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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 5581 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 5581

  To strengthen and expand efforts to identify, include, and advance 
    untapped potential in the United States' international affairs 
   workforce to strengthen national security, and for other purposes.

_______________________________________________________________________

                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            December 18 (legislative day, December 16), 2024

  Mr. Cardin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
             referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                                 A BILL

 
  To strengthen and expand efforts to identify, include, and advance 
    untapped potential in the United States' international affairs 
   workforce to strengthen national security, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Titles.--This Act may be cited as the ``American Foreign 
Affairs Talent Expansion Act: Diversity in Diplomacy and Development'' 
or the ``American FATE Act''.
    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short titles; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
                TITLE I--TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Sec. 101. Findings.
Sec. 102. Statement of policy.
Sec. 103. Diversity and inclusion offices.
Sec. 104. Recruitment and retention of the international affairs 
                            workforce.
Sec. 105. Agency workforce transparency and accountability.
Sec. 106. Collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce data.
Sec. 107. Employee satisfaction and exit surveys.
Sec. 108. Comprehensive policy on vetting and transparency.
Sec. 109. Streamlining discrimination and harassment reporting.
Sec. 110. Addressing host country discriminatory treatment.
Sec. 111. Accountability in assignment restrictions and reviews.
Sec. 112. Mitigating bias in artificial intelligence use.
                          TITLE II--PERSONNEL

Sec. 201. Upholding merit system principles as key components in 
                            international affairs agencies.
Sec. 202. Recruitment and retention of locally employed staff.
Sec. 203. Personal service contractor compliance.
Sec. 204. Patricia Roberts Harris and Valerie Dickson-Horton Mid-Career 
                            Mentorship Program.
Sec. 205. Modification of lateral entry Foreign Service programs.
Sec. 206. Foreign Service Reappointment Program.
Sec. 207. Adjustment to promotion precepts.
Sec. 208. Workplace flexibility and training.
Sec. 209. Expanding fellowship programs.
Sec. 210. Foreign Service Institute curriculum expansion.
Sec. 211. Expansion of Department of State and USAID Diplomat-in-
                            Residence programs.
                     TITLE III--GLOBAL INITIATIVES

Sec. 301. Statement of policy on equity principals, policies, and 
                            action plans.
Sec. 302. Department of State equity plans and measurement.
Sec. 303. Strengthening public diplomacy efforts with geographically 
                            remote and underserved communities 
                            overseas.
Sec. 304. Support for young leaders initiatives.
Sec. 305. Office of Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs.
Sec. 306. Senior Advisor for Race and Ethnic Affairs.
Sec. 307. United States policy to foster empowerment and inclusion and 
                            prevent and respond to racial and ethnic 
                            discrimination and violence.
Sec. 308. Combating international racially and ethnically motivated 
                            extremism.
Sec. 309. Commemorating the International Decade for People of African 
                            Descent.
Sec. 310. Transatlantic slave trade transitional justice initiatives.
Sec. 311. United States Institute of Peace Program for Global Race and 
                            Ethnic Relations and Peace.
Sec. 312. Increasing the collaboration between the Department of State 
                            and the Smithsonian Institution with 
                            respect to education and cultural affairs.
Sec. 313. Strengthening tolerance activities in the Organization for 
                            Security and Co-operation in Europe region.
Sec. 314. Empowering Afro-descent and indigenous communities in 
                            international development and conservation.
                 TITLE IV--CAREER PIPELINE INITIATIVES

Sec. 401. Expanding Department of State and USAID Hispanic Association 
                            of Colleges and Universities initiatives.
Sec. 402. International affairs institutions at minority-serving 
                            institutions.
Sec. 403. Establishing Centers of Excellence in foreign affairs and 
                            assistance.
Sec. 404. Foreign Affairs Bridge Program.
Sec. 405. International affairs graduate fellowship program.
Sec. 406. Increasing employment opportunities at international 
                            organizations.
Sec. 407. Extending paths to service for paid student interns in 
                            international affairs careers.
Sec. 408. Foreign Service fellowships for graduate students and 
                            faculty.
                 TITLE V--MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVES

Sec. 501. Expanding United States minority-owned business procurement 
                            at international affairs agencies.
Sec. 502. Small business consulting services and technical assistance.
Sec. 503. Minority business international exposition participation.
Sec. 504. Expanding United States business opportunities overseas.
Sec. 505. Nondiscrimination in foreign assistance.
Sec. 506. Nondiscrimination in foreign acquisitions.
Sec. 507. Inclusive economic policies and practices.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the 
        Administrator of the United States Agency for International 
        Development.
            (2) Applicant flow data.--The term ``applicant flow data'' 
        means data tracking the rate of applications for job positions 
        among demographic categories.
            (3) Appropriate congressional committees.--Except as 
        otherwise provided, the term ``appropriate congressional 
        committees'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
                Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
                of Representatives.
            (4) CDIO.--The term ``CDIO'' means the Chief Diversity and 
        Inclusion Officer.
            (5) DEIA.--The term ``DEIA'' means diversity, equity, 
        inclusion, and accessibility.
            (6) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means 
        facts or statistics relating to the demographic categories 
        specified in the Office of Management and Budget statistical 
        policy directive titled ``Standards for Maintaining, 
        Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity'' 
        (81 Fed. Reg. 67398 ).
            (7) Diversity.--The term ``diversity'' means diversity of 
        persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, 
        age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or 
        other demographic categories.
            (8) Equity.--The term ``equity'' means the consistent and 
        systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all 
        individuals, including individuals who are members of 
        underserved communities that have been denied such treatment.
            (9) Hispanic-serving institution.--The term ``Hispanic-
        serving institution'' has the meaning given such term in 
        section 502(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
        U.S.C. 1101a(a)(1)).
            (10) Historically black college or university; hbcu.--The 
        terms ``historically Black college or university'' and ``HBCU'' 
        have the meaning given the term ``part B institution'' in 
        section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
        1061(2)).
            (11) International affairs agency; agency.--Except as 
        otherwise provided, the terms ``international affairs agency'' 
        and ``agency'' mean--
                    (A) the Department of State;
                    (B) the United States Agency for International 
                Development;
                    (C) the United States Agency for Global Media;
                    (D) the Peace Corps;
                    (E) the Millennium Challenge Corporation;
                    (F) the United States International Development 
                Finance Corporation;
                    (G) the United States Trade and Development Agency;
                    (H) the Export-Import Bank of the United States; 
                and
                    (I) any other Federal agency that receives 
                appropriations under function 150 (international 
                affairs) to the extent such funding is being used by 
                the agency to carry out activities.
            (12) Minority.--The term ``minority'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 365(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
        (20 U.S.C. 1067k(2)).
            (13) Minority business.--The term ``minority business'' is 
        a business that is not less than 51 percent-owned by 1 or more 
        members of, or where the management and daily business 
        operations are controlled by--
                    (A) Blacks or African Americans;
                    (B) Hispanics or Latino Americans;
                    (C) American Indians;
                    (D) Alaska Natives;
                    (E) Asian Americans; or
                    (F) Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
            (14) Minority-serving institution; msi.--The terms 
        ``minority-serving institution'' and ``MSI'' mean an 
        institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of 
        the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))--
                    (A) that has an enrollment of at least 1,000 
                undergraduate students; and
                    (B) at which more than 50 percent of the student 
                population is African American, Hispanic American, 
                Native American, or Asian American students, as 
                verified by the Office for Civil Rights of the 
                Department of Education.
            (15) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of State.
            (16) Tribally controlled college or university.--The term 
        ``tribally controlled college or university'' has the meaning 
        given such term in the first section of the Tribally Controlled 
        Community College Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 
        1801(a)(4)).
            (17) Underrepresented group.--The term ``underrepresented 
        group'' has the meaning given the term ``minority'' in section 
        365(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
        1067k(2)).
            (18) Underserved communities.--The term ``underserved 
        communities'' means overseas populations sharing a particular 
        characteristic or geographic communities that have been 
        systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in any 
        aspect of economic, social, or civic life.
            (19) USAID.--The term ``USAID'' means the United States 
        Agency for International Development.
            (20) Workforce.--The term ``workforce'' means direct hires 
        in the civil or foreign service, contractors, foreign service 
        nationals, and others working under the authority of any 
        Government agency.

                TITLE I--TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

SEC. 101. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) One of the United States' greatest assets in protecting 
        and advancing the interests of the United States abroad is the 
        talent and diversity of the international affairs workforce.
            (2) The United States has made important progress towards 
        utilizing the extraordinary range of backgrounds, cultures, 
        perspectives, skills, and experiences of the population of the 
        United States as a strategic asset for advancing United States 
        national security, economic, and human rights interests abroad.
            (3) Despite such progress, international affairs agencies 
        continue to face difficulties in recruiting, retaining, and 
        promoting diverse talent, especially to mid- and senior-levels 
        of leadership.
            (4) International affairs agencies would greatly benefit 
        from continued efforts to strengthen and expand DEIA 
        initiatives and principles in their workforces and domestic and 
        overseas operations and programs.

SEC. 102. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

    It is the policy of the United States that--
            (1) in order to protect and advance the interests of the 
        United States abroad, international affairs agencies must have 
        a workforce that reflects the rich composition and talent of 
        its citizenry;
            (2) the skills, knowledge, perspectives, ideas, and 
        experiences of all members of the workforces of international 
        affairs agencies contribute to the vitality and success of 
        international diplomacy and development efforts;
            (3) promoting DEIA within the international affairs 
        workforce must be a joint effort that requires--
                    (A) engagement by senior leadership, managers, and 
                the entire workforce; and
                    (B) effective collaboration among those responsible 
                for human resources, equal employment opportunity, and 
                diversity and inclusion issues; and
            (4) as the United States becomes more diverse and faces 
        more complex challenges, the United States must continue to 
        invest in policies to recruit, retain, and develop the best and 
        brightest from all segments of the population of the United 
        States.

SEC. 103. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICES.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that diversity 
and inclusion offices are crucial in advancing transparency, 
accountability, and merit-based policies and practices that promote 
retention and efficiency.
    (b) Authorization of Diversity and Inclusion Offices.--The 
headquarters of each international affairs agency may establish a 
Diversity and Inclusion Office (referred to in this section as the 
``Office'').
    (c) Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers.--Each Office shall be 
led by a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, who shall--
            (1) hold the rank and status of ambassador, Senior 
        Executive Service, or an equivalent position, if applicable;
            (2) report directly to the Secretary, the Administrator, or 
        the head of any other international affairs agency to which 
        such position is assigned;
            (3) be supported by senior and other personnel with 
        expertise in DEIA;
            (4) act as the principal advisor for such agency on matters 
        related to DEIA; and
            (5) be responsible for--
                    (A) leading the development and strategic planning 
                of proactive DEIA initiatives, including agency DEIA 
                strategic plans or other agency strategic plans that 
                support diverse workforces and advance fair and 
                transparent human resources policies and practices;
                    (B) advancing transparency, accountability, and 
                meritocracy in the hiring, recruitment, and retention 
                of a diverse workforce, including through collaboration 
                with other offices, bureaus, units, and organizations 
                within the agency to provide support in assessing 
                potential barriers and developing hiring, recruitment, 
                retention, and promotion strategies, including 
                developing and utilizing entry-level and mid-career 
                hiring authorities that facilitate linguistic, 
                cultural, regional, functional, and other diverse 
                expertise needed to address 21st century diplomacy and 
                development challenges;
                    (C) recommending relevant professional development 
                and training initiatives for the agency workforce;
                    (D) ensuring the agency complies with all relevant 
                equal employment opportunity and other relevant laws 
                and regulations, as applicable;
                    (E) serving as a permanent voting member of any 
                subagency, committee, or panel responsible for the 
                selection of senior leadership positions within the 
                agency, including Chiefs of Mission, Deputy Assistant 
                Secretaries, Deputy Chiefs of Mission, Principal 
                Officers, Deputy Administrators, Vice Presidents, 
                Senior Executive Service positions (as defined in 
                section 3132(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code), and 
                Senior Foreign Service positions;
                    (F) coordinating and engaging with the CDIOs at 
                other agency and interagency offices, bureaus, and 
                entities responsible for civil and human rights, 
                employment discrimination, human resources, talent 
                management, and other related issues, as necessary, 
                including the Office of Personnel Management, to assess 
                areas of improvement for hiring, recruitment, and 
                retention within the agency;
                    (G) working with relevant officials, including 
                officials from human resources offices, civil rights 
                offices, and the Foreign Service Institute, to provide 
                all employees and persons working overseas under chief 
                of mission authority country-specific training 
                regarding--
                            (i) fair and equitable employment practices 
                        and nondiscrimination and harassment policies; 
                        and
                            (ii) underserved, vulnerable, and 
                        marginalized communities, including how country 
                        languages, economies, environments, health, 
                        education, cultural and religious practices, 
                        histories, norms, and practices may impact 
                        diverse United States personnel and their 
                        families;
                    (H) coordinating and collaborating, as necessary 
                and appropriate, with other bureaus and offices 
                responsible for DEIA initiatives, including Ambassadors 
                at-large, Special Representatives, Civil Rights 
                Offices, Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, 
                and entities with similar responsibilities at other 
                agencies;
                    (I) utilizing surveys, scorecards, dashboards, and 
                other data collection tools and metrics to measure and 
                review the implementation and effectiveness of agency 
                efforts--
                            (i) to promote workforce cohesion, 
                        transparency, efficiency, and merit-based 
                        policies and practices, including reviewing 
                        DEIA and other precepts and performance review 
                        processes and procedures; and
                            (ii) implement accountability mechanisms in 
                        eliminating discrimination and harassment; and
                    (J) engaging in any other activities that will 
                assist in fulfilling the mission of the Office.

