#aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,december #e1 #bjaf ,,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #afce7 entitled ,an ,act to authorize the ,department of ,state for fiscal year #bjaf1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #a4 ,short title2 ,table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,embassy ,security and ,personnel ,protection ,subtitle ,a--,review and ,planning ,requirements ,sec4 #aja4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,contingency plans for high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,direct reporting4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,accountability ,review ,board recommendations related to unsatisfactory leadership4 ,subtitle ,b--,physical ,security and ,personnel ,requirements ,sec4 #aaa4 ,capital security cost sharing program4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,local guard contracts abroad under diplomatic security program4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,transfer authority4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,security enhancements for soft targets4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,exemption from certain procurement protest procedures for noncompetitive contracting in emergency circumstances4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding minimum security standards for temporary ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,assignment of personnel at high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,annual report on embassy construction costs4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance4 ,subtitle ,c--,security ,training ,sec4 #aba4 ,security training for personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding language requirements for diplomatic security personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat post4 ,subtitle ,d--,expansion of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,detachment ,program ,sec4 #aca4 ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program4 ,title ,,ii--,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors ,sec4 #bja4 ,competitive hiring status for former employees of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,iraq ,reconstruction4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,certification of independence of information technology systems of the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,protecting the integrity of internal investigations4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,report on ,inspector ,general inspection and auditing of ,foreign ,service posts and bureaus and other offices of the ,department4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,implementing ,,gao and ,,oig recommendations4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,inspector ,general salary limitations4 ,title ,,iii--,international organizations ,sec4 #cja4 ,oversight of and accountability for peacekeeper abuses4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,reimbursement of contributing countries4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,withholding of assistance4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,united ,nations peacekeeping assessment formula4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,reimbursement or application of credits4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,report on ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations relating to peacekeeping operations4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,whistleblower protections for ,united ,nations personnel4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,encouraging employment of ,united ,states citizens at the ,united ,nations4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,statement of policy on ,member ,state's voting practices at the ,united ,nations4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,qualifications of the ,united ,nations ,secretary ,general4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,policy regarding the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,additional report on other ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,comparative report on peacekeeping operations4 ,title ,,iv--,personnel and organizational issues ,sec4 #dja4 ,locally-employed staff wages4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,expansion of civil service opportunities4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,promotion to the ,senior ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,reemployment of annuitants and workforce rightsizing4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,integration of foreign economic policy4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,training support services4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,special agents4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,limited appointments in the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,report on diversity recruitment1 employment1 retention1 and promotion4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,market data for cost-of-living adjustments4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,technical amendment to ,federal ,workforce ,flexibility ,act4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,retention of mid- and senior-level professionals from traditionally underrepresented minority groups4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,employee assignment restrictions4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,security clearance suspensions4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,sense of ,congress on the integration of policies related to the participation of women in preventing and resolving conflicts4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,foreign ,service families workforce study4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,special envoys1 representatives1 advisors1 and coordinators of the ,department4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,combating anti-,semitism4 ,title ,v--,consular authorities ,sec4 #eja4 ,codification of enhanced consular immunities4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,passports made in the ,united ,states4 ,title ,,vi--,western ,hemisphere ,drug ,policy ,commission ,sec4 #fja4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,duties4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,membership4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,powers4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,staff4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,sunset4 ,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,foreign relations exchange programs4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,rewards for ,justice4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,extension of period for reimbursement of seized commercial fishermen4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,expansion of the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,program1 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program1 and the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,,gao