through (7) and other relevant matters.
(b) Clarification.--A deal team may be composed of the personnel
comprising the mission economic team formed pursuant to section
207(e)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as added by section 504.
(c) Restrictions.--A deal team may not provide support for, or
assist a United States person with a transaction involving, a
government, or an entity owned or controlled by a government, if the
Secretary determines that such government--
(1) has repeatedly provided support for acts of
international terrorism, as described in--
(A) section 1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export Control
Reform Act of 2018 (subtitle B of title XVII of Public
Law 115-232);
(B) section 620A(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(a));
(C) section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2780(d)); or
(D) any other relevant provision of law; or
(2) has engaged in an activity that would trigger a
restriction under section 116(a) or 502B(a)(2) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(a) and 2304(a)(2)) or
any other relevant provision of law.
(d) Further Restrictions.--
(1) Prohibition on support of sanctioned persons.--Deal
teams may not carry out activities prohibited under United
States sanctions laws or regulations, including dealings with
persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked
persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of
the Department of the Treasury, except to the extent otherwise
authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary.
(2) Prohibition on support of activities subject to
sanctions.--Any person receiving support from a deal team must
be in compliance with all United States sanctions laws and
regulations as a condition for receiving such assistance.
(e) Chief of Mission Authority and Accountability.--The chief of
mission to a foreign country--
(1) is the designated leader of a deal team in such
country; and
(2) shall be held accountable for the performance and
effectiveness of United States deal teams in such country.
(f) Guidance Cable.--The Department shall send out regular guidance
on Deal Team efforts by an All Diplomatic and Consular Posts (referred
to in this section as ``ALDAC'') that--
(1) describes the role of deal teams; and
(2) includes relevant and up-to-date information to enhance
the effectiveness of deal teams in a country.
(g) Confidentiality of Information.--
(1) In general.--In preparing the cable required under
subsection (f), the Secretary shall protect from disclosure any
proprietary information of a United States person marked as
business confidential information unless the person submitting
such information--
(A) had notice, at the time of submission, that
such information would be released by; or
(B) subsequently consents to the release of such
information.
(2) Treatment as trade secrets.--Proprietary information
obtained by the United States Government from a United States
person pursuant to the activities of deal teams shall be--
(A) considered to be trade secrets and commercial
or financial information (as such terms are used under
section 552b(c)(4) of title 5, United States Code); and
(B) exempt from disclosure without the express
approval of the person.
(h) Sunset.--The requirements under subsections (f) through (h)
shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 506. ESTABLISHMENT OF A ``DEAL TEAM OF THE YEAR'' AWARD.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a new award, to
be known as the ``Deal Team of the Year Award'', and annually present
the award to a deal team at one United States mission in each region to
recognize outstanding achievements in supporting a United States
company or companies pursuing commercial deals abroad or in identifying
new deal prospects for United States companies.
(b) Award Content.--
(1) Department of state.--Each member of a deal team
receiving an award pursuant to subsection (a) shall receive a
certificate that is signed by the Secretary and--
(A) in the case of a member of the Foreign Service,
is included in the next employee evaluation report; or
(B) in the case of a Civil Service employee, is
included in the next annual performance review.
(2) Other federal agencies.--If an award is presented
pursuant to subsection (a) to a Federal Government employee who
is not employed by the Department, the employing agency may
determine whether to provide such employee any recognition or
benefits in addition to the recognition or benefits provided by
the Department.
(c) Eligibility.--Any interagency economics team at a United States
overseas mission under chief of mission authority that assists United
States companies with identifying, navigating, and securing trade and
investment opportunities in a foreign country or that facilitates
beneficial foreign investment into the United States is eligible for an
award under this section.
(d) Report.--Not later than the last day of the fiscal year in
which awards are presented pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary
shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that
includes--
(1) each mission receiving a Deal Team of the Year Award.
(2) the names and agencies of each awardee within the
recipient deal teams; and
(3) a detailed description of the reason such deal teams
received such award.
TITLE VI--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
SEC. 601. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OUTREACH.
(a) Coordination of Resources.--The Administrator of the United
States Agency for International Development and the Secretary shall
direct public affairs sections at United States embassies and USAID
Mission Program Officers at USAID missions to coordinate, enhance and
prioritize resources for public diplomacy and awareness campaigns
around United States diplomatic and development efforts, including
through--
(1) the utilization of new media technology for maximum
public engagement; and
(2) enact coordinated comprehensive community outreach to
increase public awareness and understanding and appreciation of
United States diplomatic and development efforts.
(b) Development Outreach and Coordination Officers.--USAID should
prioritize hiring of additional Development Outreach and Coordination
officers in USAID missions to support the purposes of subsection (a).
(c) Best Practices.--The Secretary and the Administrator of USAID
shall identify 10 countries in which Embassies and USAID missions have
successfully executed efforts, including monitoring and evaluation of
such efforts, described in (a) and develop best practices to be turned
into Department and USAID guidance.
SEC. 602. MODIFICATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO
LIBERTY.
In section 308(h) of the United States International Broadcasting
Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6207(h)) is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraphs (1), (3), and (5); and
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (4) as paragraphs
(1) and (2), respectively.
SEC. 603. INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING.
(a) Voice of America.--Section 303 of the United States
International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6202) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(d) Voice of America Operations and Structure.--
``(1) Operations.--The Director of the Voice of America
(VOA)--
``(A) shall direct and supervise the operations of
VOA, including making all major decisions relating its
staffing; and
``(B) may utilize any authorities made available to
the United States Agency for Global Media or to its
Chief Executive Officer under this Act or under any
other Act to carry out its operations in an effective
manner.
``(2) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of VOA shall submit a plan
to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives to
ensure that the personnel structure of VOA is sufficient to
effectively carry out the principles described in subsection
(c).''.
(b) Appointment of Chief Executive Officer.--Section 304 of such
Act (22 U.S.C. 6203) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``as an entity described
in section 104 of title 5, United States Code'' and inserting
``under the direction of the International Broadcasting
Advisory Board''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking the second sentence
and inserting the following: ``Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, when a vacancy arises, until such time as a
Chief Executive Officer, to whom sections 3345 through 3349b of
title 5, United States Code, shall not apply, is appointed and
confirmed by the Senate, an acting Chief Executive Officer
shall be appointed by the International Broadcasting Advisory
Board and shall continue to serve and exercise the authorities
and powers under this title as the sole means of filling such
vacancy, for the duration of the vacancy. In the absence of a
quorum on the International Broadcasting Advisory Board, the
first principal deputy of the United States Agency for Global
Media shall serve as acting Chief Executive Officer.''.
(c) Chief Executive Officer Authorities.--Section 305(a)(1) of such
Act (22 U.S.C. 6204(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``To supervise all''
and inserting ``To oversee, coordinate, and provide strategic direction
for''.
(d) International Broadcasting Advisory Board.--Section 306(a) of
such Act (22 U.S.C. 6205(a)) is amended by striking ``advise the Chief
Executive Officer of'' and inserting ``oversee and advise the Chief
Executive Officer and''.
(e) Radio Free Africa; Radio Free Americas.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive
Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media shall submit a
report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives that details the
financial and other resources that would be required to establish and
operate 2 nonprofit organizations, modeled after Radio Free Europe/
Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, for the purposes of providing
accurate, uncensored, and reliable news and information to--
(1) the region of Africa, with respect to Radio Free
Africa; and
(2) the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, with
respect to Radio Free Americas.
SEC. 604. JOHN LEWIS CIVIL RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``SEC. 115. JOHN LEWIS CIVIL RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
``(a) Establishment.--There is established the John Lewis Civil
Rights Fellowship Program (referred to in this section as the
`Fellowship Program') within the J. William Fulbright Educational
Exchange Program.
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Fellowship Program are--
``(1) to honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis by
promoting a greater understanding of the history and tenets of
nonviolent civil rights movements; and
``(2) to advance foreign policy priorities of the United
States by promoting studies, research, and international
exchange in the subject of nonviolent movements that
established and protected civil rights around the world.
``(c) Administration.--The Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (referred to in this section as the `Bureau') shall administer
the Fellowship Program in accordance with policy guidelines established
by the Board, in consultation with the binational Fulbright Commissions
and United States Embassies.
``(d) Selection of Fellows.--
``(1) In general.--The Board shall annually select
qualified individuals to participate in the Fellowship Program.
The Bureau may determine the number of fellows selected each
year, which, whenever feasible, shall be not fewer than 25.
``(2) Outreach.--
``(A) In general.--To the extent practicable, the
Bureau shall conduct outreach at institutions,
including--
``(i) minority serving institutions,
including historically Black colleges and
universities; and
``(ii) other appropriate institutions, as
determined by the Bureau.
``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
``(i) Historically black college and
university.--The term `historically Black
college and university' has the meaning given
the term `part B institution' in section 322 of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1061).
``(ii) Minority serving institution.--The
term `minority-serving institution' means an
eligible institution under section 371(a) of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1067q(a)).
``(e) Fellowship Orientation.--Annually, the Bureau shall organize
and administer a fellowship orientation, which shall--
``(1) be held in Washington, D.C., or at another location
selected by the Bureau; and
``(2) include programming to honor the legacy of
Representative John Lewis.
``(f) Structure.--
``(1) Work plan.--To carry out the purposes described in
subsection (b)--
``(A) each fellow selected pursuant to subsection
(d) shall arrange an internship or research placement--
``(i) with a nongovernmental organization,
academic institution, or other organization
approved by the Bureau; and
``(ii) in a country with an operational
Fulbright U.S. Student Program; and
``(B) the Bureau shall, for each fellow, approve a
work plan that identifies the target objectives for the
fellow, including specific duties and responsibilities
relating to those objectives.
