(22 U.S.C. 2346(c)) and the International Narcotics 
and Law Enforcement Fund under section 489 of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 
2291h), to the extent that such funds are expended. 
TITLE IV—RESOURCING FOR 
SUCCESS 
SEC. 401. APPOINTMENT OF CHINA ENGAGEMENT OFFI-
CERS AT UNITED STATES EMBASSIES IN THE 
WESTERN HEMISPHERE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State shall di-
rect the Chiefs of Mission at United States Embassies and 
Consulates in Latin America and the Caribbean, including 
Cuba, to designate a China Engagement Officer, from 
among existing staff at the Post, to monitor and report 
on Chinese activities related to diplomatic engagement, 
economic investment, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, 
surveillance technology, digital infrastructure, military 
and security presence and trainings, intelligence activities, 
educational and cultural exchanges, education, and cor-
ruption in the respective countries. 
(b) ANNUAL MEETING.—The Assistant Secretary for 
Western Hemisphere Affairs shall convene an annual 
meeting (either in person or by video conference call) of 
all of the China Engagement Officers designated pursuant 
to subsection (a)— 
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(1) to discuss and compare developments in 
their individual countries; 
(2) to identify trends in Chinese activities in 
Latin America and the Caribbean and its sub-
regions; and 
(3) to recommend potential strategies to miti-
gate or compete with Chinese activities in the region. 
(c) BRIEFING REQUIREMENT.—Concurrent with the 
annual meeting described in subsection (b), China En-
gagement Officers serving in Latin America and the Car-
ibbean, including Cuba, shall brief— 
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate; and 
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
House of Representatives. 
(d) CONSULTATION.—The Assistant Secretary for 
Western Hemisphere Affairs and the China Engagement 
Officers designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall be 
available for consultations with the staff of the congres-
sional committees referred to in subsection (c). 
SEC. 402. ASSESSING STAFFING NEEDS AT UNITED STATES 
EMBASSIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CAR-
IBBEAN. 
(a) STAFFING ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
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retary of State shall submit the assessments and accom-
panying reports, if necessary, described in subsections (b) 
and (c) to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen-
ate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives. 
(b) FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State, the 
Administrator of the United States Agency for 
International Development, and the Secretary of 
Commerce shall prepare a written assessment that— 
(A) determines whether the current staff-
ing levels of the United States Foreign Com-
mercial Service at all United States embassies, 
diplomatic, and development offices in Latin 
America and the Caribbean are sufficient to 
successfully advance United States economic 
policy in Latin America and the Caribbean; and 
(B) specifically details the results for each 
United States embassy, diplomatic, and devel-
opment office in Latin America and the Carib-
bean. 
(2) ACCOMPANYING
REPORT.—If the assess-
ment under paragraph (1) reveals insufficient staff-
ing levels, the Secretary of State, the Administrator 
of the United States Agency for International Devel-
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opment, and the Secretary of Commerce shall sub-
mit an accompanying report that— 
(A) identifies the costs associated with in-
creasing the overseas presence of United States 
Foreign Commercial Service officers in Latin 
America and the Caribbean; and 
(B) includes a timeline and strategy for in-
creasing such staffing levels. 
(c) PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ASSESSMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State shall 
prepare a written assessment that— 
(A) determines whether the current staff-
ing levels of Foreign Service public diplomacy 
officers at all United States embassies and dip-
lomatic offices in Latin America and the Carib-
bean are sufficient— 
(i) to successfully advance United 
States national interests; and 
(ii) to counter misinformation and 
disinformation efforts by the Government 
of China and the Government of Russia; 
and 
(B) specifically details the results for each 
United States embassy and diplomatic office in 
Latin America and the Caribbean. 
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(2) ACCOMPANYING
REPORT.—If the assess-
ment under paragraph (1) reveals insufficient staff-
ing levels, the Secretary of State shall submit an ac-
companying report that— 
(A) identifies the costs associated with in-
creasing the overseas presence of Foreign Serv-
ice public diplomacy officers in Latin America 
and the Caribbean; and 
(B) includes a timeline and strategy for in-
creasing such staffing levels. 
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