report on ,department critical telecommunications equipment or services obtained from suppliers closely linked to a leading cyber-threat actor4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,implementation plan for information technology and knowledge management4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,ransoms to foreign terrorist organizations4 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,strategy to combat terrorist use of social media4 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,report on ,department information technology acquisition practices4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,public availability of reports on nominees to be chiefs of mission4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,recruitment and retention of individuals who have lived1 worked1 or studied in predominantly ,muslim countries or communities4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,sense of ,congress regarding coverage of appropriate therapies for dependents with autism spectrum disorder 7,,asd74 ,sec4 #gae4 ,repeal of obsolete reports4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,prohibition on additional funding4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,department ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,department means the ,department of ,state4 7#c7 ,foreign ,service ,the term ,foreign ,service has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb74 7#d7 ,inspector ,general ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,inspector ,general means the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 7#e7 ,peacekeeping credits ,the term peacekeeping credits means the amounts by which ,united ,states assessed peacekeeping contributions exceed actual expenditures1 apportioned to the ,united ,states1 of peacekeeping operations by the ,united ,nations during a ,united ,nations peacekeeping fiscal year4 7#f7 ,secretary ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,i ,embassy ,security and ,personnel ,protection ,a ,review and ,planning ,requirements #aja4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq42 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended by inserting after section #ajc the following new sections3 #ajd4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,initial designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,department of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 in classified form1 that contains a list of diplomatic and consular posts designated as high risk1 high threat posts4 7b7 ,designations before opening or reopening posts ,before opening or reopening a diplomatic or consular post1 the ,secretary shall determine if such post should be designated as a high risk1 high threat post4 7c7 ,designating existing posts ,the ,secretary shall regularly review existing diplomatic and consular posts to determine if any such post should be designated as a high risk1 high threat post if conditions at such post or the surrounding security environment require such a designation4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,high risk1 high threat post ,the term high risk1 high threat post means a ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post or other ,united ,states mission abroad1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that1 among other factors-- 7,a7 is located in a country-- 7i7 with high to critical levels of political violence and terrorism2 and 7ii7 the government of which lacks the ability or willingness to provide adequate security2 and 7,b7 has mission physical security platforms that fall below the ,department of ,state's established standards4 #aje4 ,briefings on embassy security 7a7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide monthly briefings to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 any plans to open or reopen a high risk1 high threat post1 including-- 7,a7 the importance and appropriateness of the objectives of the proposed post to the national security of the ,united ,states1 and the type and level of security threats such post could encounter2 7,b7 working plans to expedite the approval and funding for establishing and operating such post1 implementing physical security measures1 providing necessary security and management personnel1 and the provision of necessary equipment2 7,c7 security tripwires that would determine specific action1 including enhanced security measures or evacuation of such post1 based on the improvement or deterioration of the local security environment2 and 7,d7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 an evaluation of available ,united ,states military assets and operational plans to respond to such posts in extremis2 7#b7 personnel staffing and rotation cycles at high risk1 high threat posts2 7#c7 the current security posture at posts of particular concern as determined by such committees2 and 7#d7 the progress towards implementation of the provisions specified in title ,i of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag4 7b7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than #cj days before opening or reopening a high risk1 high threat post1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the decision to open or reopen such post4 7#b7 ,emergency circumstances ,if the ,secretary determines that the national security interests of the ,united ,states require the opening or reopening of a high risk1 high threat post in fewer than #cj days1 then as soon as possible1 but not later than #dh hours before such opening or reopening1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification detailing the decision to open or reopen such post1 the nature of the critical national security interests at stake1 and the circumstances that prevented the normal #cj-;day notice under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajc the following new items3 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,briefings on embassy security4 4 #ajb4 ,contingency plans for high risk1 high threat posts ,subsection 7a7 of section #fjf of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe2 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting and from complex attacks 7as such term is defined in section #daf of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf71 after attacks from vehicles2 and 7,b7 by inserting or such a complex attack before the period at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including at high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf71 including options for the deployment of additional military personnel or equipment to bolster security and rapid deployment of armed or surveillance assets in response to an attack4 #ajc4 ,direct reporting ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security shall report directly to the ,secretary1 without being required to obtain the approval or concurrence of any other official of the ,department1 as threats and circumstances require4 #ajd4 ,accountability ,review ,board recommendations related to unsatisfactory leadership 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #cjd