``(2) Conferences; presentations.--Each fellow shall--
``(A) attend a fellowship orientation organized and
administered by the Bureau under subsection (e);
``(B) not later than the date that is 1 year after
the end of the fellowship period, attend a fellowship
summit organized and administered by the Bureau,
which--
``(i) whenever feasible, shall be held in
Atlanta, Georgia, or another location of
importance to the civil rights movement in the
United States; and
``(ii) may coincide with other events
facilitated by the Bureau; and
``(C) at such summit, give a presentation on
lessons learned during the period of fellowship.
``(3) Fellowship period.--Each fellowship under this
section shall continue for a period determined by the Bureau,
which, whenever feasible, shall be not fewer than 10 months.
``(g) Fellowship Award.--The Bureau shall provide each fellow under
this section with an allowance that is equal to the amount needed for--
``(1) the reasonable costs of the fellow during the
fellowship period; and
``(2) travel and lodging expenses related to attending the
orientation and summit required under subsection (e)(2).
``(h) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
completion of the Fellowship Program by the initial cohort of fellows
selected under subsection (d), and annually thereafter, the Secretary
of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a report on the implementation of the Fellowship
Program, including--
``(1) a description of the demographics of the cohort of
fellows who completed a fellowship during the preceding 1-year
period;
``(2) a description of internship and research placements,
and research projects selected by such cohort, under the
Fellowship Program, including feedback from--
``(A) such cohort on implementation of the
Fellowship Program; and
``(B) the Secretary on lessons learned; and
``(3) an analysis of trends relating to the diversity of
each cohort of fellows and the topics of projects completed
since the establishment of the Fellowship Program.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Mutual Educational
and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961.--Section 112(a) of the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2460(a)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting
``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(10) the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program
established under section 115, which provides funding for
international internships and research placements for early- to
mid-career individuals from the United States to study
nonviolent civil rights movements in self-arranged placements
with universities or nongovernmental organizations in foreign
countries.''.
SEC. 605. DOMESTIC ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a strategy to
explain to the American people the value of the work of the Department
and United States foreign policy to advancing the national security of
the United States. The strategy shall include--
(1) tools to inform the American people about the non-
partisan importance of United States diplomacy and foreign
relations and to utilize public diplomacy to meet the United
States' national security priorities;
(2) efforts to reach the widest possible audience of
Americans, including those who historically have not had
exposure to United States foreign policy efforts and
priorities;
(3) additional staffing and resource needs including--
(A) domestic positions within the Bureau of Global
Public Affairs to focus on engagement with the American
people as outlined in paragraph (1);
(B) positions within the Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs to enhance program and reach the
widest possible audience;
(C) increasing the number of fellowship and detail
programs that place Foreign Service and civil service
employees outside the Department for a limited time,
including Pearson Fellows, Reta Joe Lewis Local
Diplomats, Brookings Fellows, and Georgetown Fellows;
and
(D) recommendations for increasing participation in
the Hometown Diplomats program and evaluating this
program as well as other opportunities for Department
officers to engage with American audiences while
traveling within the United States.
SEC. 606. EXTENSION OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER.
Section 1287(j) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note) is amended by striking ``on the
date that is 8 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
inserting ``on September 30, 2033''.
SEC. 607. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT.
Section 5603(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by adding at the end
the following new paragraph:
``(4) United States Information and Educational Exchange
Act of 1948 (Public Law 80-402).''.
SEC. 608. MODERNIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate
congressional committees for--
(1) modernizing and increasing the operational and
programming capacity of American Spaces and American Corners
throughout the world, including by leveraging public-private
partnerships;
(2) providing salaries to locally employed staff of
American Spaces and American Corners; and
(3) providing opportunities for United States businesses
and nongovernmental organizations to better utilize American
Spaces.
TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS
SEC. 701. EXPANDING THE USE OF DDTC LICENSING FEES.
Section 45 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2717) is amended--
(1) by striking ``100 percent of the registration fees
collected by the Office of Trade Controls of the Department of
State'' and inserting ``100 percent of the defense trade
control registration fees collected by the Department of
State'';
(2) by inserting ``management, licensing, compliance, and
policy activities in the defense trade controls function,
including'' after ``expenses incurred for'';
(3) in paragraph (1), by striking ``contract personnel to
assist in'';
(4) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(5) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) the facilitation of defense trade policy development
and implementation, review of commodity jurisdiction
determinations, public outreach to industry and foreign
parties, and analysis of scientific and technological
developments as they relate to the exercise of defense trade
control authorities; and
``(5) contract personnel to assist in such activities.''.
SEC. 702. PROHIBITION ON ENTRY OF OFFICIALS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT CORRUPTION OR GROSS VIOLATIONS OF
HUMAN RIGHTS.
(a) Ineligibility.--
(1) In general.--Officials of foreign governments, and
their immediate family members, about whom the Secretary has
credible information have been involved, directly or
indirectly, in significant corruption, including corruption
related to the extraction of natural resources, or a gross
violation of human rights, including the wrongful detention of
locally employed staff of a United States diplomatic mission or
a United States citizen or national, shall be ineligible for
entry into the United States.
(2) Additional sanctions.--Concurrent with the application
of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, refer
the matter to the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the
Department of the Treasury to determine whether to apply
sanctions authorities in accordance with United States law to
block the transfer of property and interests in property, and
all financial transactions, in the United States involving any
person described in such paragraph.
(3) Designation.--The Secretary shall also publicly or
privately designate or identify the officials of foreign
governments about whom the Secretary has such credible
information, and their immediate family members, without regard
to whether the individual has applied for a visa.
(b) Exceptions.--
(1) Specific purposes.--Individuals shall not be ineligible
for entry into the United States pursuant to subsection (a) if
such entry would further important United States law
enforcement objectives or is necessary to permit the United
States to fulfill its obligations under the United Nations
Headquarters Agreement.
(2) Rule of construction regarding international
obligations.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to
derogate from United States obligations under applicable
international agreements.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of subsection
(a) if the Secretary determines that the waiver would serve a
compelling national interest or that the circumstances that caused the
individual to be ineligible have changed sufficiently.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives
a report, including a classified annex if necessary, that
includes--
(A) a description of information related to
corruption or violation of human rights concerning each
of the individuals found ineligible in the previous 12
months pursuant to subsection (a)(1) as well as the
individuals who the Secretary designated or identified
pursuant to subsection (a)(3), or who would be
ineligible but for the application of subsection (b);
and
(B) a list of any waivers provided under subsection
(c), together with a justification for each waiver.
(2) Form and publication.--
(A) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include
a classified annex.
(B) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make
available to the public on a publicly accessible
internet website of the Department the unclassified
portion of each report required under paragraph (1).
(e) Clarification.--For purposes of subsections (a) and (d), the
records of the Department and of diplomatic and consular offices of the
United States pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits
to enter the United States shall not be considered confidential.
SEC. 703. PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE DURING CRISES.
Notwithstanding the limitations specified in section 304(c) of the
Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 2603(c))
and without regard to whether a country is a State Party to the
Convention (as defined in sections 302 of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2601)),
the Secretary may exercise the authority under section 304 of such Act
(19 U.S.C. 2603) to impose import restrictions set forth in section 307
of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2606) if the Secretary determines that--
(1) imposition of such restrictions is in the national
interest of the United States; and
(2) an emergency condition (as defined in section 304 of
such Act (19 U.S.C. 2603)) applies.
SEC. 704. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``SEC. 64. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
``(a) Activities.--
``(1) Support authorized.--The Secretary of State is
authorized to provide, by contract, grant, or otherwise, for
the performance of appropriate museum visitor and educational
outreach services and related events, including organizing
programs and conference activities, creating, designing, and
installing exhibits, and conducting museum shop services and
food services in the public exhibition and related physical and
virtual space utilized by the National Museum of American
Diplomacy.
``(2) Recovery of costs.--The Secretary of State is
authorized to recover any revenues generated under the
authority of paragraph (1) for visitor and educational outreach
services and related events referred to in such paragraph,
including fees for use of facilities at the National Museum for
American Diplomacy. Any such revenues may be retained as a
recovery of the costs of operating the museum, credited to any
Department of State appropriation, and shall remain available
until expended.
``(b) Disposition of Documents, Artifacts, and Other Articles.--
``(1) Property.--All historic documents, artifacts, or
other articles permanently acquired by the Department of State
and determined by the Secretary of State to be suitable for
display by the National Museum of American Diplomacy shall be
considered to be the property of the United States Government
and shall be subject to disposition solely in accordance with
this subsection.
``(2) Sale, trade, or transfer.--Whenever the Secretary of
State makes a determination described in paragraph (3) with
respect to a document, artifact, or other article under
paragraph (1), taking into account considerations such as the
museum's collections management policy and best professional
museum practices, the Secretary may sell at fair market value,
trade, or transfer such document, artifact, or other article
without regard to the requirements of subtitle I of title 40,
United States Code. The proceeds of any such sale may be used
solely for the advancement of the mission of the National
Museum of American Diplomacy and may not be used for any
purpose other than the acquisition and direct care of the
collections of the Museum.
``(3) Determinations prior to sale, trade, or transfer.--
The determination described in this paragraph with respect to a
document, artifact, or other article under paragraph (1) is a
determination that--
``(A) the document, artifact, or other article no
longer serves to further the purposes of the National
Museum of American Diplomacy as set forth in the
collections management policy of the Museum;
``(B) the sale, trade, or transfer of the document,
artifact, or other article would serve to maintain the
standards of the collection of the Museum; or
``(C) the sale, trade, or transfer of the document,
artifact, or other article would be in the best
interests of the United States.
