FAIR Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-27T20:30:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3836 FAIR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/27/2023, 8:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3836

Foreign Affairs Inclusion Reporting Act or the FAIR Act

This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress within 180 days and quadrennially thereafter on State Department efforts to promote equal opportunity for all American employees in direct hire and personal service contractors status, particularly Foreign Service employees.

Beginning in FY2016, the State Department shall: (1) increase by 10 the number of fellows selected for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, and (2) increase by 10 the number of fellows selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.

The State Department is urged to provide oversight to the employment, retention, and promotion of underrepresented groups to promote a diverse ethnic representation among mid- and senior-level career professionals through programs such as: (1) the International Career Advancement Program, (2) Seminar XXI at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for International Studies, and (3) other international leadership programs.

The State Department is also urged to review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions, including: (1) the Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program, and (2) the Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3836

Bill HR 3836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 27, 2015. Bill HR 3836 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on October 27, 2015. Bill HR 3836's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of October 27, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3836

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3836

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMinority employmentPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3836

FAIR ActTo require a report on diversity recruitment, employment, retention, and promotion at the Department of State, and for other purposes.FAIR ActForeign Affairs Inclusion Reporting Act

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