SEC. 104. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 
              WORKFORCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 5403(c)(1)(A) of the Department of State 
Authorization Act of 2021 (22 U.S.C. 2736a(c)(1)(A)) is amended by 
striking ``Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan for 2016-2020'' and 
inserting ``Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic 
Plan for 2022-2026''.
    (b) Applicability to Other International Affairs Agencies.--The 
President shall ensure that the recruitment, retention, and training 
policies that the Department of State is required to carry out under 
section 5403 of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 (22 
U.S.C. 2736a) are similarly carried out by the heads of the other 
international affairs agencies.

SEC. 105. AGENCY WORKFORCE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
international affairs agencies should operate with comprehensive 
strategic plans that ensure coherent, effective, and measurable 
outcomes to advance fair and transparent processes in recruiting, 
training, promoting, and retaining a representative international 
affairs workforce.
    (b) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and every 4 years thereafter, the CDIO of each 
international affairs agency, or senior official designated by the head 
of the agency, shall develop or update and publish on the agency's 
website an agency-wide strategic plan that--
            (1) highlights comprehensive, data-driven strategies to 
        systematically and regularly examine employment policies and 
        practices and identify and remove barriers to equal employment;
            (2) identifies appropriate practices to improve the 
        transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of the efforts 
        of the agency to formulate employment practices that are 
        consistent with merit-based system principles; and
            (3) establishes metrics and a system for regular reporting 
        on the progress in implementing the strategic plan, such as 
        demographic baseline data, focus groups, surveys, scorecards, 
        dashboards, and other data collection and reporting tools.
    (c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary, the 
Administrator, or the head of the relevant agency shall publish or 
update the public website of the respective agency to describe the 
agency's efforts to implement the agency's diversity, equity, 
inclusion, and accessibility strategic plan or any other comprehensive 
strategic plan that advances fair and transparent human resources 
policies and practices, including efforts involving--
            (1) workforce pay and compensation;
            (2) recruitment, hiring, promotions, and retention;
            (3) reasonable accommodations for disabilities;
            (4) reasonable accommodations for religious practices;
            (5) safe workplaces, including addressing bullying, 
        harassment, and discrimination; and
            (6) working with employee resource groups.

SEC. 106. COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND DISSEMINATION OF WORKFORCE DATA.

    (a) Initial Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the head of each international affairs agency shall submit a 
report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes 
disaggregated demographic data and other information regarding the 
diversity of the workforce of the agency.
    (b) Data.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include, 
to the maximum extent the collection and dissemination of such data can 
be handled in a manner that protects the confidentiality of individuals 
and is otherwise permissible by law--
            (1) for the 3-year period ending on the date of the 
        enactment of this Act, demographic data on each element of the 
        workforce of the agency, disaggregated by rank and grade or 
        grade-equivalent, with respect to--
                    (A) individuals hired to join the workforce;
                    (B) individuals promoted, including promotions to 
                and within the Senior Executive Service or the Senior 
                Foreign Service;
                    (C) individuals serving as special assistants or 
                senior advisors in any of the front offices of the head 
                of agency;
                    (D) individuals serving as detailees to the 
                National Security Council;
                    (E) individuals serving on selection boards;
                    (F) members of any external advisory committee or 
                board who are subject to appointment by individuals at 
                senior positions in the agency;
                    (G) individuals participating in professional 
                development programs of the agency and the extent to 
                which such participants have been placed into senior 
                positions within the agency after such participation;
                    (H) individuals participating in mentorship or 
                retention programs; and
                    (I) individuals who separated from the agency, 
                including individuals in the Senior Executive Service 
                or the Senior Foreign Service; and
            (2) data on the overall number of individuals who are part 
        of the workforce, the percentages of such workforce 
        corresponding to each element specified in paragraph (1), and 
        the percentages corresponding to each rank, grade, or grade 
        equivalent.
    (c) Effectiveness of Agency Efforts.--The report required under 
subsection (a) shall describe and assess the effectiveness of the 
agency's efforts--
            (1) to propagate fairness, impartiality, and inclusion in 
        the work environment, both domestically and at overseas posts;
            (2) to enforce anti-harassment and anti-discrimination 
        policies, both domestically and at overseas posts;
            (3) to refrain from engaging in unlawful discrimination in 
        any phase of the employment process, including recruitment, 
        hiring, evaluation, assignments, promotion, retention, and 
        training;
            (4) to prevent retaliation against employees for 
        participating in a protected equal employment opportunity 
        activity or for reporting sexual harassment or sexual assault;
            (5) to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified 
        employees and applicants with disabilities; and
            (6) to recruit a representative workforce by--
                    (A) recruiting women, persons with disabilities, 
                and minorities;
                    (B) recruiting at women's colleges, historically 
                Black colleges and universities, minority-serving 
                institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal 
                colleges and universities, and other institutions 
                serving a significant percentage of minority students;
                    (C) placing job advertisements in newspapers, 
                magazines, and job sites oriented toward women and 
                minorities;
                    (D) sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban 
                and rural communities and at land-grant colleges or 
                universities;
                    (E) providing paid internship and other 
                opportunities;
                    (F) recruiting mid-level and senior-level 
                professionals through programs designed to increase 
                representation in international affairs of people 
                belonging to traditionally underrepresented groups; and
                    (G) offering the Foreign Service written and oral 
                assessment examinations in several locations throughout 
                the unit.
    (d) Annual Report.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the 
        publication of the report required under subsection (a), and 
        annually thereafter for the following 5 years, the head of each 
        agency shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional 
        committees, and make such report available on the agency's 
        website, that includes, without compromising the 
        confidentiality of individuals and to the extent otherwise 
        consistent with law--
                    (A) disaggregated demographic data, to the maximum 
                extent that collection of such data is permissible by 
                law, relating to the workforce and information on the 
                status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the 
                agency;
                    (B) an analysis of applicant flow data, to the 
                maximum extent that collection of such data is 
                permissible by law; and
                    (C) disaggregated demographic data relating to 
                participants in professional development programs of 
                the agency and the rate of placement into senior 
                positions for participants in such programs.
            (2) Combination with other annual report.--The report 
        required under paragraph (1) may be combined with another 
        annual report required by law, to the extent practicable.

SEC. 107. EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION AND EXIT SURVEYS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that employee 
surveys are useful tools to gather feedback on employee satisfaction, 
engagement, morale, perceptions of management and leadership, and other 
aspects of the workforce critical to retention and efficiency.
    (b) Required Annual Surveys.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the head of 
        each international affairs agency shall conduct an annual 
        employee satisfaction survey for domestic and overseas 
        employees, including locally employed staff, as applicable, to 
        assess the level of job satisfaction, work environment, and 
        overall employee experience within the agency.
            (2) Open-ended responses.--The survey required under 
        paragraph (1) shall include options for open-ended responses.
            (3) Survey questions.--The survey required under paragraph 
        (1) shall include questions regarding--
                    (A) work-life balance and workplace flexibility, 
                such as telework and flex schedules;
                    (B) compensation and benefits;
                    (C) career development opportunities;
                    (D) the performance evaluation and promotion 
                process, including fairness and transparency;
                    (E) communication channels and effectiveness;
                    (F) leadership and management;
                    (G) organizational culture;
                    (H) awareness and effectiveness of complaint 
                measures;
                    (I) accessibility and accommodations;
                    (J) availability of transportation to and from a 
                work station;
                    (K) information technology infrastructure 
                functionality and accessibility;
                    (L) the employee's understanding of the agency's 
                structure, mission, and goals;
                    (M) alignment and relevance of work to the agency's 
                mission;
                    (N) sense of empowerment to affect positive change; 
                and
                    (O) experiences with harassment, discrimination, 
                retaliation, and other events that contribute to 
                attrition and negatively impact work culture and 
                productivity.
    (c) Required Exit Surveys.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, each international affairs agency 
        shall develop and implement a standardized, confidential exit 
        survey process that includes anonymous feedback and exit 
        interviews with employees who voluntarily separate from the 
        agency, whether through resignation, retirement, or other 
        means.
            (2) Scope.--The exit surveys conducted pursuant to 
        paragraph (1) shall--
                    (A) 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, or retaliation;
                            (ii) their overall experience with the 
                        agency; and
                            (iii) any suggestions for improvement; and
                    (B) 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 agency's 
                        performance; and
                            (vii) if applicable, the name and industry 
                        of the employee's future employer.
            (3) Compilation of results.--The head of each agency shall 
        compile and analyze the anonymized exit survey data collected 
        pursuant to paragraph (1) to identify trends, common themes, 
        and areas needing improvement within the agency.
            (4) Combination with other annual report.--The report 
        required under paragraph (1) may be combined with another 
        annual report required by law, to the extent practicable.

SEC. 108. COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON VETTING AND TRANSPARENCY.

    (a) Comprehensive Policy on Vetting and Transparency.--Not later 
than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of 
each international affairs agency shall develop a consistent and 
enhanced vetting process that takes into account individuals with 
substantiated claims of discrimination or harassment are not considered 
for promotions or assignments to senior positions at grade GS-14 
equivalent and higher.
    (b) Elements of Comprehensive Vetting Policy.--After any 
investigation into an allegation of discrimination, harassment, or 
bullying, the Office of Civil Rights, human resources offices, a Chief 
Diversity and Inclusion Officer, or another office with 
responsibilities related to such investigation reporting directly to 
the agency head shall jointly or individually submit a written summary 
of any findings of any substantiated allegations to the panel or 
individuals responsible for assignments to senior positions before 
rendering a recommendation for promotion.
    (c) Response.--The agency head shall develop a process for 
candidates to respond to any allegations that are substantiated and 
presented to the panel responsible for vetting such candidates.
    (d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the agency head shall submit a report to the agency workforce 
and the appropriate congressional committees that identifies the number 
of candidates confirmed for senior posts against whom there were 
allegations of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

SEC. 109. STREAMLINING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT REPORTING.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) efficient and transparent complaint processes 
        contribute to safe and professional workplaces and are critical 
        to retaining talented and productive workforces;
            (2) processes to report allegations of discrimination, 
        bullying, and harassment should be clearly explained and easily 
        accessible to agency workforces; and
            (3) a single point of initial reporting streamlines the 
        complaint process and ensures complaints will be addressed in a 
        consistent and timely manner.
    (b) Streamlined Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the head of each international affairs 
agency, in consultation with the CDIO, the Office of Civil Rights, and 
other relevant officials, as appropriate, shall establish a single 
point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination, bullying, 
and harassment that provides--
            (1) an initial review of the allegations; and
            (2) the ability to file multiple claims based upon a single 
        complaint, if necessary.
    (c) Agency Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for the following 5 
years, the head of each international affairs agency shall submit a 
report that identifies the staffing, budget, and any other necessary 
resources to increase efficiency in addressing allegations of 
discrimination, bullying, and harassment within such agency.