``(4) Loans.--In addition to the authorization under
paragraph (2) relating to the sale, trade, or transfer of
documents, artifacts, or other articles under paragraph (1),
the Secretary of State may loan the documents, artifacts, or
other articles, when not needed for use or display by the
National Museum of American Diplomacy, to the Smithsonian
Institution or a similar institution for repair, study, or
exhibition.''.
SEC. 705. EXTRATERRITORIAL OFFENSES COMMITTED BY UNITED STATES
NATIONALS SERVING WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Jurisdiction.--Whoever, while a United States national or
lawful permanent resident serving with the United Nations, its
specialized agencies, or other international organization the Secretary
has designated for purposes of this section and published in the
Federal Register, or while accompanying such an individual, engages in
conduct, or conspires or attempts to engage in conduct, outside the
United States that would constitute an offense punishable by
imprisonment for more than one year if the conduct had been engaged in
within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United
States, shall be subject to United States jurisdiction in order to be
tried for that offense.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Accompanying such individual.--The term ``accompanying
such individual'' means--
(A) being a dependent, or family member of a United
States national or lawful permanent resident serving
with the United Nations, its specialized agencies, or
other international organization designated under
subsection (a);
(B) residing with such United States national or
lawful permanent resident serving with the United
Nations, its specialized agencies, or other
international organization designated under subsection
(a); and
(C) not being a national of or ordinarily resident
in the country where the offense is committed.
(2) Serving with the united nations, its specialized
agencies, or other international organization as the secretary
of state may designate.--The term ``serving with the United
Nations, its specialized agencies, or other international
organization as the Secretary of State may designate'' under
subsection (a) means--
(A) being a United States national or lawful
permanent resident employed as an employee, a
contractor (including a subcontractor at any tier), an
employee of a contractor (or a subcontractor at any
tier), an expert on mission, or an unpaid intern or
volunteer of the United Nations, including any of its
funds, programs or subsidiary bodies, or any of the
United Nations specialized agencies, or of any
international organization designated under subsection
(a)(1); and
(B) being present or residing outside the United
States in connection with such employment.
(3) United states national.--The term ``United States
national'' has the meaning given the term ``national of the
United States'' in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)).
(c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit or affect the application of extraterritorial
jurisdiction related to any other Federal law.
SEC. 706. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES TO THE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FORUM.
The International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 20. Under such terms and conditions as the President shall
determine, the President is authorized to extend the provisions of this
subchapter to the International Energy Forum Secretariat in the same
manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions, as they
may be extended to a public international organization in which the
United States participates pursuant to any treaty or under the
authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such participation or
making an appropriation for such participation.''.
SEC. 707. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES TO THE CONSEIL
EUROPEEN POUR LA RECHERCHE NUCLEAIRE (CERN; THE EUROPEAN
ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH).
The International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et
seq.), as amended by section 706, is further amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 21. Under such terms and conditions as the President shall
determine, the President is authorized to extend the provisions of this
title to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in the
same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions, as
it may be extended to a public international organization in which the
United States participates pursuant to any treaty or under the
authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such participation or
making an appropriation for such participation.''.
SEC. 708. INTERNSHIPS OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS AT INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State is authorized to bolster
efforts to increase the number of United States citizens representative
of the American people occupying positions in the United Nations
system, agencies, and commissions, and in other international
organizations, including by awarding grants to educational institutions
and students.
(b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that identifies--
(1) the number of United States citizens who are involved
in internship programs at international organizations;
(2) the distribution of the individuals described in
paragraph (1) among various international organizations; and
(3) grants, programs, and other activities that are being
utilized to recruit and fund United States citizens to
participate in internship programs at international
organizations.
(c) Eligibility.--An individual referred to in subsection (a) is an
individual who--
(1) is enrolled at or received their degree within two
years from--
(A) an institution of higher education; or
(B) an institution of higher education based
outside the United States, as determined by the
Secretary of State; and
(2) is a citizen of the United States.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated $1,500,000 for the Department of State for fiscal year
2024 to carry out the grant program authorized under subsection (a).
SEC. 709. TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Training Programs.--Section 708 of the Foreign Service Act of
1980 (22 U.S.C. 4028) is amended by adding at the end of the following
new subsection:
``(e) Training in Multilateral Diplomacy.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with
other senior officials as appropriate, shall establish training
courses on--
``(A) the conduct of diplomacy at international
organizations and other multilateral institutions; and
``(B) broad-based multilateral negotiations of
international instruments.
``(2) Required training.--Members of the Service, including
appropriate chiefs of mission and other officers who are
assigned to United States missions representing the United
States to international organizations and other multilateral
institutions or who are assigned in other positions that have
as their primary responsibility formulation of policy related
to such organizations and institutions, or participation in
negotiations of international instruments, shall receive
specialized training in the areas described in paragraph (1)
prior to the beginning of service for such assignment or, if
receiving such training at that time is not practical, within
the first year of beginning such assignment.''.
(b) Training for Department Employees.--The Secretary of State
shall ensure that employees of the Department of State who are assigned
to positions described in paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of section
708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as added by subsection (a) of
this section), including members of the civil service or general
service, or who are seconded to international organizations for a
period of at least one year, receive training described in such
subsection and participate in other such courses as the Secretary may
recommend to build or augment identifiable skills that would be useful
for such Department officials representing United States interests at
these institutions and organizations.
SEC. 710. MODIFICATION TO TRANSPARENCY ON INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND
NON-BINDING INSTRUMENTS.
Section 112b of title 1, United States Code, as most recently
amended by section 5947 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
3476), is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (h) through (l) as
subsections (i) through (m), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
``(h)(1) If the Secretary is aware or has reason to believe that
the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or (c) have not been fulfilled
with respect to an international agreement or qualifying non-binding
instrument, the Secretary shall--
``(A) immediately bring the matter to the attention of the
office or agency responsible for the agreement or qualifying
non-binding instrument; and
``(B) request the office or agency to provide within 7 days
the text or other information necessary to fulfill the
requirements of the relevant subsection.
``(2) Upon receiving the text or other information requested
pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) fulfill the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or
(c), as the case may be, with respect to the agreement or
qualifying non-binding instrument concerned--
``(i) by including such text or other information
in the next submission required by subsection (a)(1);
``(ii) by providing such information in writing to
the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Minority Leader
of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, and the appropriate congressional
committees before provision of the submission described
in clause (i); or
``(iii) in relation to subsection (b), by making
the text of the agreement or qualifying non-binding
instrument and the information described in
subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (B)(iii) of subsection
(a)(1) relating to the agreement or instrument
available to the public on the website of the
Department of State within 15 days of receiving the
text or other information requested pursuant to
paragraph (1); and
``(B) provide to the Majority Leader of the Senate, the
Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, and the appropriate congressional committees,
either in the next submission required by subsection (a)(1) or
before such submission, a written statement explaining the
reason for the delay in fulfilling the requirements of
subsection (a), (b), or (c), as the case may be.''.
SEC. 711. STRATEGY FOR THE EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF ALL AFGHAN SPECIAL
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS.
Section 602 of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Public Law
111-8; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``In this section'' and inserting ``Except as
otherwise explicitly provided, in this section''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:
``(16) Department of state strategy for efficient
processing of applications and appeals.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary
of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, the
head of any other relevant Federal agency, the
appropriate committees of Congress, and civil society
organizations (including legal advocates), shall
develop a strategy to address applications pending at
all steps of the special immigrant visa process under
this section.
``(B) Elements.--The strategy required by
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
``(i) A review of current staffing levels
and needs across all interagency offices and
officials engaged in the special immigrant visa
process under this section.
``(ii) An analysis of the expected Chief of
Mission approvals and denials of applications
in the pipeline in order to project the
expected number of visas necessary to provide
special immigrant status to all approved
applicants under this Act during the several
years after the date of the enactment of this
paragraph.
``(iii) A plan for collecting and
disaggregating data on--
``(I) individuals who have applied
for special immigrant visas under this
section; and
``(II) individuals who have been
issued visas under this section.
``(iv) An assessment as to whether adequate
guidelines exist for reconsidering or reopening
applications for special immigrant visas under
this section in appropriate circumstances and
consistent with applicable laws.
``(v) An assessment of the procedures
throughout the special immigrant visa
application process, including at the
Portsmouth Consular Center, and the
effectiveness of communication between the
Portsmouth Consular Center and applicants,
including an identification of any area in
which improvements to the efficiency of such
procedures and communication may be made.
``(C) Form.--The strategy required by subparagraph
(A) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may
include an classified annex.
``(D) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--
In this paragraph, the term `appropriate committees of
Congress' means--
``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations,
the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee
on Homeland Security and Government Affairs,
and the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate; and
``(ii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee
on Homeland Security, and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.''.
SEC. 712. REPORT ON PARTNER FORCES UTILIZING UNITED STATES SECURITY
ASSISTANCE IDENTIFIED AS USING HUNGER AS A WEAPON OF WAR.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States recognizes the link between armed
conflict and conflict-induced food insecurity;
(2) Congress recognizes and condemns the role of nefarious
security actors, including state and non-state armed groups,
who have utilized hunger as a weapon of war, including through
the unanimous adoption of House of Representatives Resolution
922 and Senate Resolution 669 relating to ``[c]ondemning the
use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of
conflict on global food security and famine'';
(3) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2417
articulates principles that should serve as an important
framework for holding perpetrators that use hunger as a weapon
of war accountable; and
(4) the United States should use the diplomatic and
humanitarian tools at our disposal to not only fight global
hunger, mitigate the spread of conflict, and promote critical,
lifesaving assistance, but also hold perpetrators using hunger
as a weapon of war to account.
