Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

Congress
117

Number
S - 3491

Introduced on
2022-01-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/6/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

The commission must also periodically brief Congress on the commission's work.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The report must also examine all substantive aspects of State Department personnel, management, and operations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a commission to reform and modernize the Department of State.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employee hiring
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Minority employment

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/6/2022

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of...


Latest Action4/6/2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.