SEC. 110. ADDRESSING HOST COUNTRY DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, while 
serving overseas, Chiefs of Mission and embassy and consulate 
leadership are responsible for assisting employees and their families 
in addressing discriminatory treatment due to race, ethnicity, gender, 
age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, 
disability, national origin, or other protected characteristics or 
factors even when--
            (1) such treatment is external to the embassy or mission; 
        and
            (2) local country norms and laws do not provide the legal 
        options available in the United States to address unjust 
        treatment.
    (b) Policy to Counter Discriminatory Treatment.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require each United 
        States diplomatic mission to develop and convey to its 
        employees a policy to counter discriminatory treatment against 
        employees and their family members while serving in their 
        assigned country by host government officials, security 
        personnel, customs and immigration officials, and others 
        working for businesses with contractual or grant relationships 
        with the United States Government, including schools and 
        educational institutions.
            (2) Elements.--The policy required under paragraph (1) 
        shall--
                    (A) include the complete range of available 
                actions, such as calls to host government officials, 
                letters of protest, and diplomatic notes emphasizing 
                the importance of equitable treatment of all United 
                States Government personnel;
                    (B) require post leadership to inform employees and 
                family members, upon their arrival at such post, of the 
                leadership's willingness to address any incidents of 
                discriminatory treatment, if necessary, especially in 
                countries in which there is a historical precedent of 
                host government or societal bias or discrimination 
                towards persons based upon the characteristics referred 
                to in subsection (a) or other factors; and
                    (C) outline expectations regarding when employees 
                will be provided updates or receive resolution 
                following the report of an incident.

SEC. 111. 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 based on race, ethnicity, national 
        origin, or other demographic factors may undermine the United 
        States Government's ability to deploy relevant cultural, 
        linguistic, and other important skills at diplomatic posts 
        abroad if not applied judiciously; and
            (2) each agency should continuously track, evaluate, and 
        report assignment restrictions demographic data to assist in 
        addressing any bias in assignment processes.
    (b) Notification of Status.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, the Administrator, or 
        the head of an international affairs agency, as appropriate, 
        shall provide a status update for all personnel who, during the 
        2-year period immediately preceding 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.
            (2) Standard operating procedures.--The head of each agency 
        shall design standard operating procedures and implement 
        improved training for security personnel and adjudicators 
        responsible for determining eligibility assignments in order to 
        prevent race, ethnicity, national origin, or other demographic 
        factors from being utilized as proxies for adjudicating risk.

SEC. 112. MITIGATING BIAS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, with the 
integration of artificial intelligence into agency work and operations, 
measures should be taken to address bias in artificial intelligence 
models to reduce the likelihood of negative results or discriminatory 
outcomes.
    (b) Experts and Technologists.--The head of each international 
affairs agency shall employ experts, including technologists, social 
scientists, and legal experts, and fellows from established programs, 
to support the development of a risk-mitigation framework that promotes 
trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, including testing and 
correcting for racial, ethnic, gender, age, national origin, 
geographic, and other bias in artificial intelligence training data and 
applications.
    (c) Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter for the following 8 years, 
the head of each agency shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees that--
            (1) describes the agency's efforts to support the safe, 
        secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial 
        intelligence; and
            (2) includes agency efforts to test and correct for any 
        bias in artificial intelligence training data and applications, 
        and any resources needed to improve the effectiveness of such 
        efforts.

                          TITLE II--PERSONNEL

SEC. 201. UPHOLDING MERIT SYSTEM PRINCIPLES AS KEY COMPONENTS IN 
              INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AGENCIES.

    It is the sense of Congress that the merit system principles for 
the Civil Service set forth in section 2301(b) of title 5, United 
States Code, should continue to be upheld as key components of 
international affairs agency recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, 
and leadership human resources practices in accordance with the 
following standards:
            (1) Recruitment should be from qualified individuals from 
        appropriate sources in an endeavor to achieve a workforce from 
        all segments of society, and selection and advancement should 
        be determined on the basis of relative ability, knowledge and 
        skills, after fair and open competition which assures that all 
        receive equal opportunity.
            (2) All employees and applicants for employment should 
        receive fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of 
        personnel management without regard to political affiliation, 
        race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, marital 
        status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, 
        and other demographic or social factors and with proper regard 
        for their privacy and constitutional rights.
            (3) Equal pay should be provided for work of equal value, 
        with appropriate consideration of both national and local rates 
        paid by employers in the private sector, and appropriate 
        incentives and recognition should be provided for excellence in 
        performance.
            (4) All employees should maintain high standards of 
        integrity, conduct, and concern for the public interest.
            (5) The Federal workforce should be efficient and 
        effective.
            (6) Employees should be retained on the basis of their 
        performance, inadequate performance should be corrected, and 
        employees should be separated who cannot or will not improve 
        their performance to meet required standards.
            (7) Employees should be provided effective education and 
        training in cases in which such education and training would 
        result in better organizational and individual performance.
            (8) Employees should be--
                    (A) protected against arbitrary action, personal 
                favoritism, or coercion for partisan political 
                purposes, and
                    (B) prohibited from using their official authority 
                or influence for the purpose of interfering with or 
                affecting the result of an election or a nomination for 
                election.
            (9) Employees should be protected against reprisal for the 
        lawful disclosure of information which the employees reasonably 
        believe evidences--
                    (A) a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or
                    (B) mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse 
                of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to 
                public health or safety.

SEC. 202. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the effectiveness and stability of United States 
        diplomatic missions are intrinsically linked to the dedication 
        and expertise of locally employed staff;
            (2) providing comprehensive training and professional 
        development opportunities for locally employed staff and 
        offering competitive compensation packages that are benchmarked 
        against the local market are essential practices that retain 
        valuable talent and reflect the United States' commitment to 
        fair and equitable employment practices worldwide.
    (b) Authorization.--The head of each international affairs agency 
shall maintain the prevailing wage rate goal for positions in the local 
compensation plan at or above the 75th percentile, to the extent 
practicable.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
        the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030, 
        $500,000, which shall be used--
                    (A) to assist with overseas recruitment and 
                retention, including addressing continuing staffing 
                shortages at key posts; and
                    (B) to conduct biannual regional workshops on human 
                resource policies and processes, including logistics, 
                finances, anti-discrimination, and DEIA, for United 
                States citizens and locally employed staff at United 
                States diplomatic missions.
            (2) Workshop participants.--Each workshop conducted 
        pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) shall include at least 1 locally 
        employed staff and 1 United States citizen staff member from 
        the participating missions.

SEC. 203. PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE.

    (a) In General.--Prime contractor and subcontractor recruiting 
initiatives for personal services contractors shall--
            (1) comply with Executive Order 11246 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 
        note; relating to equal employment opportunity) and any other 
        applicable nondiscrimination award regulations; and
            (2) when sourcing for positions of employment, include 
        outreach to--
                    (A) minorities and minority-serving institutions;
                    (B) individuals with disabilities;
                    (C) rural communities; and
                    (D) other underrepresented groups.
    (b) Annual Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the Secretary, the Administrator, and the head of each of the 
other international affairs agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a 
report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes, with 
respect to all personal services contractors hired during any of the 5 
fiscal years immediately preceding the date on which the report is 
submitted, data on award allocations to prime contractors and any of 
their subcontractors, if applicable, disaggregated by demographic data, 
including State of residence at the time the application was filed.

SEC. 204. PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS AND VALERIE DICKSON-HORTON MID-CAREER 
              MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) mid-career mentorship programs can assist in the 
        retention of employees and decreased attrition of mid-career 
        employees, including employees who have demonstrated potential 
        for advancement and may be at risk of leaving the Department of 
        State, such as African-American women and others identified by 
        the Department; and
            (2) Patricia Roberts Harris, who was the first African 
        American woman to serve as an Ambassador, and Valerie Dickson-
        Horton, who was among the first African American women to serve 
        as a Mission Director and Assistant Administrator of the United 
        States Agency for International Development, deserved to be 
        recognized for their groundbreaking service in the Department 
        of State and USAID.
    (b) Renaming the Program.--Section 6205(a) of the Department of 
State Authorization Act of 2023 (division F of Public Law 118-31) is 
amended by striking ``establish a Mid-Career Mentoring Program'' and 
inserting ``establish the Patricia Roberts Harris and Valerie Dickson-
Horton Mid-Career Mentoring Program''.

SEC. 205. MODIFICATION OF LATERAL ENTRY FOREIGN SERVICE PROGRAMS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the Foreign Service should permit mid-career entry to 
        qualified individuals who are willing to bring their talents 
        and experience to the work of the Foreign Service; and
            (2) the lateral entry program authorized under this section 
        should be used to address disparities in retention and 
        promotion identified by data compiled by international affairs 
        agencies and Government Accountability Office reports by 
        identifying, attracting, and welcoming into the Foreign Service 
        highly qualified mid-career professionals, including 
        minorities.
    (b) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``mid-career 
professional'' means an individual who has the skills and experience to 
serve as a mid-level Foreign Service officer (class 3, 2, or 1) or in 
an equivalent position.
    (c) Establishment of Program.--Each agency, as appropriate, is 
authorized to establish a program that fully complies with current 
Foreign Service intake procedures to encourage lateral entry into the 
Foreign Service by mid-career professionals with critical specialized 
skills, including individuals who belong to underrepresented groups.
    (d) Administration.--Each program established pursuant to 
subsection (c) shall be administered jointly by the respective agency's 
personnel office head and the CDIO or another designated senior 
official with responsibilities for transparency and accountability in 
employment practices.
    (e) Program Requirements.--The head of each agency, in implementing 
the program established pursuant to subsection (c), shall--
            (1) establish and publish eligibility criteria for 
        candidates to participate in the program;
            (2) carry out national recruitment efforts to attract 
        highly qualified, mid-career professionals from the civil 
        service, private sector, academia, and other professions that 
        would serve to enrich the Foreign Service workforce and empower 
        it to perform more effectively, including recruiting from 
        underrepresented groups; and
            (3) include mentorship and other career development 
        opportunities as part of the program.
    (f) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, each agency shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees that--
            (1) describes the current status of the program established 
        pursuant to subsection (c); and
            (2) includes disaggregated demographic data regarding 
        program recruitment, acceptance, and placement rates.

SEC. 206. FOREIGN SERVICE REAPPOINTMENT PROGRAM.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the Department of State, USAID, and other international 
        affairs agencies, as appropriate, can benefit from the 
        experience and expertise of former Foreign Service Officers who 
        left the service mid-career and would be well served by options 
        for Foreign Service Officers who have left the service to re-
        enter the service mid-career, subject to certain eligibility 
        criteria and a review of their qualifications and experience; 
        and
            (2) findings by the Department of State and the Government 
        Accountability Office of greater attrition levels among African 
        Americans and other underrepresented groups suggest the need 
        for targeted programs to reappoint diverse talent at 
        international affairs agencies.
    (b) In General.--Section 183(b) of the Foreign Relations 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (Public Law 100-204; 22 
U.S.C. 3922a note) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) shall establish, not later than 60 days after the 
        date of the enactment of the American FATE Act, a reappointment 
        program for the Department of State and USAID that specifically 
        targets underrepresented groups with high rates of attrition 
        from the Foreign Service, as determined by the Department of 
        State, USAID, the Government Accountability Office, or other 
        official government data, including mid-career alumni of the 
        Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program and the Thomas R. 
        Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program.''.

SEC. 207. ADJUSTMENT TO PROMOTION PRECEPTS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
integrating precept principles regarding DEIA into Department of State 
promotions criteria--
            (1) underscores the United States commitment to 
        transparency and accountability in implementing merit-based 
        recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion policies;
            (2) fosters a culture that values the richness of diverse 
        perspectives and ensures equal opportunity; and
            (3) should continue to be included or referenced in the 
        Foreign Affairs Manual, Foreign Service Precepts, and the 
        Foreign Service Employee Evaluation Report.
    (b) Basis for Selection Board Review.--Section 603(b) of the 
Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4003(b)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) as 
        paragraphs (8), (9), and (10), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
            ``(7) a tangible commitment to the promotion of diversity, 
        equity, inclusion, and accessibility with colleagues and 
        external interlocutors;''.

SEC. 208. WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY AND TRAINING.