(b) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(1) Hunger as a weapon of war.--The term ``hunger as a
weapon of war'' means--
(A) intentional starvation of civilians;
(B) intentional and reckless destruction, removal,
looting, or rendering useless objects necessary for
food production and distribution, such as farmland,
markets, mills, food processing and storage facilities,
food stuffs, crops, livestock, agricultural assets,
waterways, water systems, drinking water facilities and
supplies, and irrigation networks;
(C) undue denial of humanitarian access and
deprivation of objects indispensable to people's
survival, such as food supplies and nutrition
resources; and
(D) willful interruption of market systems for
populations in need, including through the prevention
of travel and manipulation of currency exchange.
(2) Security assistance.--The term ``security assistance''
means assistance meeting the definition of ``security
assistance'' under section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304).
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the
Administrator of the United States Agency for International
Development, and the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives regarding--
(1) United States-funded security assistance and
cooperation; and
(2) whether the governments and entities receiving such
assistance have or are currently using hunger as a weapon of
war.
(d) Elements.--The report required under subsection (c) shall--
(1) identify countries receiving United States-funded
security assistance or participating in security programs and
activities, including in coordination with the Department of
Defense, that are currently experiencing famine-like conditions
as a result of conflict;
(2) describe the actors and actions taken by such actors in
the countries identified pursuant to paragraph (1) who are
utilizing hunger as a weapon of war; and
(3) describe any current or existing plans to continue
providing United States-funded security assistance to recipient
countries.
(e) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 713. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND INVESTMENTS BY THE UNITED STATES
AND PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United
States Agency for International Development, shall submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees regarding the opportunities
and costs of infrastructure projects in Middle East, African, and Latin
American and Caribbean countries, which shall--
(1) describe the nature and total funding of United States
infrastructure investments and construction in Middle East,
African, and Latin American and Caribbean countries, and that
of United States allies and partners in the same regions;
(2) describe the nature and total funding of infrastructure
investments and construction by the People's Republic of China
in Middle East, African, and Latin American and Caribbean
countries;
(3) assess the national security threats posed by the
infrastructure investment gap between the People's Republic of
China and the United States and United States allies and
partners, including--
(A) infrastructure, such as ports;
(B) access to critical and strategic minerals;
(C) digital and telecommunication infrastructure;
(D) threats to supply chains; and
(E) general favorability towards the People's
Republic of China and the United States and United
States' allies and partners among Middle East, African,
and Latin American and Caribbean countries;
(4) assess the opportunities and challenges for companies
based in the United States to invest in infrastructure projects
in Middle East, African, and Latin American and Caribbean
countries;
(5) describe options for the United States Government to
undertake to increase support for United States businesses
engaged in large-scale infrastructure projects in Middle East,
African, and Latin American and Caribbean countries; and
(6) identify regional infrastructure priorities, ranked
according to United States national interests, in Middle East,
African, and Latin American and Caribbean countries.
SEC. 714. SPECIAL ENVOYS.
(a) Review.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review of all
special envoy positions to determine--
(1) which special envoy positions are needed to accomplish
the mission of the Department;
(2) which special envoy positions could be absorbed into
the Department's existing bureau structure;
(3) which special envoy positions were established by an
Act of Congress; and
(4) which special envoy positions were created by the
Executive Branch without explicit congressional approval.
(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the completion of the
review required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes--
(1) a list of every special envoy position in the
Department;
(2) a detailed justification of the need for each special
envoy, if warranted;
(3) a list of the special envoy positions that could be
absorbed into the Department's existing bureau structure
without compromising the mission of the Department;
(4) a list of the special envoy positions that were created
by an Act of Congress; and
(5) a list of the special envoy positions that are not
expressly authorized by statute.
SEC. 715. US-ASEAN CENTER.
(a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``ASEAN'' means the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
(b) Establishment.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into a
public-private partnership for the purposes of establishing a US-ASEAN
Center in the United States to support United States economic and
cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.
(c) Functions.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the US-
ASEAN Center established pursuant to subsection (b) may--
(1) provide grants for research to support and elevate the
importance of the US-ASEAN partnership;
(2) facilitate activities to strengthen US-ASEAN trade and
investment;
(3) expand economic and technological relationships between
ASEAN countries and the United States into new areas of
cooperation;
(4) provide training to United States citizens and citizens
of ASEAN countries that improve people-to-people ties;
(5) develop educational programs to increase awareness for
the United States and ASEAN countries on the importance of
relations between the United States and ASEAN countries; and
(6) carry out other activities the Secretary considers
necessary to strengthen ties between the United States and
ASEAN countries and achieve the objectives of the US-ASEAN
Center.
SEC. 716. REPORT ON VETTING OF STUDENTS FROM NATIONAL DEFENSE
UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
(a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--
(1) an evaluation of the screening process of foreign
nationals entering the United States from the People's Republic
of China who attend or have attended--
(A) a top tier university administered by the
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the
People's Republic of China; or
(B) an academic institution of the People's
Republic of China identified on the list required by
section 1286(c)(8) of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (Public Law 115-232;
10 U.S.C. 2358 note);
(2) an assessment of any vulnerabilities in the screening
process, and recommendations for legal, regulatory, or other
changes or steps to address such vulnerabilities; and
(3) the number of visas approved and denied by the
Department, to the extent possible, for students from the
People's Republic of China in science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics fields, including the number of such students
who are pursuing an advanced degree or repeating a degree in
such fields over the last five years.
(b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee
on the Judiciary of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Homeland Security, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 717. BRIEFINGS ON THE UNITED STATES-EUROPEAN UNION TRADE AND
TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL.
It is the sense of Congress that the United States-European Union
Trade and Technology Council is an important forum for the United
States and in the European Union to engage on transatlantic trade,
investment, and engagement on matters related to critical and emerging
technology and that the Department should provide regular updates to
the appropriate congressional committees on the deliverables and policy
initiatives announced at United States-European Union Trade and
Technology Council ministerials.
SEC. 718. CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, QUARTERLY REVIEW, AND AUTHORITY
RELATING TO CONCURRENCE PROVIDED BY CHIEFS OF MISSION FOR
SUPPORT OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
(a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which a chief of mission concurs with providing United States
Government support to entities or individuals engaged in facilitating
or supporting United States Government military- or security-related
operations within the area of responsibility of the chief of mission,
the Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of
such concurrence.
(b) Semiannual Review, Determination, and Briefing Required.--Not
less frequently than semiannually, the Secretary, in order to ensure
that the support described in subsection (a) continues to align with
United States foreign policy objectives and the objectives of the
Department, shall--
(1) conduct a review of any concurrence described in
subsection (a) that is in effect;
(2) determine, based on such review, whether to revoke any
such concurrence pending further study and review; and
(3) brief the appropriate congressional committees
regarding the results of such review.
(c) Revocation of Concurrence.--If the Secretary determines,
pursuant to a review conducted under subsection (b), that any
concurrence described in subsection (a) should be revoked, the
Secretary may revoke such concurrence.
(d) Annual Report Required.--Not later than January 31 of each
year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that includes--
(1) a description of any support described in subsection
(a) that was provided with the concurrence of a chief of
mission during the calendar year preceding the calendar year in
which the report is submitted; and
(2) an analysis of the effects of such support on
diplomatic lines of effort, including with respect to--
(A) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining, and
related programs and associated anti-terrorism
assistance programs;
(B) international narcotics control and law
enforcement programs; and
(C) foreign military sales, foreign military
financing, and associated training programs.
SEC. 719. MODIFICATION AND REPEAL OF REPORTS.
(a) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall examine the production
of the 2023 and subsequent annual Country Reports on Human
Rights Practices by the Assistant Secretary for Democracy,
Human Rights, and Labor as required under sections 116(d) and
502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2151n(d), 2304(b)) to maximize--
(A) cost and personnel efficiencies;
(B) the potential use of data and analytic tools
and visualization; and
(C) advancement of the modernization agenda for the
Department announced by the Secretary on October 27,
2021.
(2) Transnational repression amendments to annual country
reports on human rights practices.--Section 116(d) of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(13) Wherever applicable, a description of the nature and
extent of acts of transnational repression that occurred during
the preceding year, including identification of--
``(A) incidents in which a government harassed,
intimidated, or killed individuals outside of their
internationally recognized borders and the patterns of
such repression among repeat offenders;
``(B) countries in which such transnational
repression occurs and the role of the governments of
such countries in enabling, preventing, mitigating, and
responding to such acts;
``(C) the tactics used by the governments of
countries identified pursuant to subparagraph (A),
including the actions identified and any new techniques
observed;
``(D) in the case of digital surveillance and
harassment, the type of technology or platform,
including social media, smart city technology, health
tracking systems, general surveillance technology, and
data access, transfer, and storage procedures, used by
the governments of countries identified pursuant to
subparagraph (A) for such actions; and
``(E) groups and types of individuals targeted by
acts of transnational repression in each country in
which such acts occur.''.
(b) Elimination of Obsolete Reports.--
(1) Annual reports relating to funding mechanisms for
telecommunications security and semiconductors.--Division H of
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended--
(A) in section 9202(a)(2) (47 U.S.C. 906(a)(2))--
(i) by striking subparagraph (C); and
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
subparagraph (C); and
(B) in section 9905 (15 U.S.C. 4655)--
(i) by striking subsection (c); and
(ii) by redesignating subsection (d) as
subsection (c).
(2) Reports relating to foreign assistance to counter
russian influence and media organizations controlled by
russia.--The Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia
Act of 2017 (title II of Public Law 115-44) is amended--
(A) in section 254(e)--
(i) in paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``In general.--'';
(II) by redesignating subparagraphs
(A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1),
(2), and (3), respectively, and moving
such paragraphs 2 ems to the left; and
(ii) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by striking section 255.