of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,whenever and inserting ,if2 and 7,b7 by striking has breached the duty of that individual and inserting has engaged in misconduct or unsatisfactorily performed the duties of employment of that individual1 and such misconduct or unsatisfactory performance has significantly contributed to the serious injury1 loss of life1 or significant destruction of property1 or the serious breach of security that is the subject of the ,board's examination as described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking finding each place it appears and inserting findings2 and 7#c7 in the matter following paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking has breached a duty of that individual and inserting has engaged in misconduct or unsatisfactorily performed the duties of employment of that individual as described in this subsection2 and 7,b7 by striking to the performance of the duties of that individual4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any ,accountability ,review ,board that is convened under section #cja of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,physical ,security and ,personnel ,requirements #aaa4 ,capital security cost sharing program 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on the capital security cost sharing program ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,capital ,security ,cost ,sharing ,program should prioritize the construction of new facilities and the maintenance of existing facilities at high risk1 high threat posts4 7b7 ,restriction on construction of office space ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #fjd7;e7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7title ,,vi of division ,a of ,h4,r4 #cdbg1 as enacted into law by section #ajjj7;a77#g7 of ,public ,law #ajf-aac2 #aac ,stat4 #aeja;,a-#dec2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,a project to construct a diplomatic facility of the ,united ,states may not include office space or other accommodations for an employee of a ,federal department or agency to the extent that the ,secretary of ,state determines that such department or agency has not provided to the ,department of ,state the full amount of funding required under paragraph 7#a71 notwithstanding any authorization and appropriation of relevant funds by ,congress44 #aab4 ,local guard contracts abroad under diplomatic security program ,section #acf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,award of local guard and protective service contracts ,in evaluating proposals for local guard contracts under this section1 the ,secretary of ,state may award such contracts on the basis of best value as determined by a cost-technical tradeoff analysis 7as described in ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation part #ae4aja7 and1 with respect to such contracts for posts that are not high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq42 relating to diplomatic security771 subject to congressional notification #ae-;days prior to any such award4 4 #aac4 ,transfer authority ,section #d of the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act1 #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bie7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 7#a7 ,in addition to exercising any other transfer authority available to the ,secretary of ,state1 and subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary may transfer to1 and merge with1 any appropriation for embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance such amounts appropriated for fiscal year #bjah for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after ,january #a1 #bjag1 if the ,secretary determines such transfer is necessary to provide for the security of sites and buildings in foreign countries under the jurisdiction and control of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,any funds transferred pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall not exceed #bj percent of any appropriation made available for fiscal year #bjah for the ,department of ,state under the heading ,administration of ,foreign ,affairs1 and no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfer2 and 7,b7 shall be merged with funds in the heading to which transferred1 and shall be available subject to the same terms and conditions as the funds with which merged4 7#c7 ,not later than #ae days before any transfer of funds pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify in writing the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,any such notification shall include a description of the particular security need necessitating the transfer at issue4 4 #aad4 ,security enhancements for soft targets ,section #bi of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting physical security enhancements and after may include4 #aae4 ,exemption from certain procurement protest procedures for noncompetitive contracting in emergency circumstances ,a determination by the ,department to use procedures other than competitive procedures under section #ccjd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 in order to meet emergency security requirements1 as determined by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee1 including physical security upgrades1 protective equipment1 and other immediate threat mitigation projects1 shall not be subject to challenge by protest under either subchapter ,v of chapter #ce of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #adia of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding minimum security standards for temporary ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,overseas ,security ,policy ,board's security standards for facilities should apply to all facilities consistent with #ab ,,fam #caa4b2 and 7#b7 such facilities should comply with requirements for attaining a waiver or exception to applicable standards if it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 #aag4 ,assignment of personnel at high risk1 high threat posts ,the ,secretary to the extent practicable shall station key personnel for sustained periods of time at high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf1 as added by section #dja of this ,act7 in order to-- 7#a7 establish institutional knowledge and situational awareness that would allow for a fuller familiarization of the local political and security environment in which such posts are located2 and 7#b7 ensure that necessary security procedures are implemented4 #aah4 ,annual report on embassy construction costs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive report regarding all ongoing embassy construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following with respect to each ongoing embassy construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects3 7#a7 ,the initial cost estimate4 7#b7 ,the amount expended on the project to date4 7#c7 ,the projected timeline for completing the project4 7#d7 ,any cost overruns incurred by the project4 7c7 ,initial report ,the first report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an annex regarding all embassy construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects completed during the #aj-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including1 for each such project1 the following3 7#a7 ,the initial cost estimate4 7#b7 ,the amount actually expended on the project4 7#c7 ,any additional time required to complete the project beyond the initial timeline4 7#d7 ,any cost overruns incurred by the project4 #aai4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance ,section #a of the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act1 #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bib71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,authorization for improvements and construction ,the ,secretary of ,state may improve or construct facilities overseas for other ,federal departments and agencies on an advance-of-funds or reimbursable basis if such advances or reimbursements are credited to the ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance account and remain available until expended4 4 ,c ,security ,training #aba4 ,security training for personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea et seq42 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #daf4 ,security training for personnel assigned to a high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,individuals assigned permanently to or who are in long-term temporary duty status as designated by the ,secretary of ,state at a high risk1 high threat post shall receive security training described in subsection 7b7 on a mandatory basis in order to prepare such individuals for living and working at such posts4 7b7 ,security training described ,security training referred to in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is training to improve basic knowledge and skills2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 an ability to recognize1 avoid1 and respond to potential terrorist situations1 including a complex attack2 7,b7 conducting surveillance detection2 7,c7 providing emergency medical care2 7,d7 ability to detect the presence of improvised explosive devices2 7,e7 minimal firearms familiarization2 and 7,f7 defensive driving maneuvers4 7c7 ,effective date ,the requirements of this section shall take effect upon the date of the enactment of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section and section #dag3 7#a7 ,complex attack ,the term complex attack has the meaning given such term by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 as follows3 ,an attack conducted by multiple hostile elements which employ at least two distinct classes of weapon systems 7i4e41 indirect fire and direct fire1 improvised explosive devices1 and surface to air fire744 7#b7 ,high risk1 high threat post ,the term high risk1 high threat post has the meaning given such term in section #ajd4 #dag4 ,security management training for officials assigned to a high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,officials described in subsection 7c7 who are assigned to a high risk1 high threat post shall receive security training described in subsection 7b7 on a mandatory basis in order to improve the ability of such officials to make security-related management decisions4 7b7 ,security training described ,security training referred to in subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 development of skills to better evaluate threats2 7#b7 effective use of security resources to mitigate such threats2 and 7#c7 improved familiarity of available security resources4 7c7 ,officials described ,officials referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,members of the ,senior ,foreign ,service appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a7 or #cjc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidb7;a77#a7 and #cidc7 or members of the ,senior ,executive ,service 7as such term is described in section #cacb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,foreign ,service officers appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidb7;a77#a77 holding a position in classes ,,fs-#a or ,,fs-#b4 7#c7 ,foreign ,service ,specialists appointed by the ,secretary under section #cjc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidc7 holding a position in classes ,,fs-#a or ,,fs-#b4 7#d7 ,individuals holding a position in grades ,,gs-#ad or ,,gs-#ae4 7#e7 ,personal services contractors and other contractors serving in positions or capacities similar to the officials described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7d7 ,effective date ,the requirements of this section shall take effect beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dae the following new items3 ,sec4 #daf4 ,security training for personnel assigned to a high risk1 high threat post4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,security management training for officials assigned to a high risk1 high threat post4 4 #abb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding language requirements for diplomatic security personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that diplomatic security personnel assigned permanently to or who are in long-term temporary duty status as designated by the ,secretary at a high risk1 high threat post should receive language training described in subsection 7b7 in order to prepare such personnel for duty requirements at such post4 7b7 ,language training described ,language training referred to in subsection 7a7 should prepare personnel described in such subsection to-- 7#a7 speak the language at issue with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on subjects germane to security2 and 7#b7 read within an adequate range of speed and with almost complete comprehension on subjects germane to security4 ,d ,expansion of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,detachment ,program #aca4 ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the responsibility of the ,secretary for diplomatic security under section #ajc of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjb2 enacted as part of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-cii771 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct an annual review of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program1 including the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of whether the size and composition of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program is adequate to meet global diplomatic security requirements4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether the ,marine ,corps security guards are appropriately deployed among ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic facilities to respond to evolving security developments and potential threats to ,united ,states interests abroad4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the mission objectives of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program and the procedural rules of engagement to protect diplomatic personnel under the ,program4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate an unclassified report1 with a classified annex as necessary1 that addresses the requirements specified in subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors #bja4 ,competitive hiring status for former employees of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,iraq ,reconstruction ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any employee of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,iraq ,reconstruction who completes at least #ab months of continuous employment within the ,office at any time prior to ,october #e1 #bjac1 and was not terminated for cause shall acquire competitive status for appointment to any position in the competitive service for which the employee possesses the required qualifications4 #bjb4 ,certification of independence of information technology systems of the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 with respect to the network1 information systems1 and files of the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department and ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors managed by the ,department1 a certification that the ,department has ensured the integrity and independence of such network1 information systems1 and files1 including the prevention of access to such network1 information systems1 and files other than as authorized by the ,inspector ,general or the ,attorney ,general1 or1 for purposes of ensuring information and systems security pursuant to applicable statute1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 #bjc4 ,protecting the integrity of internal investigations ,subsection 7c7 of section #bji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibi7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,required reporting of allegations and investigations and ,inspector ,general authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of a bureau1 post1 or other office of the ,department of ,state 7in this paragraph referred to as a ,department entity7 shall submit to the ,inspector ,general a report of any allegation of-- 7i7 waste1 fraud1 or abuse in a ,department program or operation2 7ii7 criminal or serious misconduct on the part of a ,department employee at the ,,fs-#a1 ,,gs-#ae1 or ,,gm-#ae level or higher2 7iii7 criminal misconduct on the part of a ,department employee2 and 7iv7 serious1 noncriminal misconduct on the part of any ,department employee who is authorized to carry a weapon1 make arrests1 or conduct searches1 such as conduct that1 if proved1 would constitute perjury or material dishonesty1 warrant suspension as discipline for a first offense1 or result in loss of law enforcement authority4 7,b7 ,deadline ,the head of a ,department entity shall submit to the ,inspector ,general a report of an allegation described in subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #e business days after the date on which the head of such ,department entity is made aware of such allegation4 4 #bjd4 ,report on ,inspector ,general inspection and auditing of ,foreign ,service posts and bureaus and other offices of the ,department 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the requirement under section #bji7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibi7;a77#a77 that the ,inspector ,general inspect and audit1 at least every #e years1 the administration of activities and operations of each ,foreign ,service post and each bureau or other office of the ,department4 7b7 ,consideration of multi-,tier system ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall assess the advisability and feasibility of implementing a multi-tier system for inspecting ,foreign ,service posts and bureaus and other offices of the ,department under section #bji7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj featuring more or less frequent inspections and audits based on risk1 including security risk1 as may be determined by the ,inspector ,general4 #bje4 ,implementing ,,gao and ,,oig recommendations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department has not implemented all of the recommendations made by the ,government ,accountability ,office 7,,gao7 and the ,office of the ,inspector ,general 7,,oig7 related to embassy security and that some recommendations may yield potentially significant cost savings to the ,department4 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees detailing the rationale for not implementing recommendations made by the ,,gao and ,,oig related to embassy security or those that may yield significant cost savings to the ,department1 if implemented4 #bjf4 ,inspector ,general salary limitations ,section #dab of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cigb7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 shall limit the payment of special differentials to ,,usaid ,foreign ,service criminal investigators to levels at which the aggregate of basic pay and special differential for any pay period would equal1 for such criminal investigators1 the bi-weekly pay limitations on premium pay regularly placed on other criminal investigators within the ,federal law enforcement community4 ,this provision shall be retroactive to ,january #a1 #bjac4 4 ,,iii ,international organizations #cja4 ,oversight of and accountability for peacekeeper abuses 7a7 ,strategy ,to ensure reform and accountability ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit1 in unclassified form1 to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a ,united ,states strategy for combating sexual exploitation and abuse in ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations2 and 7#b7 an implementation plan for achieving the objectives set forth in the strategy described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be the following3 7#a7 ,to dramatically reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by civilian and military personnel assigned to ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations4 7#b7 ,to ensure the introduction and implementation by the ,united ,nations of improved training1 oversight1 and accountability mechanisms for ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations and the personnel involved with such operations4 7#c7 ,to ensure swift justice for any such personnel who are found to have committed sexual exploitation or abuse4 7#d7 ,to assist the ,united ,nations and troop- or police-contributing countries1 as necessary and appropriate1 to improve their ability to prevent1 identify1 and prosecute sexual exploitation or abuse by personnel involved in peacekeeping operations4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements and objectives3 7#a7 ,the amendment of the model memorandum of understanding and review of all current memorandums of understanding for troop- or police-contributing countries participating in ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations to strengthen provisions relating to the investigation1 repatriation1 prosecution1 and discipline of troops or police that are credibly alleged to have engaged in cases of misconduct4 7#b7 ,the establishment of onsite courts-martial1 as appropriate1 for the prosecution of crimes committed by military peacekeeping personnel1 that is consistent with each peacekeeping operations' status of forces agreement with its host country4 7#c7 ,the exploration of appropriate arrangements to waive the immunity of civilian employees of the ,united ,nations and its specialized agencies1 funds1 and programs to enable the prosecution of such employees who are credibly alleged to have engaged in sexual exploitation1 abuse1 or other crimes4 7#d7 ,the creation of a ,united ,nations ,security ,council ombudsman office that-- 7,a7 is authorized to conduct ongoing oversight of peacekeeping operations2 7,b7 reports directly to the ,security ,council on-- 7i7 offenses committed by peacekeeping personnel or ,united ,nations civilian staff or volunteers2 and 7ii7 the actions taken in response to such offenses2 and 7,c7 provides reports to the ,security ,council on the conduct of personnel in each peacekeeping operation not less frequently than annually and before the expiration or renewal of the mandate of any such peacekeeping operation4 7#e7 ,the provision of guidance from the ,united ,nations on the establishment of a standing claims commission for each peacekeeping operation-- 7,a7 to address any grievances by a host country's civilian population against ,united ,nations personnel in cases of alleged abuses by peacekeeping personnel2 and 7,b7 to provide means for the government of the country of which culpable ,united ,nations peacekeeping or civilian personnel are nationals to compensate the victims of such crimes4 7#f7 ,the adoption of a ,united ,nations policy and plan that increases the number of troop- or police-contributing countries that-- 7,a7 obtain and maintain ,,dna samples from each national of such country who is a member of a ,united ,nations military contingent or formed police unit1 consistent with national laws1 of such contingent or unit2 and 7,b7 make such ,,dna samples available to investigators from the troop- or police-contributing country 7except that such should not be made available to the ,united ,nations7 if allegations of sexual exploitation or abuse arise4 7#g7 ,the adoption of a ,united ,nations policy that bars troop- or police-contributing countries that fail to fulfill their obligation to ensure good order and discipline among their troops from providing any further troops for peace operations or restricts peacekeeper reimbursements to such countries until appropriate training1 institutional reform1 and oversight mechanisms to prevent such problems from recurring have been put in place4 7#h7 ,the implementation of appropriate risk reduction policies1 including refusal by the ,united ,nations to deploy uniformed personnel from any troop- or police-contributing country that does not adequately-- 7,a7 investigate allegations of sexual exploitation or abuse involving nationals of such country2 and 7,b7 ensure justice for those personnel determined to have been responsible for such sexual exploitation or abuse4 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations shall use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to advance the objectives of the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,peacekeeping training ,the ,united ,states should deny further ,united ,states peacekeeper training or related assistance1 except for training specifically designed to reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation or abuse1 or to assist in its identification or prosecution1 to any troop- or police-contributing country that does not-- 7#a7 implement and maintain effective measures to enhance the discovery of sexual exploitation and abuse offenses committed by peacekeeping personnel who are nationals of such country2 7#b7 adequately respond to complaints about such offenses by carrying out swift and effective disciplinary action against the personnel who are found to have committed such offenses2 and 7#c7 provide detailed reporting to the ombudsman described in subsection 7c77#d7 7or other appropriate ,united ,nations official7 that describes the offenses committed by the nationals of such country and such country's responses to such offenses4 7f7 ,assistance ,the ,united ,states should develop support mechanisms to assist troop- or police-contributing countries1 as necessary and appropriate-- 7#a7 to improve their capacity to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse offenses committed by nationals of such countries while participating in a ,united ,nations peacekeeping operation2 and 7#b7 to appropriately hold accountable any individual who commits an act of sexual exploitation or abuse4 7g7 ,human rights reporting ,in coordination with the ombudsman described in subsection 7c77#d7 7or other appropriate ,united ,nations official71 the ,secretary shall identify1 in the ,department's annual country reports on human rights practices1 the countries of origin of any peacekeeping personnel or units that-- 7#a7 are characterized by noteworthy patterns of sexual exploitation or abuse2 or 7#b7 have failed to institute appropriate institutional and procedural reforms after being made aware of any such patterns4 #cjb4 ,reimbursement of contributing countries ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 the present formula for determining the troop reimbursement rate paid to troop- and police-contributing countries for ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations should be clearly explained and made available to the public on the ,united ,nations ,department of ,peacekeeping ,operations website2 7#b7 regular audits of the nationally-determined pay and benefits given to personnel from troop- and police-contributing countries participating in ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations should be conducted to help inform the reimbursement rate referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 the survey mechanism developed by the ,united ,nations ,secretary ,general's ,senior ,advisory ,group on ,peacekeeping ,operations for collecting troop- and police-contributing country data on common and extraordinary expenses associated with deploying personnel to peacekeeping operations should be coordinated with the audits described in paragraph 7#b7 to ensure proper oversight and accountability4 #cjc4 ,withholding of assistance ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that security assistance should not be provided to any unit of the security forces of a foreign country if such unit has engaged in a gross violation of human rights or in acts of sexual exploitation or abuse1 including while serving in a ,united ,nations peacekeeping operation4 #cjd4 ,united ,nations peacekeeping assessment formula ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to urge the ,united ,nations to share the raw data used to calculate ,member ,state peacekeeping assessment rates and to make available the formula for determining peacekeeping assessments4 #cje4 ,reimbursement or application of credits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to seek and timely obtain a commitment from the ,united ,nations to make available to the ,united ,states any peacekeeping credits that are generated from a closed peacekeeping operation4 #cjf4 ,report on ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations relating to peacekeeping