    (a) Sense of Congress.-- It is the sense of Congress that flexible 
operations policies, such as telework and job sharing--
            (1) help international affairs agencies to efficiently--
                    (A) accomplish their missions;
                    (B) manage their operations; and
                    (C) promote work-life balance for employees; and
            (2) can be a useful recruitment and retention tool, 
        including for employees with specialized skillsets, or for 
        those employees requiring accommodations, that improves 
        organization health and performance when appropriately planned, 
        monitored, and assessed.
    (b) Workplace Flexibility Training.--The head of each agency shall 
incorporate training on workplace flexibility options and operations 
policies into employee onboarding and every level of supervisory 
training.
    (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the head of each agency shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees regarding workplace flexibility that includes 
a summary of flexibility options and agency performance.

SEC. 209. EXPANDING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.

    (a) Rangel, Pickering, and Payne Fellowships.--Section 5306 of the 
Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 (division E of Public Law 
117-81) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``; authorization 
        of appropriations'' after ``programs'';
            (2) by striking ``It is the sense'' and inserting the 
        following:
    ``(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of State, for each of the fiscal years 
2025 through 2029, $20,000,000 for operations and administrative costs 
and stipends for program participants.''.
    (b) Diplomatic Security and Other Fellowships Programs; USAID Civil 
Service Fellowship Expansion.--Section 47 of the State Department Basic 
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2719) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``The Secretary of State may make 
                grants to postsecondary educational institutions or 
                students'' and inserting ``The Secretary of State and 
                the USAID Administrator shall make grants to minority-
                serving institutions, postsecondary education 
                institutions, or minority and other students'';
                    (B) by striking ``the Secretary shall'' and 
                inserting ``the Secretary and the USAID Administrator 
                shall''; and
                    (C) by inserting ``or by the USAID Administrator'' 
                after ``by the Secretary of State''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``minorities who 
        are'' before ``United States nationals''.

SEC. 210. FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE CURRICULUM EXPANSION.

    (a) Training of United States Personnel.--The Secretary, in 
coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall 
provide personnel serving in the United States or outside the United 
States under Chief of Mission authority with training regarding--
            (1) United States history, including a focus on the United 
        States Constitution;
            (2) United States Government, including a focus on the 
        functions of the 3 branches of Government and their respective 
        roles in foreign policy; and
            (3) cultural norms, practices, and protocol for each 
        service country, including country-specific training 
        regarding--
                    (A) past and present United States relations with 
                such country; and
                    (B) underserved, vulnerable, and marginalized 
                communities, including historical and contemporary 
                knowledge about race and ethnic relations, to 
                complement existing training regarding religious 
                communities.
    (b) Training of Foreign Service Officers and Presidential 
Appointees.--Section 708(a)(1) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 4028(a)(1)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) for Foreign Service Officers and Presidential 
                appointees, including Chiefs of Mission, in missions 
                abroad whose responsibilities include political, 
                economic, public diplomacy, security, or development 
                issues, a dedicated module of instruction on--
                            ``(i) United States history, including a 
                        focus on the United States Constitution;
                            ``(ii) United States Government, including 
                        a focus on the functions of the 3 branches of 
                        government and their respective roles in 
                        foreign policy; and
                            ``(iii) cultural norms, practices, and 
                        protocol for each service country, including 
                        country-specific training regarding--
                                    ``(I) past and present United 
                                States relations with such country; and
                                    ``(II) underserved, vulnerable, and 
                                marginalized communities, including 
                                historical and contemporary knowledge 
                                about race and ethnic relations, to 
                                complement existing trainings on 
                                religious communities.''.

SEC. 211. EXPANSION OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND USAID DIPLOMAT-IN-
              RESIDENCE PROGRAMS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Diplomats-in-Residence Program of the Department of State and the 
Development Diplomats in Residence Program of USAID increase awareness 
of international careers in the Foreign Service and the Civil Service.
    (b) Authorization.--The Secretary and the Administrator are 
authorized to support up to 60 Diplomat in Residence or Development 
Diplomat in Residence positions throughout the United States, including 
at minority-serving institutions and in urban and rural areas.
    (c) Reporting Requirements.--
            (1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after receiving 
        an assignment under the program, each Diplomat in Residence or 
        Development Diplomat in Residence shall submit a report to the 
        official who made such assignment that includes a plan for 
        carrying out activities that are specifically tailored for the 
        region, educational institution, and surrounding communities to 
        which the diplomat was assigned.
            (2) Final report.--After completing their assignment, the 
        Diplomats in Residence and the Development Diplomats in 
        Residence shall submit a report to the head of human resources 
        that describes any accomplishments, including how the diplomat 
        increased awareness of international career opportunities to 
        new and diverse populations.

                     TITLE III--GLOBAL INITIATIVES

SEC. 301. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON EQUITY PRINCIPALS, POLICIES, AND 
              ACTION PLANS.

    It is the policy of the United States to continue--
            (1) pursuing a comprehensive global approach to advancing 
        equity for all;
            (2) the important work of monitoring and addressing human 
        rights issues related to vulnerable, marginalized, or 
        underserved populations, including codifying in statute the 
        critical functions of the Department of State's--
                    (A) Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, 
                Democracy, and Human Rights;
                    (B) Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious 
                Freedom;
                    (C) Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues;
                    (D) Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat 
                Antisemitism;
                    (E) Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of 
                Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex 
                (LGBTQI+) Persons;
                    (F) Special Advisor on International Disability 
                Rights; and
                    (G) Special Representative for Racial Equity and 
                Justice;
            (3) advancing and strengthening policies related to 
        vulnerable, marginalized, and underserved populations that are 
        critical to United States human rights, economic, and national 
        security interests and a key aspect of United States diplomacy 
        and development efforts, including by--
                    (A) better harmonizing Department of State and 
                USAID human rights and equity policy goals and 
                objectives;
                    (B) providing agencies with dedicated staffing and 
                robust funding resources; and
                    (C) explicitly including a focus on race and 
                ethnicity in all work to complement existing religion, 
                gender, and disability policies; and
            (4) supporting the goals and intent of Executive Order 
        13985 (5 U.S.C. 601 note; relating to advancing racial equity 
        and support for underserved communities through the Federal 
        Government), including by establishing Agency Equity Teams, 
        comprised of senior officials from the office of the head of 
        each international affairs agency, the agency's CDIO, and the 
        agency's program, policy, civil rights, regulatory, science, 
        technology, service delivery, financial assistance and grants, 
        data, budget, procurement, public engagement, legal, and 
        evaluation offices, as appropriate--
                    (A) to support continued equity training and equity 
                leadership development for staff across all levels of 
                the agency's workforce;
                    (B) to develop and implement the agency's Equity 
                Action Plan, which shall include a comprehensive equity 
                strategy that uses the agency's policy, budgetary, 
                programmatic, service-delivery, procurement, data-
                collection processes, grantmaking, public engagement, 
                research and evaluation, and regulatory functions to 
                enable the agency's mission domestically and overseas;
                    (C) to annually publish an update regarding--
                            (i) the progress made by the agency on the 
                        actions, performance measures, and milestones 
                        highlighted in the preceding year's Equity 
                        Action Plan; and
                            (ii) any potential barriers that 
                        underserved communities may face in accessing 
                        and benefitting from the agency's policies, 
                        programs, and activities, including 
                        procurement, contracting, and grant 
                        opportunities; and
                    (D) to develop budgets and spending plans to ensure 
                the Agency Equity Team has sufficient resources, 
                including staffing and data collection capacity, to 
                implement the agency's Equity Action Plan and advance 
                equity goals.

SEC. 302. DEPARTMENT OF STATE EQUITY PLANS AND MEASUREMENT.

    (a) Appointment.--The Secretary shall appoint, within the immediate 
office of the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, 
Democracy, and Human Rights, a Deputy Assistant Secretary (referred to 
in this section as the ``DAS''), who shall advance United States 
national security through equity and support for underserved 
communities in the development and conduct of policies and programs 
outside the United States.
    (b) Duties.--The DAS shall--
            (1) report directly to the Under Secretary of State for 
        Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and the Under 
        Secretary of State for Management;
            (2) manage the Department of State's equity infrastructure, 
        such as assistance programs, diplomatic engagements, 
        procurement and contracts, and public diplomacy programs and 
        initiatives;
            (3) integrate equity and support for underserved 
        communities as a cross-cutting policy priority across strategic 
        planning and documents, tools, and guidance, and stakeholder 
        engagement at the Department of State by--
                    (A) leading the Department of State's Agency Equity 
                Team, which includes representatives from--
                            (i) the Office of Foreign Assistance;
                            (ii) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
                        Affairs;
                            (iii) the Bureau of Global Public Affairs;
                            (iv) the Under Secretary of State for 
                        Management;
                            (v) the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, 
                        and Labor;
                            (vi) the Bureau of International 
                        Organization Affairs;
                            (vii) the Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
                        Business Utilization; and
                            (viii) the Office of the Procurement 
                        Executive;
                    (B) developing, monitoring, and reporting on equity 
                assessment tools and country-specific baselines, 
                measurements, and reporting mechanisms, including a 
                social inclusion analysis tool, or other relevant 
                metrics;
                    (C) developing an annual budget to implement annual 
                agency-wide equity action plans;
                    (D) increasing transparency and accountability in 
                the management of procurement, contracts, and grants, 
                including for small and disadvantaged businesses and 
                minority-led organizations;
                    (E) expanding overseas outreach and engagement with 
                underserved communities, including providing programs 
                in languages used by minority and indigenous 
                communities, and utilizing live captioning services for 
                the deaf and hard of hearing; and
                    (F) working with the Director of the Foreign 
                Service Institute to develop and provide for all 
                employees and persons under Chief of Mission authority 
                country-specific trainings on issues related to 
                underserved communities, such as language, economy, 
                environment, health, education, and cultural and 
                religious practices;
            (4)(A) support the activities of the Department of State's 
        Equity Principals, including Department of State officials 
        responsible for leading Department-wide policies and strategies 
        for--
                    (i) racial, ethnic, and Indigenous communities;
                    (ii) women and girls;
                    (iii) persons with disabilities;
                    (iv) refugees and internally displaced persons;
                    (v) members of religious minority groups; and
                    (vi) LGBTQI+ persons;
            (B) coordinate activities, policies, and programs between 
        Equity Principals, as applicable; and
            (C) consult regarding the development and implementation of 
        annual budgets, equity action plans, and a uniform set of 
        indicators and standards for monitoring and evaluating the 
        efforts of their offices; and
            (5) review and implement recommendations from the July 2022 
        Government Accountability Office report to the Chairman of the 
        Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, entitled, 
        ``FOREIGN ASSISTANCE: State and USAID Are Taking Actions to 
        Advance Equity Abroad and Mitigate Challenges'' (GAO-22-
        105112).
    (c) Personnel.--The DAS shall be classified at not lower than GS-15 
of the General Schedule and shall be supported by senior staff with 
relevant expertise.

SEC. 303. STRENGTHENING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY EFFORTS WITH GEOGRAPHICALLY 
              REMOTE AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OVERSEAS.

    (a) Strategy Requirement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of State for Public 
Diplomacy and Public Affairs shall develop a strategy for updating the 
annual Public Diplomacy Implementation Plan that--
            (1) increases overseas outreach and engagement with 
        geographically remote and underserved populations, with the 
        goal of increasing participants from remote regions and 
        underserved populations in United States programs;
            (2) increases direct funding to enable public diplomacy 
        officers and locally employed staff to expand travel to 
        geographically remote and underserved regions in foreign 
        countries to support expanded outreach;
            (3) provides additional support for program candidates and 
        applicants from remote areas to attend interviews and 
        participate in application processes;
            (4) provides additional funding for translation, 
        subtitling, and interpretation services to expand audience 
        participation in embassy program and outreach events, such as 
        lectures, films, and cultural events;
            (5) improves physical accessibility and incorporates other 
        accessibility tools at established and future American Spaces 
        for individuals with disabilities;
            (6) increases access to English language training for 
        potential and current program applicants to increase 
        opportunities for participation in United States-based 
        educational or professional training programs;
            (7) develops and standardizes grant proposal development 
        skills training programs for new implementing partners in hard-
        to-reach and underserved communities; and
            (8) increases diverse representation in mid-career and 
        senior public diplomacy officers and locally employed staff.
    (b) Distribution.--The Under Secretary shall--
            (1) submit the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 
        (a) to the appropriate congressional committees; and
            (2) make such strategy available to the public, to the 
        extent practicable.

SEC. 304. SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LEADERS INITIATIVES.