(3) Annual report on promoting the rule of law in the
russian federation.--Section 202 of the Russia and Moldova
Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law
Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208) is amended by
striking subsection (a).
(4) Annual report on advancing freedom and democracy.--
Section 2121 of the Advance Democratic Values, Address
Nondemocratic Countries, and Enhance Democracy Act of 2007
(title XXI of Public Law 110-53) is amended by striking
subsection (c).
(5) Annual reports on united states-vietnam human rights
dialogue meetings.--Section 702 of the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (22 U.S.C. 2151n note) is
repealed.
SEC. 720. MODIFICATION OF BUILD ACT OF 2018 TO PRIORITIZE PROJECTS THAT
ADVANCE NATIONAL SECURITY.
Section 1412 of the Build Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9612) is amended
by adding at the end the following subsection:
``(d) Prioritization of National Security Interests.--The
Corporation shall prioritize the provision of support under title II in
projects that advance core national security interests of the United
States with respect to the People's Republic of China.''.
SEC. 721. PERMITTING FOR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES.
The International Bridge Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 535 et seq.) is
amended by inserting after section 5 the following:
``SEC. 6. PERMITTING FOR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant'
means an entity that has submitted an application for a
Presidential permit during the period beginning on December 1,
2020, and ending on December 31, 2024, for any of the
following:
``(A) 1 or more international bridges in Webb
County, Texas.
``(B) An international bridge in Cameron County,
Texas.
``(C) An international bridge in Maverick County,
Texas.
``(2) Presidential permit.--
``(A) In general.--The term `Presidential permit'
means--
``(i) an approval by the President to
construct, maintain, and operate an
international bridge under section 4; or
``(ii) an approval by the President to
construct, maintain, and operate an
international bridge pursuant to a process
described in Executive Order 13867 (84 Fed.
Reg. 15491; relating to Issuance of Permits
With Respect to Facilities and Land
Transportation Crossings at the International
Boundaries of the United States) (or any
successor Executive Order).
``(B) Inclusion.--The term `Presidential permit'
includes an amendment to an approval described in
clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A).
``(3) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary
of State.
``(b) Application.--An eligible applicant for a Presidential permit
to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge shall
submit an application for the permit to the Secretary.
``(c) Recommendation.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives an application under subsection
(b), the Secretary shall make a recommendation to the
President--
``(A) to grant the Presidential permit; or
``(B) to deny the Presidential permit.
``(2) Consideration.--The sole basis for a recommendation
under paragraph (1) shall be whether the international bridge
is in the foreign policy interests of the United States.
``(d) Presidential Action.--
``(1) In general.--The President shall grant or deny the
Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b) by
not later than 60 days after the earlier of--
``(A) the date on which the Secretary makes a
recommendation under subsection (c)(1); and
``(B) the date on which the Secretary is required
to make a recommendation under subsection (c)(1).
``(2) No action.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), if
the President does not grant or deny the Presidential
permit for an application under subsection (b) by the
deadline described in paragraph (1), the Presidential
permit shall be considered to have been granted as of
that deadline.
``(B) Requirement.--As a condition on a
Presidential permit considered to be granted under
subparagraph (A), the eligible applicant shall complete
all applicable environmental documents required
pursuant to Public Law 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
``(e) Document Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, the Secretary shall not require an eligible applicant for a
Presidential permit--
``(1) to include in the application under subsection (b)
environmental documents prepared pursuant to Public Law 91-190
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or
``(2) to have completed any environmental review under
Public Law 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) prior to the
President granting a Presidential permit under subsection (d).
``(f) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section--
``(1) prohibits the President from granting a Presidential
permit conditioned on the eligible applicant completing all
environmental documents pursuant to Public Law 91-190 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
``(2) prohibits the Secretary from requesting a list of all
permits and approvals from Federal, State, and local agencies
that the eligible applicant believes are required in connection
with the international bridge, or a brief description of how
those permits and approvals will be acquired; or
``(3) exempts an eligible applicant from the requirement to
complete all environmental documents pursuant to Public Law 91-
190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) prior to construction of an
international bridge.''.
SEC. 722. PROHIBITION ON NOMINATION OF CERTAIN COUNTRIES AS PROGRAM
COUNTRIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM.
The Secretary of State may not nominate a country for purposes of
the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) if such country subjects any citizen of
the United States to separate entry rules or visa regulations, or
otherwise discriminates against a citizen of the United States, on the
basis of such United States citizen's race, religion, ethnicity,
national origin, or membership in any other protected class recognized
by United States law.
TITLE VIII--COMBATING GLOBAL CORRUPTION
SEC. 801. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Combating Global Corruption Act''.
SEC. 802. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Corrupt actor.--The term ``corrupt actor'' means--
(A) any foreign person or entity that is a
government official or government entity responsible
for, or complicit in, an act of corruption; and
(B) any company, in which a person or entity
described in subparagraph (A) has a significant stake,
which is responsible for, or complicit in, an act of
corruption.
(2) Corruption.--The term ``corruption'' means the unlawful
exercise of entrusted public power for private gain, including
by bribery, nepotism, fraud, or embezzlement.
(3) Significant corruption.--The term ``significant
corruption'' means corruption committed at a high level of
government that has some or all of the following
characteristics:
(A) Illegitimately distorts major decision-making,
such as policy or resource determinations, or other
fundamental functions of governance.
(B) Involves economically or socially large-scale
government activities.
SEC. 803. PUBLICATION OF TIERED RANKING LIST.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State shall annually publish, on
a publicly accessible website, a tiered ranking of all foreign
countries.
(b) Tier 1 Countries.--A country shall be ranked as a tier 1
country in the ranking published under subsection (a) if the government
of such country is complying with the minimum standards set forth in
section 804.
(c) Tier 2 Countries.--A country shall be ranked as a tier 2
country in the ranking published under subsection (a) if the government
of such country is making efforts to comply with the minimum standards
set forth in section 804, but is not achieving the requisite level of
compliance to be ranked as a tier 1 country.
(d) Tier 3 Countries.--A country shall be ranked as a tier 3
country in the ranking published under subsection (a) if the government
of such country is making de minimis or no efforts to comply with the
minimum standards set forth in section 804.
SEC. 804. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CORRUPTION AND
ASSESSMENT OF EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION.
(a) In General.--The government of a country is complying with the
minimum standards for the elimination of corruption if the government--
(1) has enacted and implemented laws and established
government structures, policies, and practices that prohibit
corruption, including significant corruption;
(2) enforces the laws described in paragraph (1) by
punishing any person who is found, through a fair judicial
process, to have violated such laws;
(3) prescribes punishment for significant corruption that
is commensurate with the punishment prescribed for serious
crimes; and
(4) is making serious and sustained efforts to address
corruption, including through prevention.
(b) Factors for Assessing Government Efforts To Combat
Corruption.--In determining whether a government is making serious and
sustained efforts to address corruption, the Secretary of State shall
consider, to the extent relevant or appropriate, factors such as--
(1) whether the government of the country has criminalized
corruption, investigates and prosecutes acts of corruption, and
convicts and sentences persons responsible for such acts over
which it has jurisdiction, including, as appropriate,
incarcerating individuals convicted of such acts;
(2) whether the government of the country vigorously
investigates, prosecutes, convicts, and sentences public
officials who participate in or facilitate corruption,
including nationals of the country who are deployed in foreign
military assignments, trade delegations abroad, or other
similar missions, who engage in or facilitate significant
corruption;
(3) whether the government of the country has adopted
measures to prevent corruption, such as measures to inform and
educate the public, including potential victims, about the
causes and consequences of corruption;
(4) what steps the government of the country has taken to
prohibit government officials from participating in,
facilitating, or condoning corruption, including the
investigation, prosecution, and conviction of such officials;
(5) the extent to which the country provides access, or, as
appropriate, makes adequate resources available, to civil
society organizations and other institutions to combat
corruption, including reporting, investigating, and monitoring;
(6) whether an independent judiciary or judicial body in
the country is responsible for, and effectively capable of,
deciding corruption cases impartially, on the basis of facts
and in accordance with the law, without any improper
restrictions, influences, inducements, pressures, threats, or
interferences (direct or indirect);
(7) whether the government of the country is assisting in
international investigations of transnational corruption
networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat significant
corruption, including, as appropriate, cooperating with the
governments of other countries to extradite corrupt actors;
(8) whether the government of the country recognizes the
rights of victims of corruption, ensures their access to
justice, and takes steps to prevent victims from being further
victimized or persecuted by corrupt actors, government
officials, or others;
(9) whether the government of the country protects victims
of corruption or whistleblowers from reprisal due to such
persons having assisted in exposing corruption, and refrains
from other discriminatory treatment of such persons;
(10) whether the government of the country is willing and
able to recover and, as appropriate, return the proceeds of
corruption;
(11) whether the government of the country is taking steps
to implement financial transparency measures in line with the
Financial Action Task Force recommendations, including due
diligence and beneficial ownership transparency requirements;
(12) whether the government of the country is facilitating
corruption in other countries in connection with state-directed
investment, loans or grants for major infrastructure, or other
initiatives; and
(13) such other information relating to corruption as the
Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(c) Assessing Government Efforts To Combat Corruption in Relation
to Relevant International Commitments.--In determining whether a
government is making serious and sustained efforts to address
corruption, the Secretary of State shall consider the government of a
country's compliance with the following, as relevant:
(1) The Inter-American Convention against Corruption of the
Organization of American States, done at Caracas March 29,
1996.
(2) The Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public
Officials in International Business Transactions of the
Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development, done at
Paris December 21, 1997 (commonly referred to as the ``Anti-
Bribery Convention'').
(3) The United Nations Convention against Transnational
Organized Crime, done at New York November 15, 2000.
(4) The United Nations Convention against Corruption, done
at New York October 31, 2003.