operations 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #d7;c7 of the ,united ,nations ,participation ,act of #aide 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg;b7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,a description of all assistance from the ,united ,states to the ,united ,nations to support peacekeeping operations that-- 7i7 was provided during the previous fiscal year2 7ii7 is expected to be provided during the fiscal year2 or 7iii7 is included in the annual budget request to ,congress for the forthcoming fiscal year4 2 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,for assessed or voluntary contributions described in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 or 7,c77iii7 that exceed #ajj1jjj in value1 including in-kind contributions-- 7i7 the total amount or estimated value of all such contributions to the ,united ,nations and to each of its affiliated agencies and related bodies2 7ii7 the nature and estimated total value of all in-kind contributions in support of ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations and other international peacekeeping operations1 including-- 7,i7 logistics2 7,,ii7 airlift2 7,,iii7 arms and materiel2 7,,iv7 nonmilitary technology and equipment2 7,v7 personnel2 and 7,,vi7 training2 7iii7 the approximate percentage of all such contributions to the ,united ,nations and to each such agency or body when compared with all contributions to the ,united ,nations and to each such agency or body from any source2 and 7iv7 for each such ,united ,states ,government contribution to the ,united ,nations and to each such agency or body-- 7,i7 the amount or value of the contribution2 7,,ii7 a description of the contribution1 including whether it is an assessed or voluntary contribution2 7,,iii7 the purpose of the contribution2 7,,iv7 the department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government responsible for the contribution2 and 7,v7 the ,united ,nations or ,united ,nations affiliated agency or related body that received the contribution4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,the report required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 4 7b7 ,public availability of information ,not later than #ad days after submitting each report under section #d7;c7 of the ,united ,nations ,participation ,act of #aide 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg;b7c771 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall post a text-based1 searchable version of any unclassified information described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 of such section 7as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section7 on a publicly available website4 #cjg4 ,whistleblower protections for ,united ,nations personnel ,the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to-- 7#a7 call for the removal of any official of the ,united ,nations or of any ,united ,nations agency1 program1 commission1 or fund who the ,secretary has determined has failed to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity established by the ,united ,nations1 including such standards specified in ,united ,nations ,codes of ,conduct and ,codes of ,ethics1 or whose conduct1 with respect to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse by ,united ,nations peacekeepers1 has resulted in the erosion of public confidence in the ,united ,nations2 7#b7 ensure that best practices with regard to whistleblower protections are extended to all personnel serving the ,united ,nations or serving any ,united ,nations agency1 program1 commission1 or fund1 especially personnel participating in ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations1 ,united ,nations police officers1 ,united ,nations staff1 contractors1 and victims of misconduct1 wrongdoing1 or criminal behavior involving ,united ,nations personnel2 7#c7 ensure that the ,united ,nations implements protective measures for whistleblowers who report significant allegations of misconduct1 wrongdoing1 or criminal behavior by personnel serving the ,united ,nations or serving any ,united ,nations agency1 program1 commission1 or fund1 especially personnel participating in ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations1 ,united ,nations staff1 or contractors1 specifically by implementing best practices for the protection of such whistleblowers from retaliation1 including-- 7,a7 protection against retaliation for internal and lawful public disclosures2 7,b7 legal burdens of proof2 7,c7 statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation2 7,d7 access to independent adjudicative bodies1 including external arbitration2 and 7,e7 results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation2 7#d7 insist that the ,united ,nations provides adequate redress to any whistleblower who has suffered from retribution in violation of the protective measures specified in paragraph 7#c71 including reinstatement to any position from which such whistleblower was wrongfully removed1 or reassignment to a comparable position at the same level of pay1 plus any compensation for any arrearage in salary to which such whistleblower would have otherwise been entitled but for the wrongful retribution2 7#e7 call for public disclosure of the number and general description of-- 7,a7 complaints submitted to the ,united ,nations' ,ethics ,office1 local ,conduct and ,discipline teams1 or other entity designated to receive complaints from whistleblowers2 7,b7 determinations that probable cause exists to conduct an investigation1 and specification of the entity conducting such investigation1 including the ,office of ,internal ,oversight ,services1 the ,office of ,audit and ,investigations 7for ,,undp71 the ,office of ,internal ,audit 7for ,,unicef71 and the ,inspector ,general's ,office 7for ,,unhcr72 7,c7 dispositions of such investigations1 including dismissal and referral for adjudication1 specifying the adjudicating entity1 such as the ,united ,nations ,dispute ,tribunal2 and 7,d7 results of adjudication1 including disciplinary measures proscribed and whether such measures were effected1 including information with respect to complaints regarding allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by ,united ,nations peacekeepers1 allegations of fraud in procurement and contracting1 and all other allegations of misconduct1 wrongdoing1 or criminal behavior2 7#f7 insist that the full1 unredacted text of any investigation or adjudication referred to in paragraph 7#e7 are made available to ,member ,states upon request2 and 7#g7 call for an examination of the feasibility of establishing a stand-alone agency at the ,united ,nations1 independent of the ,secretary ,general1 to investigate all allegations of misconduct1 wrongdoing1 or criminal behavior1 reporting to the ,member ,states of the ,general ,assembly1 paid for from the ,united ,nations regular budget1 to replace existing investigative bodies1 including the ,office of ,internal ,oversight ,services1 the ,office of ,audit and ,investigations1 the ,office of ,internal ,audit1 and the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 #cjh4 ,encouraging