    (a) Defined Term.--The term ``eligible young leader'' means an 
individual who--
            (1) is between 18 and 35 years of age;
            (2) has demonstrated strong capabilities in 
        entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, or leadership;
            (3) has positively impacted a community, organization, or 
        institution; and
            (4) may be a member of an underserved, marginalized, or 
        underrepresented population in his or her home country.
    (b) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to establish regional 
young leaders initiatives to build the capacity of eligible young 
leaders in areas that may include business, social entrepreneurship, 
civic leadership, public administration, energy and environment, 
science and technology, education, global health, peacebuilding and co-
existence, good governance, anti-corruption, promotion of democracy, 
and other areas by--
            (1) offering professional development, training, and 
        networking opportunities;
            (2) providing training to promote economic growth and 
        improve capacity in strategic sectors; and
            (3) identifying additional ways to connect alumni of these 
        initiatives to United States public and private resources and 
        institutions and strengthen ties with the United States.
    (c) Fellowships.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to award 
        fellowships to eligible young leaders under programs 
        established pursuant to subsection (b). Not fewer than 25 
        percent of fellowships awarded under this subsection shall be 
        allocated to members of an underserved, marginalized, or 
        underrepresented population in the relevant country.
            (2) Young leaders academic fellows program.--
                    (A) Establishment.--There is established in the 
                Department of State a Young Leaders Academic Fellows 
                Program, through which students from partner countries 
                shall be brought to the United States to build 
                practical expertise, leadership skills, and 
                professional networks.
                    (B) Eligibility criteria.--The Secretary may award 
                fellowships under the program established under 
                subparagraph (A) to eligible individuals based on--
                            (i) citizenship and residency in a partner 
                        country;
                            (ii) status as a full-time undergraduate 
                        student or a recent graduate of a college, 
                        university, or other institution of higher 
                        learning; and
                            (iii) any other criteria that the Secretary 
                        considers appropriate.
            (3) Young leaders professional fellows program.--
                    (A) Establishment.--There is established in the 
                Department of State a Young Leaders Professional 
                Fellows Program, through which professionals from 
                partner countries shall be brought to the United States 
                to build practical expertise, leadership skills, and 
                professional networks.
                    (B) Eligibility criteria.--The Secretary may award 
                fellowships under the program established under 
                subparagraph (A) to eligible individuals based on--
                            (i) citizenship and residency in a partner 
                        country;
                            (ii) status as an emerging leader in 
                        government, civil society, or the private 
                        sector;
                            (iii) current employment and 2 or more 
                        years of professional work experience; and
                            (iv) any other criteria that the Secretary 
                        considers appropriate.
    (d) Regional Leadership Centers and Networks.--The Secretary or the 
Administrator shall establish regional leadership centers to offer 
training to eligible young leaders. Such centers shall be established 
in South Asia, the Middle East, and in any other region that the 
Secretary considers appropriate.
    (e) United States-based Activities.--The Secretary or the 
Administrator shall oversee all United States-based activities carried 
out under any of the programs established under this section.
    (f) Support for Existing Programs.--The Secretary shall continue 
supporting young leaders programs operating as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act, including--
            (1) the Young African Leaders Initiative;
            (2) the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative;
            (3) the Young Pacific Leaders;
            (4) the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative; and
            (5) the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative.
    (g) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary or the Administrator shall 
submit a plan to the appropriate congressional committees for the 
implementation of each of the programs authorized under subsection (b) 
or (c), which shall include--
            (1) a description of clearly defined program goals, 
        targets, and planned outcomes for each year and for the 
        duration of the program;
            (2) a strategy for monitoring and evaluating the program 
        and progress made toward achieving such goals, targets, and 
        planned outcomes; and
            (3) a strategy for ensuring the program--
                    (A) is promoting United States foreign policy goals 
                in each respective region;
                    (B) is clearly branded; and
                    (C) is paired with robust public diplomacy efforts.
    (h) Public-Private Partnerships.--The Secretary and the 
Administrator, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal 
departments and agencies, may carry out this section by partnering with 
the private sector--
            (1) to pursue public-private partnerships;
            (2) to leverage private sector expertise;
            (3) to expand networking opportunities; and
            (4) to identify funding opportunities and fellowship and 
        employment opportunities.
    (i) Burden Sharing.--Assistance agreements entered into by the 
Secretary or the Administrator to carry out this section shall include 
provisions to promote domestic resource mobilization and cost-sharing, 
as determined necessary and appropriate by the Secretary or the 
Administrator, as appropriate.

SEC. 305. OFFICE OF RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS AND AFFAIRS.

    (a) Establishment.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall address continuing national 
security and humanitarian concerns emanating from racial and ethnic 
divisions and tensions by establishing, within the Office of the 
Secretary, the Office of Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs 
(referred to in this section as the ``Office'').
    (b) Head.--The head of the Office shall--
            (1) be an individual with recognized distinction on 
        international issues of racial and ethnic equality and 
        empowerment, including possessing expertise on African descent, 
        indigenous, and Roma populations;
            (2) hold the rank and status of ambassador, or an 
        equivalent position;
            (3) be appointed by, and report directly to, the Secretary; 
        and
            (4) shall hold the title of ``Special Representative for 
        Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs'' (referred to in this 
        section as the ``Special Representative'').
    (c) Support Staff.--The Office shall be staffed by not fewer than 
12 full-time personnel, including senior Foreign Service Officers, 
Senior Civil Service Officers, and support staff with relevant 
expertise.
    (d) Functions.--The Office shall--
            (1) advise the Secretary and direct and coordinate 
        activities, policies, programs, action plans, public diplomacy, 
        and funding for all bureaus and offices of the Department 
        relating to the improvement of race and ethnic relations, human 
        rights, protection, and empowerment of members of marginalized 
        or underserved racial, ethnic, indigenous, Roma, and African 
        descent populations;
            (2) represent the United States--
                    (A) in diplomatic matters relevant to the human 
                rights of marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, 
                indigenous, Roma, and African descent populations in 
                contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental 
                organizations, and specialized agencies; and
                    (B) at relevant multilateral conferences and 
                meetings, including United Nations permanent forums;
            (3) lead the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of 
        international policies and programs relating to the issues 
        described in paragraph (1) for all other Federal agencies, 
        including multilateral and bilateral initiatives and 
        agreements;
            (4) lead efforts to promote an international focus on 
        racial equality, equity, inclusion, and empowerment for 
        marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, indigenous, Roma, 
        and African descent populations, including through--
                    (A) diplomatic initiatives with other countries;
                    (B) partnerships and regular and enhanced 
                coordination with international and nongovernmental 
                organizations and the private sector; and
                    (C) technical assistance to United States missions 
                and foreign governments;
            (5) develop and manage a global fund for race and ethnic 
        relations that will invest in efficient and innovative 
        solutions for members of marginalized or underserved racial, 
        ethnic, indigenous, Roma, and African descent populations--
                    (A) to combat racial bias and discrimination;
                    (B) to support inclusive economic growth and 
                entrepreneurship;
                    (C) to support physical and mental health, 
                including support for victims of racially or ethnically 
                motivated crimes;
                    (D) to protect and manage natural resources, and 
                combat activities causing environmental harm in 
                communities; and
                    (E) to promote international research and 
                scholarship;
            (6) develop a uniform set of indicators and standards for 
        monitoring and evaluating United States and global foreign 
        policy assistance for racial equity in Federal agencies;
            (7) direct, as appropriate, the use of United States 
        Government resources to respond to needs for protection, 
        integration, resettlement, and empowerment of members of 
        marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, indigenous, Roma, 
        and African descent populations, in carrying out United States 
        Government policies and international programs, including 
        programs designed to prevent and respond to discrimination and 
        violence internationally;
            (8) lead the development and coordination of United States 
        Government international efforts related to the implementation 
        of the International Decade for People of African Descent and 
        follow on activities, including by submitting annual reports to 
        Congress summarizing such efforts;
            (9) lead the development and coordination of Department of 
        State racial equity strategies, action plans, policies, public 
        diplomacy, and other activities to fulfill the duties of the 
        Office, including--
                    (A) presenting deserving individuals awards for 
                anti-racism work; and
                    (B) establishing and supporting a global network of 
                experts and youth leaders;
            (10) coordinate and collaborate, as appropriate and 
        necessary, with other bureaus and offices responsible for 
        diversity, discrimination, and equity initiatives, including 
        Ambassadors at-large, Special Representatives, Civil Rights 
        Offices, Offices of Diversity and Inclusion, Offices of Small 
        and Disadvantaged Businesses, and entities with similar 
        responsibilities at other agencies;
            (11) collaborate with the Director of the Foreign Service 
        Institute to develop and provide, for all employees and persons 
        under Chief of Mission authority, country-specific training 
        regarding underserved, vulnerable, or marginalized racial and 
        ethnic communities, including in the areas of economics, 
        environment, health, education, cultural and religious 
        practices, and United States foreign policy and assistance 
        objectives; and
            (12) coordinate and measure global strategies and 
        initiatives to educate and recruit professionals, including 
        those who are members of underserved racial, ethnic, 
        indigenous, Roma, or African descent populations, in 
        international careers that focus on race and ethnic relations.
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
        the Secretary, to carry out this section in fiscal year 2025 
        and in each subsequent fiscal year, $10,000,000, of which--
                    (A) $2,000,000 shall be allocated to support the 
                implementation of racial equality agreements between 
                the United States and other countries; and
                    (B) the remaining amount shall be expended to 
                support operations of the Office and the development 
                and implementation of a strategy with each regional 
                bureau and any targeted regional initiatives or units 
                involving race, ethnicity, or social inclusion.
            (2) Private contributions.--Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, the Secretary of State is authorized to 
        accept private contributions to carry out this section.
    (f) Fund for Global Racial Equity and Equality.--
            (1) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a 
        fund, which shall be known as the ``Fund for Global Racial 
        Equity and Equality''. Amounts deposited into the Fund shall be 
        invested in efficient and innovative solutions for members of 
        marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, indigenous, Roma, 
        and African descent populations--
                    (A) to combat racial bias and discrimination;
                    (B) to support inclusive economic growth and 
                entrepreneurship;
                    (C) to support physical and mental health, 
                including support for victims of racially or ethnically 
                motivated crimes;
                    (D) to protect and manage natural resources, and 
                combat activities causing environmental harm in 
                communities; and
                    (E) to promote international research and 
                scholarship.
            (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
        to be appropriated, for fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent 
        fiscal year, $2,500,000 to carry out this paragraph (1).
            (3) Private contributions.--Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, the Secretary of State is authorized to 
        accept private contributions to carry out paragraph (1).

SEC. 306. SENIOR ADVISOR FOR RACE AND ETHNIC AFFAIRS.

    (a) Appointment.--The Administrator shall appoint, within the 
immediate office of the Administrator, a Senior Advisor for Race and 
Ethnic Affairs (referred to in this section as the ``Senior Advisor''), 
who shall--
            (1) be classified at not lower than GS-15 of the General 
        Schedule;
            (2) report directly to the Administrator; and
            (3) be supported by not fewer than 5 staff who have 
        expertise in racial and ethnic affairs.
    (b) Duties.--The Senior Advisor shall--
            (1) advise the Administrator and direct and coordinate 
        activities, policies, programs, and funding relating to 
        international development issues impacting members of 
        marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, Roma, and African 
        descent populations internationally for all USAID bureaus and 
        offices;
            (2) develop, in consultation with civil society, a racial 
        and ethnic equity, equality, and empowerment policy, strategy, 
        and action plan for USAID that includes a focus on members of 
        marginalized or underserved racial, ethnic, Roma, and African 
        descent populations;
            (3) serve as the USAID liaison to the Office of Race and 
        Ethnic Relations and Affairs of the Department of State and 
        offices responsible for racial and ethnic communities at other 
        international affairs agencies;
            (4) develop a uniform set of indicators and standards for 
        monitoring and evaluating foreign assistance for racial equity 
        in Federal agencies; and
            (5) develop and manage the Action Fund for Global Racial 
        Equity and Equality established pursuant to subsection (d), and 
        seek opportunities to collaborate with the USAID Gender Equity 
        and Equality Action Fund.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Administrator, for fiscal year 2025 and each 
subsequent fiscal year, $10,000,000, which shall be used to carry out 
this section.
    (d) Action Fund for Global Racial Equity and Equality.--
            (1) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish 
        a fund, which shall be known as the ``Action Fund for Global 
        Racial Equity and Equality''.
            (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
        to be appropriated to the fund established pursuant to 
        paragraph (1), for fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent fiscal 
        year, $15,000,000.
            (3) Private contributions.--Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, the Administrator is authorized to accept 
        private contributions to the fund established pursuant to 
        paragraph (1).