(5) Such other treaties, agreements, and international
standards as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
SEC. 805. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS UNDER GLOBAL MAGNITSKY HUMAN RIGHTS
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Treasury, should evaluate whether there are foreign
persons engaged in significant corruption for the purposes of potential
imposition of sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights
Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22
U.S.C. 2656 note)--
(1) in all countries identified as tier 3 countries under
section 803(d); or
(2) in relation to the planning or construction or any
operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after publishing the
list required by section 803(a) and annually thereafter, the Secretary
of State shall submit to the committees specified in subsection (e) a
report that includes--
(1) a list of foreign persons with respect to which the
President imposed sanctions pursuant to the evaluation under
subsection (a);
(2) the dates on which such sanctions were imposed;
(3) the reasons for imposing such sanctions; and
(4) a list of all foreign persons that have been engaged in
significant corruption in relation to the planning,
construction, or operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
(c) Form of Report.--Each report required by subsection (b) shall
be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(d) Briefing in Lieu of Report.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, may (except with
respect to the list required by subsection (b)(4)) provide a briefing
to the committees specified in subsection (e) instead of submitting a
written report required under subsection (b), if doing so would better
serve existing United States anti-corruption efforts or the national
interests of the Untied States.
(e) Termination of Requirements Relating to Nord Stream 2.--The
requirements under subsections (a)(2) and (b)(4) shall terminate on the
date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Committees Specified.--The committees specified in this
subsection are--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, and the
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 806. DESIGNATION OF EMBASSY ANTI-CORRUPTION POINTS OF CONTACT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State shall annually designate an
anti-corruption point of contact at the United States diplomatic post
to each country identified as tier 2 or tier 3 under section 803, or
which the Secretary otherwise determines is in need of such a point of
contact. The point of contact shall be the chief of mission or the
chief of mission's designee.
(b) Responsibilities.--Each anti-corruption point of contact
designated under subsection (a) shall be responsible for enhancing
coordination and promoting the implementation of a whole-of-government
approach among the relevant Federal departments and agencies
undertaking efforts to--
(1) promote good governance in foreign countries; and
(2) enhance the ability of such countries--
(A) to combat public corruption; and
(B) to develop and implement corruption risk
assessment tools and mitigation strategies.
(c) Training.--The Secretary of State shall implement appropriate
training for anti-corruption points of contact designated under
subsection (a).
TITLE IX--AUKUS MATTERS
SEC. 901. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(2) AUKUS partnership.--
(A) In general.--The term ``AUKUS partnership''
means the enhanced trilateral security partnership
between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United
States announced in September 2021.
(B) Pillars.--The AUKUS partnership includes the
following two pillars:
(i) Pillar One is focused on developing a
pathway for Australia to acquire conventionally
armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
(ii) Pillar Two is focused on enhancing
trilateral collaboration on advanced defense
capabilities, including hypersonic and counter
hypersonic capabilities, quantum technologies,
undersea technologies, and artificial
intelligence.
(3) International traffic in arms regulations.--The term
``International Traffic in Arms Regulations'' means subchapter
M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations).
Subtitle A--Outlining the AUKUS Partnership
SEC. 911. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States
that--
(1) the AUKUS partnership is integral to United States
national security, increasing United States and allied
capability in the undersea domain of the Indo-Pacific, and
developing cutting edge military capabilities;
(2) the transfer of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered
submarines to Australia will position the United States and its
allies to maintain peace and security in the Indo-Pacific;
(3) the transfer of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered
submarines to Australia will be safely implemented with the
highest nonproliferation standards in alignment with--
(A) safeguards established by the International
Atomic Energy Agency; and
(B) the Additional Protocol to the Agreement
between Australia and the International Atomic Energy
Agency for the application of safeguards in connection
with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons, signed at Vienna September 23, 1997;
(4) the United States will enter into a mutual defense
agreement with Australia, modeled on the 1958 bilateral mutual
defense agreement with the United Kingdom, for the sole purpose
of facilitating the transfer of naval nuclear propulsion
technology to Australia;
(5) working with the United Kingdom and Australia to
develop and provide joint advanced military capabilities to
promote security and stability in the Indo-Pacific will have
tangible impacts on United States military effectiveness across
the world;
(6) in order to better facilitate cooperation under Pillar
2 of the AUKUS partnership, it is imperative that every effort
be made to streamline United States export controls consistent
with necessary and reciprocal security safeguards on United
States technology at least comparable to those of the United
States;
(7) the trade authorization mechanism for the AUKUS
partnership administered by the Department is a critical first
step in reimagining the United States export control system to
carry out the AUKUS partnership and expedite technology sharing
and defense trade among the United States, Australia, and the
United Kingdom; and
(8) the vast majority of United States defense trade with
Australia is conducted through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
process, the preponderance of defense trade with the United
Kingdom is conducted through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and
efforts to streamline United States export controls should
focus on both Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial
Sales.
SEC. 912. SENIOR ADVISOR FOR THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP AT THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE.
(a) In General.--There shall be a Senior Advisor for the AUKUS
partnership at the Department, who--
(1) shall report directly to the Secretary; and
(2) may not hold another position in the Department
concurrently while holding the position of Senior Advisor for
the AUKUS partnership.
(b) Duties.--The Senior Advisor shall--
(1) be responsible for coordinating efforts related to the
AUKUS partnership across the Department, including the bureaus
engaged in nonproliferation, defense trade, security
assistance, and diplomatic relations in the Indo-Pacific;
(2) serve as the lead within the Department for
implementation of the AUKUS partnership in interagency
processes, consulting with counterparts in the Department of
Defense, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy,
the Office of Naval Reactors, and any other relevant agencies;
(3) lead diplomatic efforts related to the AUKUS
partnership with other governments to explain how the
partnership will enhance security and stability in the Indo-
Pacific; and
(4) consult regularly with the appropriate congressional
committees, and keep such committees fully and currently
informed, on issues related to the AUKUS partnership, including
in relation to the AUKUS Pillar 1 objective of supporting
Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-
powered submarines and the Pillar 2 objective of jointly
developing advanced military capabilities to support security
and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as affirmed by the President
of the United States, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,
and the Prime Minister of Australia on April 5, 2022.
(c) Personnel to Support the Senior Advisor.--The Secretary shall
ensure that the Senior Advisor is adequately staffed, including through
encouraging details, or assignment of employees of the Department, with
expertise related to the implementation of the AUKUS partnership,
including staff with expertise in--
(1) nuclear policy, including nonproliferation;
(2) defense trade and security cooperation, including
security assistance; and
(3) relations with respect to political-military issues in
the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
(d) Notification.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and not later than 90 days after a Senior
Advisor assumes such position, the Secretary shall notify the
appropriate congressional committees of the number of full-time
equivalent positions, relevant expertise, and duties of any employees
of the Department or detailees supporting the Senior Advisor.
(e) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--The position of the Senior Advisor for the
AUKUS partnership shall terminate on the date that is 8 years
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Renewal.--The Secretary may renew the position of the
Senior Advisor for the AUKUS partnership for 1 additional
period of 4 years, following notification to the appropriate
congressional committees of the renewal.
Subtitle B--Authorization for Submarine Transfers, Support, and
Infrastructure Improvement Activities
SEC. 921. AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND UNITED STATES SUBMARINE
SECURITY ACTIVITIES.
(a) Authorization to Transfer Submarines.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (11),
the President may, under section 21 of the Arms Export Control
Act (22 U.S.C. 2761)--
(A) transfer not more than two Virginia class
submarines from the inventory of the United States Navy
to the Government of Australia on a sale basis; and
(B) transfer not more than one additional Virginia
class submarine to the Government of Australia on a
sale basis.
(2) Requirements not applicable.--A sale carried out under
paragraph (1)(B) shall not be subject to the requirements of--
(A) section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2776); or
(B) section 8677 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Certification; briefing.--
(A) Presidential certification.--The President may
exercise the authority provided by paragraph (1) not
earlier than 60 days after the date on which the
President certifies to the appropriate congressional
committees that any submarine transferred under such
authority shall be used to support the joint security
interests and military operations of the United States
and Australia.
(B) Waiver of chief of naval operations
certification.--The requirement for the Chief of Naval
Operations to make a certification under section 8678
of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to a
transfer under paragraph (1).
(C) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days before the
sale of any submarine under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the appropriate
congressional committees a briefing on--
(i) the impacts of such sale to the
readiness of the submarine fleet of the United
States, including with respect to maintenance
timelines, deployment-to-dwell ratios,
training, exercise participation, and the
ability to meet combatant commander
requirements;
(ii) the impacts of such sale to the
submarine industrial base of the United States,
including with respect to projected maintenance
requirements, acquisition timelines for spare
and replacement parts, and future procurement
of Virginia class submarines for the submarine
fleet of the United States; and
(iii) other relevant topics as determined
by the Secretary of the Navy.
(4) Required mutual defense agreement.--Before any transfer
occurs under subsection (a), the United States and Australia
shall have a mutual defense agreement in place, which shall--
(A) provide a clear legal framework for the sole
purpose of Australia's acquisition of conventionally
armed, nuclear-powered submarines; and
(B) meet the highest nonproliferation standards for
the exchange of nuclear materials, technology,
equipment, and information between the United States
and Australia.
(5) Subsequent sales.--A sale of a Virginia class submarine
that occurs after the sales described in paragraph (1) may
occur only if such sale is explicitly authorized in legislation
enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(6) Costs of transfer.--Any expense incurred by the United
States in connection with a transfer under paragraph (1) shall
be charged to the Government of Australia.
(7) Crediting of receipts.--Notwithstanding any provision
of law pertaining to the crediting of amounts received from a
sale under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2761), any funds received by the United States pursuant to a
transfer under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) be credited, at the discretion of the
President, to--
(i) the fund or account used in incurring
the original obligation for the acquisition of
submarines transferred under paragraph (1);
(ii) an appropriate fund or account
available for the purposes for which the
expenditures for the original acquisition of
submarines transferred under paragraph (1) were
made; or
(iii) any other fund or account available
for the purpose specified in paragraph (8)(B);
and
(B) remain available for obligation until expended.
(8) Use of funds.--Subject to paragraphs (9) and (10), the
President may use funds received pursuant to a transfer under
paragraph (1)--
(A) for the acquisition of submarines to replace
the submarines transferred to the Government of
Australia; or
(B) for improvements to the submarine industrial
base of the United States.
(9) Plan for use of funds.--Before any use of any funds
received pursuant to a transfer under paragraph (1), the
President shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives
a plan detailing how such funds will be used, including
specific amounts and purposes.
(10) Notification and report.--
(A) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of any transfer under paragraph (1), and upon any
transfer or depositing of funds received pursuant to
such a transfer, the President shall notify the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives of--
(i) the amount of funds received pursuant
to the transfer; and
(ii) the specific account or fund into
which the funds described in clause (i) are
deposited.
(B) Annual report.--Not later than November 30 of
each year until 1 year after the date on which all
funds received pursuant to transfers under paragraph
(1) have been fully expended, the President shall
submit to the committees described in subparagraph (A)
a report that includes an accounting of how funds
received pursuant to transfers under paragraph (1) were
used in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in
which the report is submitted.
(11) Applicability of existing law to transfer of special
nuclear material and utilization facilities for military
applications.--
(A) In general.--With respect to any special
nuclear material for use in utilization facilities or
any portion of a submarine transferred under paragraph
(1) constituting utilization facilities for military
applications under section 91 of the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2121), transfer of such material or
such facilities shall occur only in accordance with
such section 91.
(B) Use of funds.--The President may use proceeds
from a transfer described in subparagraph (A) for the
acquisition of submarine naval nuclear propulsion
plants and nuclear fuel to replace propulsion plants
and fuel transferred to the Government of Australia.
(b) Repair and Refurbishment of AUKUS Submarines.--Section 8680 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Repair and Refurbishment of Certain Submarines.--
``(1) Shipyard.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
this section, and subject to paragraph (2), the President shall
determine the appropriate public or private shipyard in the
United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom to perform any
repair or refurbishment of a United States submarine involved
in submarine security activities between the United States,
Australia, and the United Kingdom.
``(2) Conditions.--
``(A) In general.--The President may determine
under paragraph (1) that repair or refurbishment
described in such paragraph may be performed in
Australia or the United Kingdom only if--
``(i) such repair or refurbishment will
facilitate the development of repair or
refurbishment capabilities in the United
Kingdom or Australia;
``(ii) such repair or refurbishment will be
for a United States submarine that is assigned
to a port outside of the United States; or
``(iii) the Secretary of Defense certifies
to Congress that performing such repair or
refurbishment at a shipyard in Australia or the
United Kingdom is required due to an exigent
threat to the national security interests of
the United States.
``(B) Consideration.--In making a determination
under subparagraph (A), the President shall consider
any effects of such determination on the capacity and
capability of shipyards in the United States.
``(C) Briefing required.--Not later than 15 days
after the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes
a certification under subparagraph (A)(iii), the
Secretary shall brief the congressional defense
committees on--
``(i) the threat that requires the use of a
shipyard in Australia or the United Kingdom;
and
``(ii) opportunities to mitigate the future
potential need to leverage foreign shipyards.
``(3) Personnel.--Repair or refurbishment described in
paragraph (1) may be carried out by personnel of the United
States, the United Kingdom, or Australia in accordance with the
international arrangements governing the submarine security
activities described in such paragraph.''.
SEC. 922. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM,
AND UNITED STATES SUBMARINE SECURITY ACTIVITIES; AUKUS
SUBMARINE SECURITY ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT.
(a) Acceptance Authority.--The President may accept from the
Government of Australia contributions of money made by the Government
of Australia for use by the Department of Defense in support of non-
nuclear related aspects of submarine security activities between
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS).
(b) Establishment of AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account.--
(1) In general.--There is established in the Treasury of
the United States a special account to be known as the ``AUKUS
Submarine Security Activities Account''.
(2) Crediting of contributions of money.--Contributions of
money accepted by the President under subsection (a) shall be
credited to the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account.
(3) Availability.--Amounts credited to the AUKUS Submarine
Security Activities Account shall remain available until
expended.
(c) Use of AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the President
may use funds in the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities
Account--
(A) for any purpose authorized by law that the
President determines would support submarine security
activities between Australia, the United Kingdom, and
the United States;
(B) to carry out a military construction project
related to the AUKUS partnership that is not otherwise
authorized by law;
(C) to develop and increase the submarine
industrial base workforce by investing in recruiting,
training, and retaining key specialized labor at public
and private shipyards; or
(D) to upgrade facilities, equipment, and
infrastructure needed to repair and maintain submarines
at public and private shipyards .
(2) Plan for use of funds.--Before any use of any funds in
the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account, the President
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a plan
detailing--
(A) the amount of funds in the AUKUS Submarine
Security Activities Account; and
(B) how such funds will be used, including specific
amounts and purposes.
(d) Transfers of Funds.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (c) and subject
to paragraphs (2) and (5), the President may transfer funds
available in the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account to
an account or fund available to the Department of Defense or
any other appropriate agency.
(2) Department of energy.--In carrying out subsection (c),
and in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.
2011 et seq.), the President may transfer funds available in
the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account to an account
or fund available to the Department of Energy to carry out
activities related to submarine security activities between
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
(3) Availability for obligation.--Funds transferred under
this subsection shall be available for obligation for the same
time period and for the same purpose as the account or fund to
which transferred.
(4) Transfer back to account.--Upon a determination by the
President that all or part of the funds transferred from the
AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account are not necessary
for the purposes for which such funds were transferred, and
subject to paragraph (5), all or such part of such funds shall
be transferred back to the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities
Account.
(5) Notification and report.--
(A) Notification.--The President shall notify the
appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives of--
(i) before the transfer of any funds under
this subsection--
(I) the amount of funds to be
transferred; and
(II) the planned or anticipated
purpose of such funds; and
(ii) before the obligation of any funds
transferred under this subsection--
(I) the amount of funds to be
obligated; and
(II) the purpose of the obligation.
(B) Annual report.--Not later than November 30 of
each year until 1 year after the date on which all
funds transferred under this subsection have been fully
expended, the President shall submit to the committees
described in subparagraph (A) a report that includes a
detailed accounting of--
(i) the amount of funds transferred under
this subsection during the fiscal year
preceding the fiscal year in which the report
is submitted; and
(ii) the purposes for which such funds were
used.
(e) Investment of Money.--
(1) Authorized investments.--The President may invest money
in the AUKUS Submarine Security Activities Account in
securities of the United States or in securities guaranteed as
to principal and interest by the United States.
(2) Interest and other income.--Any interest or other
income that accrues from investment in securities referred to
in paragraph (1) shall be deposited to the credit of the AUKUS
Submarine Security Activities Account.
(f) Relationship to Other Laws.--The authority to accept or
transfer funds under this section is in addition to any other authority
to accept or transfer funds.
SEC. 923. AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND UNITED STATES SUBMARINE
SECURITY TRAINING.
(a) In General.--The President may transfer or export directly to
private individuals in Australia defense services that may be
transferred to the Government of Australia under the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) to support the development of the
submarine industrial base of Australia necessary for submarine security
activities between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United
States, including if such individuals are not officers, employees, or
agents of the Government of Australia.
(b) Security Controls.--
(1) In general.--Any defense service transferred or
exported under subsection (a) shall be subject to appropriate
security controls to ensure that any sensitive information
conveyed by such transfer or export is protected from
disclosure to persons unauthorized by the United States to
receive such information.
(2) Certification.--Not later than 30 days before the first
transfer or export of a defense service under subsection (a),
and annually thereafter, the President shall certify to the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that the
controls described in paragraph (1) will protect the
information described in such paragraph for the defense
services so transferred or exported.
(c) Application of Requirements for Retransfer and Reexport.--Any
person who receives any defense service transferred or exported under
subsection (a) may retransfer or reexport such service to other persons
only in accordance with the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).
Subtitle C--Streamlining and Protecting Transfers of United States
Military Technology From Compromise
SEC. 931. PRIORITY FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM IN FOREIGN
MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES.
(a) In General.--The President shall institute policies and
procedures for letters of request from Australia and the United Kingdom
to transfer defense articles and services under section 21 of the Arms
Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761) related to the AUKUS partnership to
receive expedited consideration and processing relative to all other
letters of request other than from Taiwan and Ukraine.
(b) Technology Transfer Policy for Australia, Canada, and the
United Kingdom.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall create an anticipatory release
policy for the transfer of technologies described in paragraph
(2) to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada through
Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales that are not
covered by an exemption under the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations.
(2) Capabilities described.--The capabilities described in
this paragraph are--
(A) Pillar One-related technologies associated with
submarine and associated combat systems; and
(B) Pillar Two-related technologies, including
hypersonic missiles, cyber capabilities, artificial
intelligence, quantum technologies, undersea
capabilities, and other advanced technologies.
(3) Expedited decision-making.--Review of a transfer under
the policy established under paragraph (1) shall be subject to
an expedited decision-making process.
(c) Interagency Policy and Guidance.--The Secretary and the
Secretary of Defense shall jointly review and update interagency
policies and implementation guidance related to requests for Foreign
Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales, including by incorporating
the anticipatory release provisions of this section.