SEC. 307. UNITED STATES POLICY TO FOSTER EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSION AND 
              PREVENT AND RESPOND TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION 
              AND VIOLENCE.

    (a) Global Strategy Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Special 
Representative for Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs appointed 
pursuant to section 305(b) or another Department of State official 
designated by the Secretary, after consultation with the Senior Advisor 
for Racial and Ethnic Affairs appointed pursuant to section 306(a) or 
another USAID official designated by the Administrator, shall--
            (1) develop or update a United States global strategy--
                    (A) to foster inclusion and empowerment; and
                    (B) to prevent and respond to discrimination and 
                violence against racial and ethnic populations, 
                including people of African descent;
            (2) submit the strategy referred to in paragraph (1) to the 
        appropriate congressional committees; and
            (3) make such strategy available to the public, to the 
        extent practicable.
    (b) Collaboration and Coordination.--In developing or updating the 
strategy referred to in subsection (a)(1), the Special Representative 
for Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs or another Department of 
State official designated by the Secretary shall consult with--
            (1) the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and 
        Public Affairs;
            (2) the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, 
        Democracy, and Human Rights;
            (3) the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs;
            (4) the National Security Council;
            (5) representatives of--
                    (A) the Department of Education;
                    (B) the Department of Justice;
                    (C) the Department of Commerce;
                    (D) the Department of Agriculture;
                    (E) the Environmental Protection Agency;
                    (F) the Department of Labor; and
                    (G) other relevant Federal agencies; and
            (6) representatives of civil society, multilateral, and 
        private sector organizations.
    (c) Implementation of the Global Strategy.--The strategy referred 
to in subsection (a)(1) shall include guidance for providing foreign 
assistance--
            (1) to develop civil society leadership programs that will 
        foster global collaboration and knowledge sharing;
            (2) to support capacity building for the development and 
        enforcement of laws that--
                    (A) protect and empower racial and ethnic 
                populations; and
                    (B) prevent racial and ethnic discrimination;
            (3) to promote diplomatic initiatives with other countries 
        and partnerships and regular and enhanced coordination with 
        international and nongovernmental organizations and the private 
        sector;
            (4) to support inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, 
        and empowerment;
            (5) to support physical and mental health, including 
        support for victims of racially or ethnically motivated crimes;
            (6) to protect and manage natural resources and combat 
        activities causing environmental harm in communities; and
            (7) to promote international research and scholarship.

SEC. 308. COMBATING INTERNATIONAL RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED 
              EXTREMISM.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
            (1) There has been a rise in the number and lethality of 
        racially and ethnically motivated terrorist incidents globally 
        during the 10-year period immediately preceding the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
            (2) There is evidence that adherents of racially and 
        ethnically motivated extremism communicate internationally and 
        take part in cross border travel, including for overseas combat 
        training in conflict zones.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary such funds as may be necessary for the 
Bureau of Counterterrorism to address racially and ethnically motivated 
extremism by--
            (1) countering terrorist narratives and messaging;
            (2) building the capacity of civil society, communities, 
        and governments to prevent and counter racially and ethnically 
        motivated extremism and respond to the needs of victims and 
        vulnerable communities;
            (3) strengthening the capacity of governments and civil 
        society to intervene during the radicalization process;
            (4) working with diverse communities to build unity and 
        resilience and strengthen measures that protect communities and 
        assist victims;
            (5) providing consultation to, and working in coordination 
        with, the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, regional 
        bureaus, the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, the 
        Office of International Religious Freedom, and special 
        representatives and other offices or other entities to 
        strengthen their efforts to address racially and ethnically 
        motivated extremism against vulnerable or marginalized groups; 
        and
            (6) increasing staff with expertise in identifying, 
        monitoring, or countering racial and ethnic extremism.
    (c) Reporting.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Coordinator for 
Counterterrorism, in coordination with Bureau of Intelligence and 
Research, shall--
            (1) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional 
        committees that--
                    (A) describes the status of programs and response 
                strategies to address international racially and 
                ethnically motivated extremism; and
                    (B) includes an assessment of global racially and 
                ethnically motivated extremism and geographic or 
                country prioritization based on the assessed threat to 
                the United States;
            (2) describe the coordination mechanisms between relevant 
        bureaus and offices within the Department of State, including 
        United States diplomatic and consular posts, for developing and 
        implementing efforts to counter racially and ethnically 
        motivated extremism; and
            (3) provide an assessment of the human and financial 
        resources that are necessary to fulfill the purposes and duties 
        under this title.

SEC. 309. COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN 
              DESCENT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall--
            (1) support the establishment of a second United Nations 
        International Decade for People of African Descent, which would 
        cover the period from 2025 to 2034;
            (2) proactively support and advance the United Nations 
        declaration on the promotion and full respect of the human 
        rights of people of African descent;
            (3) support the United Nations Expert Mechanism to Advance 
        Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement and funding to 
        combat racial discrimination worldwide;
            (4) support the expansion of current efforts by the United 
        Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in 
        Europe, the Organization of American States, and other 
        international organizations to address the human rights 
        situation of people of African descent by supporting efforts to 
        uphold their human dignity and equality and promoting societal 
        reconciliation and healing; and
            (5) in cooperation with civil society, including African-
        descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and 
        philanthropic organizations, develop and implement domestic and 
        global strategies to execute the goals and ideals of the second 
        International Decade for People of African Descent and combat 
        racism, including by expanding the transformative work of the 
        Department of State's Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inclusion 
        Unit.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
        the Secretary, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2034, 
        $1,500,000 for the development of activities, including grants, 
        to commemorate the second International Decade for People of 
        African Descent for the 10-year period beginning on January 1, 
        2025.
            (2) Activities.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish--
                    (A) the People of African Descent Fund, to which 
                private donations may be accepted from sources approved 
                by the Secretary for the purposes of providing United 
                States civil society grants for innovative empowerment 
                initiatives for African descent populations focused on 
                economic growth, entrepreneurship, education, science 
                and technology, health, human rights, and preservation 
                and management of natural resources; and
                    (B) an international scholars program to research, 
                archive, and exhibit the contributions of African 
                Americans in international affairs, including the 
                contributions of Members of Congress, utilizing the 
                Ralph J. Bunche Library and other reputable archives 
                and resources, including the Smithsonian Institution, 
                the Library of Congress, the Moorland-Spingarn Research 
                Center at Howard University, the Schomburg Center for 
                Research in Black Culture at the New York Public 
                Library, and libraries and archives at Historically 
                Black Colleges and Universities.
    (c) Eligibility.--In selecting grant recipients pursuant to 
subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall give special emphasis, to the 
extent possible, to initiatives led by members of African descent 
populations in the United States, including providing technical 
assistance and capacity-building measures to Historically Black 
Colleges and Universities to secure and implement grants under this 
section.
    (d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 11 
years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees that describes the activities undertaken to 
implement subsection (a).

SEC. 310. TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Department of State, through the Office of Global Criminal Justice, the 
Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, and similar offices, 
has developed expertise in assisting countries in their transitional 
justice efforts, including measures that are judicial and non-judicial, 
formal and informal, retributive and restorative, to redress atrocities 
with the goal of promoting long-term, sustainable peace and security.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary--
            (1) to appoint a Special Envoy to assist African 
        descendants of the transatlantic slave trade to seek 
        restitution and support remembrance;
            (2) to establish an intergovernmental working group on 
        transatlantic slave trade transitional justice strategies, 
        including reparative justice strategies; and
            (3) to create policy and research exchange programs for 
        established and emerging United States and international 
        leaders, scholars, and practitioners focused on transatlantic 
        slave trade transitional justice strategies and advocacy, 
        including reparative justice strategies.

SEC. 311. UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE PROGRAM FOR GLOBAL RACE AND 
              ETHNIC RELATIONS AND PEACE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1705(b) of the United States Institute of 
Peace Act (title XVII of Public Law 98-525; 22 U.S.C. 4604(b)) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(11) establish the James S. Jackson and Robert L. Green 
        Program for Global Race and Ethnic Relations and Peace, which 
        shall--
                    ``(A) support scholars, research, and education 
                regarding the role of race and ethnicity in addressing 
                national and regional conflicts, societal tensions, and 
                peace building;
                    ``(B) include the appointment, for up to 2 years, 
                of scholars and leaders from the United States and 
                abroad, including from Historically Black Colleges and 
                Universities, Tribal Colleges, Hispanic Serving 
                Institutions, and other Minority-Serving Institutions, 
                to research race and ethnic relations and conflict 
                resolution with the support of stipends, grants, 
                fellowships, and other support;
                    ``(C) develop educational programs and materials 
                for government and nongovernment actors, including 
                practitioners and policymakers, regarding historical 
                and contemporary knowledge about race and ethnic 
                relations and conflict resolution; and
                    ``(D) provide scholarships and educational 
                programs, with a focus on international careers, for 
                secondary and post-secondary school students, who shall 
                be referred to as `James S. Jackson-Robert L. Green 
                Race and Peace Scholars'.''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2035, 
$2,000,000, which shall be expended to carry out section 1705(b)(11) of 
the United States Institute of Peace Act, as added by subsection 
(a)(3).

SEC. 312. INCREASING THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
              AND THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WITH RESPECT TO EDUCATION 
              AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

    There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each 
of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030, $1,000,000, which shall be used 
to expand collaboration between the Department of State and the 
Smithsonian Institution by--
            (1) developing an international exchange program for 
        experts to develop and share best practices regarding ethical 
        cultural heritage stewardship for museum professionals and 
        community-based cultural heritage practitioners; and
            (2) establishing the Dorothy Raiford Honoring Heritage 
        Program, which shall--
                    (A) celebrate the legacy of Dorothy Raiford, a 
                public school kindergarten teacher who self-funded 
                world travel and became the first African-American 
                docent at the Detroit Institute of Art; and
                    (B) bring international museum professionals and 
                community-based cultural heritage practitioners to the 
                United States to conduct workshops with United States 
                public schools with significant minority student 
                populations.

SEC. 313. STRENGTHENING TOLERANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE ORGANIZATION FOR 
              SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE REGION.

    (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out goals set forth 
in section 419 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 
2017 (Public Law 114-323), including addressing antisemitism, racism, 
and other forms of intolerance, there are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Secretary, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030--
            (1) $1,000,000, which shall be used by the Office of 
        International Religious Freedom to combat anti-Semitism and 
        Islamophobia in Europe, including in the European Union;
            (2) $1,000,000, which shall be used by Assistance to 
        Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia programs to address racism 
        and xenophobia in Europe, including in the European Union;
            (3) $500,000 to support the activities of the Organization 
        for Security and Co-operation in Europe (referred to in this 
        section as ``OSCE'') to combat hate crimes, support the 3 
        tolerance personal representatives, and assist the OSCE 
        Parliamentary Assembly's Special Representative on Anti-
        Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance; and
            (4) $100,000 to support annual regional trainings for human 
        rights officers at posts in Europe, including in the European 
        Union regarding--
                    (A) Roma rights and empowerment; and
                    (B) countering racial and ethnic discrimination and 
                fostering empowerment in countries that are members of 
                the OSCE or of the European Union through programs that 
                include a focus on African descent populations.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 years, the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall submit a 
report to the appropriate congressional committees and the Commission 
on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the ``Helsinki Commission'') 
that describes the activities and use of funds authorized under 
subsection (a).

SEC. 314. EMPOWERING AFRO-DESCENT AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN 
              INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION.

    (a) Department of State.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
Administrator and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and 
agencies, as appropriate, shall develop and implement a strategy and 
related programs that--
            (1) supports the empowerment and inclusive economic 
        development of Afro-descendant and indigenous communities 
        around the world;
            (2) focuses on the Western Hemisphere and island nations;
            (3) increases the participation of individuals from Afro-
        descendant and indigenous communities in existing bilateral 
        initiatives and in educational and cultural exchange programs 
        of the Department of State and USAID;
            (4) increases access to finance, credit, and grants for 
        small- and medium-sized businesses owned by Afro-descendant and 
        indigenous entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities;
            (5) provides technical assistance to local governments to 
        formulate and enact local development plans that invest in 
        indigenous and Afro-descendant communities;
            (6) connects rural agricultural, fishing, forestry, and 
        other environmental networks, including indigenous and Afro-
        descendant networks, to consumers in urban centers and export 
        markets, including through infrastructure construction and 
        maintenance programs that are subject to audits and carefully 
        designed to minimize potential environmental harm; and
            (7) partners with local governments, the private sector, 
        and local civil society organizations, including organizations 
        representing marginalized communities, to provide skills 
        training and investment in economically viable initiatives.
    (b) USAID.--The Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary 
and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall 
develop and implement programs and enhance existing programs, to the 
extent necessary and appropriate, that--
            (1) improve ecosystem conservation and enhance the 
        effective stewardship of natural resources by Afro-descendant 
        and indigenous communities;
            (2) provide technical assistance to governments to 
        safeguard national parks and protected forests and protected 
        species, while promoting the participation of Afro-descendent 
        and indigenous communities in such process, as applicable;
            (3) strengthen the capacity of Afro-descendent and 
        indigenous communities to access the right to prior 
        consultation encoded in laws, executive decrees, administrative 
        acts, and ministerial regulations;
            (4) support indigenous and Afro-descendant communities as 
        they raise awareness of threats to biodiverse ancestral lands, 
        including through support for local media in such communities 
        and technical assistance to monitor illicit activities;
            (5) partner with governments and Afro-descendant and 
        indigenous communities to support reforestation and improving 
        river, lake, and coastal water quality;
            (6) provide assistance to communities affected by mining 
        and deforestation; and
            (7) foster mechanisms for cooperation on emergency 
        preparedness and rapid recovery from natural disasters, that 
        include Afro-descendant and indigenous communities in planning, 
        establishing, and staffing regional preparedness, recovery, and 
        emergency management centers to facilitate rapid response to 
        survey and help maintain planning on regional disaster 
        anticipated needs and possible resources.

                 TITLE IV--CAREER PIPELINE INITIATIVES

SEC. 401. EXPANDING DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND USAID HISPANIC ASSOCIATION 
              OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INITIATIVES.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Department of State Memorandum of Understanding with the Hispanic 
Association of Colleges and Universities (referred to in this section 
as ``HACU'') and the USAID Partnership Agreement with HACU continue a 
valued partnership initiated by former Secretary of State Colin Powell 
in 2001, which has assisted a range of diverse recruitment, retention, 
and partnership efforts, including international student exchanges, 
short-term faculty fellowships, and research partnerships.
    (b) Report and Plan of Action.--Not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Administrator 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees--
            (1) a report on the activities of, and funds expended to 
        implement, the Memorandum of Understanding and Partnership 
        Agreement with HACU; and
            (2) an annual plan of action and spending plan to carry out 
        such activities during fiscal years 2025 through 2030, 
        including any resources needed to execute such plans.

SEC. 402. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INSTITUTIONS AT MINORITY-SERVING 
              INSTITUTIONS.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) Representative Alcee L. Hastings of Florida served his 
        State and country with distinction as a public servant for more 
        than 4 decades, including nearly 3 decades of service in the 
        House of Representatives, and a decade as the first African-
        American appointed judge on the United States District Court 
        for the Southern District of Florida.
            (2) Representative Hastings' distinguished record as a 
        congressman includes--
                    (A) service as the first African-American Chairman 
                of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe 
                (commonly known as the ``Helsinki Commission''); and
                    (B) membership on--
                            (i) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
                        House of Representatives;
                            (ii) the Permanent Select Committee on 
                        Intelligence of the House of Representatives; 
                        and
                            (iii) the Committee on Rules of the House 
                        of Representatives.
            (3) Representative Hastings has long maintained a special 
        interest in international affairs, global security, and 
        democracy and human rights, as demonstrated by--
                    (A) his service as the only United States citizen 
                American to serve as the President of the Parliamentary 
                Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-
                operation in Europe (OSCEPA); and
                    (B) leading OSCEPA election observation efforts 
                across 57 countries, including securing the first OSCE 
                international election observation mission in 2002 to 
                the United States.
            (4) Representative Hastings has--
                    (A) pioneered domestic and global initiatives, 
                beginning with his desegregation efforts as a civil 
                rights lawyer;
                    (B) championed numerous bills in Congress in 
                support of Native American rights;
                    (C) led legislative efforts to increase 
                representation in the United States diplomatic and 
                intelligence corps; and
                    (D) founded international political participation 
                initiatives, such as the Black European Summit, the 
                Transatlantic Minority Political Leadership Conference, 
                and Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network, in 
                cooperation with European officials and organizations, 
                people of African descent, Roma, and other 
                stakeholders.
            (5) Representative Hastings attended Fisk University, 
        Howard University, and Florida A&M University, which are all 
        Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and has avidly 
        supported the excellence of minority-serving institutions and 
        their roles in preparing outstanding scholars to pursue 
        international public service careers.
            (6) It is a fitting tribute to Representative Hastings' 
        years of devoted public service to establish, in his name, 
        international affairs institutes, extension campuses, and other 
        programs at minority-serving institutions in the United States 
        and overseas that support excellence in international public 
        service careers and the development of diverse global leaders.
    (b) Alcee L. Hastings International Affairs Institutions Program.--
The Secretary shall establish the ``Alcee L. Hastings International 
Affairs Institutions Program'' (referred to in this section as the 
``Program''). Under the Program, the Secretary shall award grants to 
not fewer than 5 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other 
minority-serving institutions that the Secretary determines are able to 
prepare the next generation of diverse international affairs 
professionals with the core skills necessary to meet the United States' 
global diplomatic and development imperatives.
    (c) Uses of Funds.--A grant under this section may be used for--
            (1) the purchase, rent, lease, or construction of 
        institutional facilities;
            (2) administrative management, and the acquisition of 
        equipment, including computers, office supplies, software 
        licensing and agreements, and other materials;
            (3) scholarships, fellowships, and other financial 
        assistance for students and scholars;
            (4) the development of curricula and other instructional 
        materials; and
            (5) other related activities proposed in the grant 
        application and approved by the Secretary.
    (d) Application.--Any eligible institution seeking a grant under 
this section, including the institutions listed under subsection (e), 
may submit an application to the Secretary that demonstrates how grant 
funds awarded pursuant to this section will be used--
            (1) to improve graduate educational opportunities for low-
        income African Americans, Latinos, Hispanics, or Native 
        Americans students and lead such students to greater financial 
        independence;
            (2) to provide at least 3 weeks of immersive foreign 
        language instruction;
            (3) to support at least 1 summer or semester study abroad 
        opportunity; and
            (4) to provide instruction on the history and work of 
        international organizations, including the Organization for 
        Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Organization for 
        American States, the African Union, the Council of Europe, the 
        European Union, and the United Nations.
    (e) Eligibility.--Institutions and programs eligible for grants 
under this subsection shall include--
            (1) the International Affairs Program of the Department of 
        Interdisciplinary Studies and the Ralph J. Bunche International 
        Affairs Center at Howard University;
            (2) Delaware State University;
            (3) Fisk University;
            (4) Morgan State University; and
            (5) South Carolina State University.
    (f) Institutional Choice.--The president or chancellor of the 
institution applying for a grant under this section may select which 
graduate or professional school will receive funds received under such 
grant in any fiscal year, if the allocation of grant funds among the 
schools or programs is delineated in the application submitted to the 
Secretary.
    (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2034, 
$100,000,000, which shall be expended to carry out the Program.
    (h) Funding Rule.--Any of the institutions listed under subsection 
(e) that receives a grant in a fiscal year and is eligible to receive 
another grant in a subsequent fiscal year shall receive, in the 
subsequent fiscal year, an amount in grant funds that is not less than 
the amount in grant funds received in any previous fiscal year unless 
the amount appropriated for the Program by Congress is insufficient to 
provide such level of grant funding to all eligible institutions in 
such fiscal year.
    (i) Alcee L. Hastings Leadership Institute for Transatlantic 
Engagement.--Section 6709 of the Department of State Authorization Act 
of 2023 (22 U.S.C. 8201 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Alcee L. Hastings 
        Leadership'' before ``Institute for Transatlantic Engagement'';
            (2) by striking subsections (f) and (i); and
            (3) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections 
        (f) and (g), respectively; and
            (4) in subsection (g), as redesignated, by striking ``for 
        fiscal years 2024 and 2025'' and inserting ``for each fiscal 
        year''.
    (j) Alcee L. Hastings OSCE Internship Program.--Section 9201(a) of 
Public Law 117-263 (22 U.S.C. 2737) is amended--
            (1) in the subsection header, by striking ``in general'' 
        and inserting ``establishment'';
            (2) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(1) Student internship program.--The Secretary''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Alcee l. hastings osce internship program.-- There is 
        established within the Program, the Alcee L. Hastings OSCE 
        Internship Program (referred to in this section as the 
        `Hastings Internship'), which shall--
                    ``(A) support not fewer than 57 paid internships 
                overseas in participating states of the Organization 
                for Security and Co-operation in Europe (referred to in 
                this section as `OSCE', and OSCE partners for co-
                operation, including the United States OSCE mission in 
                Vienna, Austria, and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in 
                Copenhagen, Denmark, for undergraduate students from 
                Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other 
                minority-serving institutions; and
                    ``(B) convene all Hastings Internship participants 
                for a 1-day program in Vienna on the history and work 
                of the OSCE, including international election 
                observations.''.

SEC. 403. ESTABLISHING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND 
              ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Authority.--The Administrator, in coordination with the 
Secretary, is authorized to designate up to 6 Centers of Excellence in 
foreign affairs and assistance at HBCUs and other MSIs (referred to in 
this section as the ``Centers of Excellence'') to receive grants and 
enter into public-private partnerships to develop professional 
development, certification, research, and consulting programs that 
strengthen United States diplomacy and international development 
efforts.
    (b) Technical Assistance.--The Administrator shall provide 
technical assistance to institutions selected to be Centers of 
Excellence to assist in fulfilling the goals of this section, including 
in developing contracts, operating agreements, legal documents, and 
related infrastructure.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030 
to carry out this section.

SEC. 404. FOREIGN AFFAIRS BRIDGE PROGRAM.

    (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``eligible recipient'' 
means an institution--
            (1) that is--
                    (A) a Historically Black College or University;
                    (B) a Hispanic-serving institution;
                    (C) a tribally controlled college or university;
                    (D) an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian-serving 
                institution; or
                    (E) an institution of higher education, including 
                community colleges and trade schools, that serves 
                populations that are underrepresented in the Department 
                of State or USAID; and
            (2) where the majority of its student population are 
        members of a population that is underrepresented in the 
        Department of State or USAID.
    (b) Authorization.--The Secretary and the Administrator are 
authorized to award up to 6 grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible 
recipients to establish a Foreign Affairs Bridge Program (referred to 
in this section as the ``Program'') to enhance the international 
competitiveness of the United States by expanding international 
affairs' talent pipelines and recruitment cohorts for individuals 
between 18 and 26 years of age from throughout the United States.
    (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Program shall be--
            (1) to recruit and select a cohort of not fewer than 50 
        post-secondary school students at eligible institutions to 
        interact with and learn from experienced United States foreign 
        affairs practitioners;
            (2) to inform Program participants of various internship, 
        fellowship, language training, international exchange, and 
        employment opportunities at the Department of State, USAID, and 
        other international affairs agencies;
            (3) to deepen Program participants' knowledge of foreign 
        affairs and United States foreign policy and relevant 
        educational and language training, including for specific 
        languages and skillsets; and
            (4) to include plans for comprehensive 3- to 5-year 
        programs that include support for--
                    (A) scholars to study abroad for a semester or a 
                year;
                    (B) paid internships during the summer or during an 
                academic semester;
                    (C) intensive academic or language training 
                programs, such as summer institutes or other programs 
                that support entry into an international affairs 
                career; and
                    (D) paid fellowships or stipends for graduate 
                study, including law school and doctoral degree 
                programs, upon completion of post-secondary education 
                or certification.
    (d) Application.--Each eligible recipient desiring a grant under 
this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, 
and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably 
require.
    (e) Stipends Authorized.--
            (1) Larry palmer stipends.--Eligible recipients receiving a 
        grant under this section may provide stipends of up to $5,000 
        to low-income students enrolled in the institution to defray 
        the cost of their participation in the Program, including 
        travel, living, and educational expenses necessary for such 
        participation.
            (2) Alcee l. hastings stipends.--Eligible recipients 
        receiving a grant under this section may provide stipends of up 
        to $5,000 to low-income students attending law school at the 
        institution, including students enrolled in dual degree 
        programs, to defray the cost of participation in the Program, 
        including travel, living, and educational expenses necessary 
        for such participation.
    (f) Annual Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees that describes the activities of the Program 
during the most recent academic year, including--
            (1) disaggregated demographic data of the individuals 
        participating in the Program, including--
                    (A) the State in which the participant graduated 
                from high school; and
                    (B) the institution of higher education in which 
                the individual is enrolled at the time of such 
                participation; and
            (2) the number of individuals who are considering careers 
        in the Department of State, USAID, the Peace Corps, or other 
        international affairs agencies after participation in the 
        Program.
    (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2035, 
$2,000,000 for grants authorized under this section.