SEC. 932. IDENTIFICATION AND PRE-CLEARANCE OF PLATFORMS, TECHNOLOGIES,
AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED
KINGDOM THROUGH FOREIGN MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT
COMMERCIAL SALES.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
and on a biennial basis thereafter for 8 years, the President shall
submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report
that includes a list of advanced military platforms, technologies, and
equipment that are pre-cleared and prioritized for sale and release to
Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada through the Foreign Military
Sales and Direct Commercial Sales programs without regard to whether a
letter of request or license to purchase such platforms, technologies,
or equipment has been received from any of such country. Each list may
include items that are not related to the AUKUS partnership but may not
include items that are not covered by an exemption under the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
SEC. 933. EXPORT CONTROL EXEMPTIONS AND STANDARDS.
(a) In General.--Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act of 1976
(22 U.S.C. 2778) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(l) AUKUS Defense Trade Cooperation.--
``(1) Exemption from licensing and approval requirements.--
Subject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other
provision of this section, the Secretary of State may exempt
from the licensing or other approval requirements of this
section exports and transfers (including reexports,
retransfers, temporary imports, and brokering activities) of
defense articles and defense services between or among the
United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia that--
``(A) are not excluded by those countries;
``(B) are not referred to in
subsection(j)(1)(C)(ii); and
``(C) involve only persons or entities that are
approved by--
``(i) the Secretary of State; and
``(ii) the Ministry of Defense, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or other similar
authority within those countries.
``(2) Limitation.--The authority provided in subparagraph
(1) shall not apply to any activity, including exports,
transfers, reexports, retransfers, temporary imports, or
brokering, of United States defense articles and defense
services involving any country or a person or entity of any
country other than the United States, the United Kingdom, and
Australia.''.
(b) Required Standards of Export Controls.--The Secretary may only
exercise the authority under subsection (l)(1) of section 38 of the
Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as added by subsection (a) of this
section, with respect to the United Kingdom or Australia 30 days after
the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees an
unclassified certification and detailed unclassified assessment (which
may include a classified annex) that the country concerned has
implemented standards for a system of export controls that satisfies
the elements of section 38(j)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2778(j)(2)) for United States-origin defense articles and
defense services, and for controlling the provision of military
training, that are comparable to those standards administered by the
United States in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Certain Requirements Not Applicable.--
(1) In general.--Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section
3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2753(d)) shall
not apply to any export or transfer that is the subject of an
exemption under subsection (l)(1) of section 38 of the Arms
Export Control Act of 1976, as added by subsection (a) of this
section.
(2) Quarterly reports.--The Secretary shall--
(A) require all exports and transfers that would be
subject to the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), and
(3) of section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2753(d)) but for the application of subsection
(l)(1) of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act of
1976, as added by subsection (a) of this section, to be
reported to the Secretary; and
(B) submit such reports to the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate and Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives on a quarterly
basis.
(d) Sunset.--Any exemption under subsection (l)(1) of section 38 of
the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as added by subsection (a) of this
section, shall terminate on the date that is 15 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act. The Secretary of State may renew such
exemption for 5 years upon a certification to the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives that such exemption is in the vital national
interest of the United States with a detailed justification for such
certification.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Annual report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter until no exemptions under subsection (l)(1)
of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act of 1976,
as added by subsection (a) of this section, remain in
effect, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a
report on the operation of exemptions issued under such
subsection (l)(1), including whether any changes to
such exemptions are likely to be made in the coming
year.
(B) Initial report.--The first report submitted
under subparagraph (A) shall also include an assessment
of key recommendations the United States Government has
provided to the Governments of Australia and the United
Kingdom to revise laws, regulations, and policies of
such countries that are required to implement the AUKUS
partnership.
(2) Report on expedited review of export licenses for
exports of advanced technologies.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
report on the practical application of a possible ``fast
track'' decision-making process for applications, classified or
unclassified, to export defense articles and defense services
to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
SEC. 934. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF EXPORT LICENSES FOR EXPORTS OF ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES TO AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND
CANADA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, shall initiate a rulemaking to establish an
expedited decision-making process, classified or unclassified, for
applications to export to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada
commercial, advanced-technology defense articles and defense services
that are not covered by an exemption under the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations.
(b) Eligibility.--To qualify for the expedited decision-making
process described in subsection (a), an application shall be for an
export of defense articles or defense services that will take place
wholly within or between the physical territory of Australia, Canada,
or the United Kingdom and the United States and with governments or
corporate entities from such countries.
(c) Availability of Expedited Process.--The expedited decision-
making process described in subsection (a) shall be available for both
classified and unclassified items, and the process must satisfy the
following criteria to the extent practicable:
(1) Any licensing application to export defense articles
and services that is related to a government to government
AUKUS agreement must be approved, returned, or denied withing
30 days of submission.
(2) For all other licensing requests, any review shall be
completed not later than 45 calendar days after the date of
application.
SEC. 935. UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST.
(a) Exemption for the Governments of the United Kingdom and
Australia From Certification and Congressional Notification
Requirements Applicable to Certain Transfers.--Section 38(f)(3) of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(f)(3)) is amended by inserting
``, the United Kingdom, or Australia'' after ``Canada''.
(b) United States Munitions List Periodic Reviews.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through authority
delegated by the President to carry out periodic reviews of
items on the United States Munitions List under section 38(f)
of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(f)) and in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of
Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, shall carry out such reviews
not less frequently than every 3 years.
(2) Scope.--The periodic reviews described in paragraph (1)
shall focus on matters including--
(A) interagency resources to address current
threats faced by the United States;
(B) the evolving technological and economic
landscape;
(C) the widespread availability of certain
technologies and items on the United States Munitions
List; and
(D) risks of misuse of United States-origin defense
articles.
(3) Consultation.--The Department of State may consult with
the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) and other interested
parties in conducting the periodic review described in
paragraph (1).
Subtitle D--Other AUKUS Matters
SEC. 941. REPORTING RELATED TO THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Report on Instruments.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
signature, conclusion, or other finalization of any non-binding
instrument related to the AUKUS partnership, the President
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the
text of such instrument.
(2) Non-duplication of efforts; rule of construction.--To
the extent the text of a non-binding instrument is submitted to
the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to subsection
(a), such text does not need to be submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 112b(a)(1)(A)(ii) of title 1, United States
Code, as amended by section 5947 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3476). Paragraph (1) shall not be
construed to relieve the executive branch of any other
requirement of section 112b of title 1, United States Code, as
amended so amended, or any other provision of law.
(3) Definitions.--In this section:
(A) In general.--The term ``text'', with respect to
a non-binding instrument, includes--
(i) any annex, appendix, codicil, side
agreement, side letter, or any document of
similar purpose or function to the
aforementioned, regardless of the title of the
document, that is entered into
contemporaneously and in conjunction with the
non-binding instrument; and
(ii) any implementing agreement or
arrangement, or any document of similar purpose
or function to the aforementioned, regardless
of the title of the document, that is entered
into contemporaneously and in conjunction with
the non-binding instrument.
(B) Contemporaneously and in conjunction with.--As
used in subparagraph (A), the term ``contemporaneously
and in conjunction with''--
(i) shall be construed liberally; and
(ii) may not be interpreted to require any
action to have occurred simultaneously or on
the same day.
(b) Report on AUKUS Partnership.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the
Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and
other appropriate heads of agencies, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on the AUKUS
partnership.
(2) Elements.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following elements:
(A) Strategy.--
(i) An identification of the defensive
military capability gaps and capacity
shortfalls that the AUKUS partnership seeks to
offset.
(ii) An explanation of the total cost to
the United States associated with Pillar One of
the AUKUS partnership.
(iii) A detailed explanation of how
enhanced access to the industrial base of
Australia is contributing to strengthening the
United States strategic position in Asia.
(iv) A detailed explanation of the military
and strategic benefit provided by the improved
access provided by naval bases of Australia.
(v) A detailed assessment of how
Australia's sovereign conventionally armed
nuclear attack submarines contribute to United
States defense and deterrence objectives in the
Indo-Pacific region.
(B) Implement the aukus partnership.--
(i) Progress made on achieving the Optimal
Pathway established for Australia's development
of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered
submarines, including the following elements:
(I) A description of progress made
by Australia, the United Kingdom, and
the United States to conclude an
Article 14 arrangement with the
International Atomic Energy Agency.
(II) A description of the status of
efforts of Australia, the United
Kingdom, and the United States to build
the supporting infrastructure to base
conventionally armed, nuclear-powered
attack submarines.
(III) Updates on the efforts by
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the
United States to train a workforce that
can build, sustain, and operate
conventionally armed, nuclear-powered
attack submarines.
(IV) A description of progress in
establishing submarine support
facilities capable of hosting
rotational forces in western Australia
by 2027.
(V) A description of progress made
in improving United States submarine
production capabilities that will
enable the United States to meet--
(aa) its objectives of
providing up to five Virginia
Class submarines to Australia
by the early to mid-2030's; and
(bb) United States
submarine production
requirements.
(ii) Progress made on Pillar Two of the
AUKUS partnership, including the following
elements:
(I) An assessment of the efforts of
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the
United States to enhance collaboration
across the following eight trilateral
lines of effort:
(aa) Underseas
capabilities.
(bb) Quantum technologies.
(cc) Artificial
intelligence and autonomy.
(dd) Advanced cyber
capabilities.
(ee) Hypersonic and
counter-hypersonic
capabilities.
(ff) Electronic warfare.
(gg) Innovation.
(hh) Information sharing.
(II) An assessment of any new lines
of effort established.
Calendar No. 189
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2043
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A BILL
To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for
other purposes.
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August 22, 2023
Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of July 27, 2023,
with an amendment