SEC. 405. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

    (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``excepted service'' 
has the meaning given such term in section 2103 of title 5, United 
States Code.
    (b) Program.--Building upon the success of the Charles B. Rangel 
Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs 
Graduate Fellowship Program, and the USAID Donald M. Payne 
International Development Graduate Fellowship Program in strengthening 
career pipelines at the Department of State and USAID, the head of each 
agency (except the Secretary and the Administrator) shall establish an 
International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program (referred to in this 
section as the ``Program'') under which an eligible individual may--
            (1) participate in seminars on international career 
        opportunities and a paid fellowship at the respective agency in 
        the United States or at an overseas mission, including the 
        United States mission to the United Nations or other 
        international organizations;
            (2) receive tuition assistance from the agency for graduate 
        studies, including law school and doctorate degrees;
            (3) receive an allowance that is equal to the amount needed 
        for--
                    (A) the fellow's reasonable costs during the period 
                of the Program; and
                    (B) domestic and international travel and lodging 
                expenses related to attending all aspects of the 
                Program, including interviews and orientation; and
            (4) upon completion of graduate studies from an institution 
        of higher education and successful completion of the Program, 
        as determined by the head of the agency, receive an offer of 
        employment to work in the agency that is in the excepted 
        service.
    (c) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible to participate in the 
Program if the individual is--
            (1) classified as a junior or senior at a minority-serving 
        institution;
            (2) a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group; 
        or
            (3) a resident of a United States territory.
    (d) Direct Hire Authority.--If an individual accepts an offer of 
employment under subsection (b)(4), the head of the agency shall 
appoint, without regard to provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of 
title 5, United States Code, (except for section 3328 of such title) 
such individual to the position specified in such offer.
    (e) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 
years, the head of the agency shall submit a report to the appropriate 
congressional committees that includes--
            (1) the number of individuals participating in the Program, 
        disaggregated by--
                    (A) demographic data;
                    (B) the institution of higher education in which 
                the individual is enrolled at the time of such 
                participation; and
                    (C) the State in which the individual graduated 
                from high school; and
            (2) the number of individuals who accepted an offer of 
        employment under the Program, the positions to which each 
        individual was appointed, and the number of individuals who 
        applied for security clearances and successfully received 
        security clearances.
    (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to each international affairs agency such sums as may be 
necessary to carry out the Program.

SEC. 406. INCREASING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT INTERNATIONAL 
              ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) Minority Employment.--Section 9701(b) of the Department of 
State Authorization Act of 2022 (division I of Public Law 117-263; 22 
U.S.C. 276c-6) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting 
        ``and secure'' after ``promote'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs 
        (2) and (3), respectively;
            (3) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the 
        following:
            ``(1) developing junior professional and other programs 
        that target underrepresented groups;''; and
            (4) in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by inserting ``, 
        including to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and 
        other minority-serving institutions'' before the period at the 
        end.
    (b) In General.--Section 6701 of the Department of State 
Authorization Act of 2023 (division F of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 
276c-7), is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, including by 
        increasing the number of minorities,'' after ``citizens''; and
            (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
    ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department such sums as may be necessary to carry 
out the grant program authorized under subsection (a).''.

SEC. 407. EXTENDING PATHS TO SERVICE FOR PAID STUDENT INTERNS IN 
              INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CAREERS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) paid internships offer a strategic avenue for expanding 
        agency recruitment; and
            (2) socioeconomic factors, such as financial need, have 
        prevented participation in internships from geographically 
        diverse areas of the United States, including overseas 
        territories and racially and ethnically diverse communities, 
        resulting in untapped talent pools for international affairs 
        careers.
    (b) In General.--Section 9201(c) of the Department of State 
Authorization Act of 2022 (22 U.S.C. 2737(c)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``that includes'' and inserting the 
        following: ``that--
            ``(1) includes''; and
            (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting the 
        following:''; and
            ``(2) ensures that at least 40 percent of paid interns 
        belong to a racial or ethnic group that has experienced the 
        effects of past government regulations or socioeconomic 
        factors, such as financial need, which have made it difficult 
        to secure internships or other employment at a foreign affairs 
        agency; and
            ``(3) ensures that at least 5 percent of paid interns are 
        from United States territories.''.

SEC. 408. FOREIGN SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND 
              FACULTY.

    The heads of each international affairs agency shall establish a 
Foreign Service fellowship program at their respective agency to 
provide a fellowship, for a period of not shorter than 4 months, for 
minority students enrolled in an accredited graduate studies program 
and faculty members at institutions of higher education that serve 
significant numbers of students who are from a racial or ethnic group 
that is underrepresented in the Foreign Service.

                 TITLE V--MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVES

SEC. 501. EXPANDING UNITED STATES MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS PROCUREMENT 
              AT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AGENCIES.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
involvement of minority-owned businesses in procurement mutually 
benefits international affairs agencies and the United States economy 
by--
            (1) providing such agencies with needed services and 
        commodities that advance United States interests abroad; and
            (2) increasing economic opportunities for United States 
        businesses, organizations, and communities.
    (b) Definition.--In this title, the terms ``minority-owned 
business'' and ``section 8(a) business'' mean a small business concern 
owned by African Americans, Hispanic or Latino Americans, Native 
Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, other United States minorities, or 
any other individuals found to be socially and economically 
disadvantaged pursuant to section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 637(a)(4)).
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to each international affairs agency such sums as may be 
necessary to develop programs that expand the total number and dollar 
amount of contracts and subcontracts awarded to minority-owned 
businesses, including small, minority-owned businesses, by utilizing 
set asides, technical assistance, support services, and other methods.
    (d) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the last day of 
the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 years, the head of 
each international affairs agency shall submit a report to the 
appropriate congressional committees that describes the activities 
carried out pursuant to subsection (c), including--
            (1) with respect to contracts awarded by the agency to 
        minority-owned businesses--
                    (A) the total number of minority-owned business 
                receiving such contracts during the reporting period;
                    (B) the percentage of all contracts entered into by 
                such agency that involve minority-owned businesses; and
                    (C) the aggregate dollar amount of such contracts; 
                and
            (2) with respect to subcontracts awarded by contractors to 
        minority-owned businesses--
                    (A) the total number of minority-owned business 
                receiving such subcontracts during the reporting 
                period;
                    (B) the percentage of all subcontracts entered into 
                by such contractors that involve minority-owned 
                businesses; and
                    (C) the aggregate dollar amount of such 
                subcontracts.
    (e) Spending Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall submit a plan to 
the appropriate congressional committees that describes how amounts 
made available to carry out this section will be used to achieve the 
purposes of this section.

SEC. 502. SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated, for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030, 
$1,000,000 to provide legal and financial consulting services, 
technical assistance, training, and other support at Small Business 
Development Centers and Women's Business Centers located at HBCUs and 
other MSIs, and in rural communities for the purposes of assisting 
businesses and new audiences seeking to contract with the Department of 
State or USAID.
    (b) Allocation.--Of the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection 
(a) for each fiscal year--
            (1) $500,000 shall be allocated to the Secretary; and
            (2) $500,000 shall be allocated to the Administrator.

SEC. 503. MINORITY BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PARTICIPATION.

    There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums 
as may be necessary to support the travel and participation of at least 
50 United States minority-owned businesses in international 
expositions, including Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a focus on 
section 8(a) businesses and HUBZone small business concerns (as defined 
in section 31(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657a(b)), which 
may be planned in coordination with--
            (1) the Global Diversity Export Initiative of the 
        International Trade Administration;
            (2) the Small Business Division of the Export-Import Bank 
        of the United States; or
            (3) any other program for small- and minority-owned 
        businesses carried out by an international affairs agency.

SEC. 504. EXPANDING UNITED STATES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OVERSEAS.

    It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary and the 
Administrator should continue to support the Global Diversity Export 
Initiative of the United States Commercial Service, which works to 
bolster exports from United States businesses founded, owned, or led by 
African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native 
Americans, veteran and service-disabled veterans, women, and LGBTQI+ 
individuals.

SEC. 505. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FOREIGN ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that terms for 
the acceptance of Federal awards that are subsidized, in whole or in 
part, by foreign assistance funds administered by USAID or other 
international affairs agencies prohibits recipients and subrecipients 
from--
            (1) discriminating against beneficiaries or potential 
        beneficiaries of foreign assistance; or
            (2) discriminating in relation to employment decisions to 
        support performance of the award.
    (b) Contract Terms.--The Administrator shall include, in each 
contract through which Federal funding is provided to a non-Federal 
entity or a foreign public entity, a provision that authorizes USAID to 
reduce or terminate such funding, without penalty, if the recipient or 
a subrecipient of such funding discriminates (and fails to remedy such 
discrimination) against--
            (1) any beneficiary or potential beneficiary of such 
        funding provided in performance of such contract, including by 
        withholding, adversely impacting, or denying equitable access 
        to the benefits of such funding; or
            (2) any employee, agent, or candidate for a position who is 
        or will be engaged directly in the performance of such contract 
        and whose work will be subsidized, in whole or in part, by such 
        funding, unless such discrimination is expressly permitted by 
        applicable Federal law.

SEC. 506. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FOREIGN ACQUISITIONS.

    (a) In General.--Unless expressly authorized in the applicable 
contract with USAID, a contractor or subcontractor receiving Federal 
funding from USAID may not discriminate against--
            (1) any end user, prospective end user, or beneficiary of 
        the supplies or services provided as a result of such contract, 
        including discrimination by withholding, denying, or adversely 
        impacting equitable access to such supplies or services; or
            (2) any employee, agent, or candidate for a position who is 
        or will be directly engaged in the performance of such contract 
        and whose work will be funded, in whole or in part, with 
        funding provided through such contract, unless such 
        discrimination is expressly permitted by applicable United 
        States law.
    (b) Required Actions.--Each contractor and subcontractor described 
in subsection (a) shall take appropriate action, up to and including 
termination, against any employee, agent, or subcontractor that 
violates the prohibition set forth in subsection (a).
    (c) Reporting Requirements.--Each contractor and subcontractor 
described in subsection (a) shall inform the appropriate contracting 
officer and the USAID Office of Inspector General--
            (1) immediately after the receipt of any credible 
        information from any source (including host country law 
        enforcement) that alleges conduct that violates subsection (a) 
        by any employee or agent of the contractor or subcontractor; 
        and
            (2) of any actions taken by such contractor or 
        subcontractor against such employee or agent.

SEC. 507. INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) inclusive trade and economic practices aim to expand 
        meaningful access to, and improved participation in the economy 
        for all segments of society, including women and other gender 
        marginalized groups, youth, persons with disabilities, the 
        African Diaspora, indigenous peoples, local communities, rural 
        and remote communities, and other traditionally underserved or 
        marginalized communities;
            (2) inclusive trade and economic practices include making 
        strategic, policy, programmatic, and budgetary decisions with 
        insight from local and varied stakeholders and providing 
        technical assistance to communities;
            (3) promoting an inclusive approach to trade and investment 
        is essential to promoting sustainable economic growth and 
        development in bilateral relations; and
            (4) international affairs agencies should work to support 
        and implement inclusive trade, investment, and other economic 
        practices, such as those outlined in the Office of the United 
        States Trade Representative's Kenya chapter on inclusivity.
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