employment of ,united ,states citizens at the ,united ,nations ,section #aha of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiib and #aiic 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgf;c-#d7 is amended to read as follows3 #aha4 ,employment of ,united ,states citizens by certain international organizations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to ,congress a report that provides-- 7#a7 for each international organization that had a geographic distribution formula in effect on ,january #a1 #aiia1 an assessment of whether that organization-- 7,a7 is taking good faith steps to increase the staffing of ,united ,states citizens1 including1 as appropriate1 as assessment of any additional steps the organization could be taking to increase such staffing2 and 7,b7 has met the requirements of its geographic distribution formula2 and 7#b7 an assessment of ,united ,states representation among professional and senior-level positions at the ,united ,nations1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the proportion of ,united ,states citizens employed at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and at all ,united ,nations specialized agencies1 funds1 and programs relative to the total employment at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and at all such agencies1 funds1 and programs2 7,b7 an assessment of compliance by the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and such agencies1 funds1 and programs with any applicable geographic distribution formula2 and 7,c7 a description of any steps taken or planned to be taken by the ,united ,states to increase the staffing of ,united ,states citizens at the ,united ,nations ,secretariat and such agencies1 funds and programs4 4 #cji4 ,statement of policy on ,member ,state's voting practices at the ,united ,nations ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to strongly consider a ,member ,state's voting practices at the ,united ,nations before entering into any agreements with the ,member ,state4 #caj4 ,qualifications of the ,united ,nations ,secretary ,general 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to urge each future candidate for the position of the ,united ,nations ,secretary ,general to circulate to the ,member ,states of the ,general ,assembly a description of his or her priorities and objectives for leading the organization and ensuring that it upholds the principles outlined by the ,united ,nations ,charter1 including specific recommendations to improve strategic planning and enact far-reaching management1 performance1 and accountability reforms4 7b7 ,proposal for ,united ,nations reform ,the descriptions referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a process for determining the goals1 objectives1 and benchmarks for the timely withdrawal of peacekeeping forces prior to the approval by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council of a new or expanded peacekeeping operation4 7#b7 ,a proposal for ensuring that the numbers and qualifications of staff are clearly aligned with the specific needs of each ,united ,nations agency1 mission1 and program1 including measures to ensure that such agencies1 missions1 and programs have the flexibility needed to hire and release employees as workforce needs change over time4 7c7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to withhold support for any candidate for the position of ,united ,nations ,secretary ,general unless such candidate has produced a clear vision for leading the ,united ,nations1 including a robust reform agenda as described in subsection 7b71 and circulated such l to the ,member ,states of the ,general ,assembly4 #caa4 ,policy regarding the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should use its voice1 vote1 and influence at the ,united ,nations to work to ensure that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council takes steps to remove permanent items on the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council's agenda or program of work that target or single out a specific country or a specific territory or territories2 7#b7 the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council does not include a ,member ,state of the ,united ,nations-- 7,a7 subject to sanctions by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council2 7,b7 under a ,united ,nations ,security ,council-mandated investigation for human rights abuses2 7,c7 which the ,secretary has determined1 for purposes of section #f7;j7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act71 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 or other provision of law1 is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism2 or 7,d7 which the ,president has designated as a country of particular concern for religious freedom under section #djb7;b7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aiih2 and 7#c7 the percentage of ,united ,states citizens employed at the senior level in each of the ,research and ,right to ,development ,division1 the ,human ,rights ,treaties ,division1 the ,field ,operations and ,technical ,cooperation ,division1 and the ,human ,rights ,council and ,special ,procedures ,division of the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,office of the ,high ,commissioner during the most recently completed plenary session of the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly is at least equivalent to the percentage of the total ,united ,states assessed contribution to the ,united ,nations regular budget during such plenary session of the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for each of the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes-- 7#a7 the resolutions that were considered in the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council during the previous #ab months2 7#b7 the steps that have been taken during that #ab-month period to remove permanent items on the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council's agenda or program of work that target or single out a specific country or a specific territory or territories2 7#c7 a detailed list of any country currently on1 or running for a seat on1 the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council that meets any of the criteria described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#c72 and 7#d7 the current employment breakdown by nationality at each of the four major divisions of the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,office of the ,high ,commissioner as specified in subsection 7a77#d74 #cab4 ,additional report on other ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress a report on all assessed and voluntary contributions with a value greater than #ajj1jjj1 including in-kind1 of the ,united ,states ,government to the ,united ,nations and its affiliated agencies and related bodies during the previous fiscal year4 7b7 ,content ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the total amount of all assessed and voluntary contributions1 including in-kind1 of the ,united ,states ,government to the ,united ,nations and its affiliated agencies and related bodies during the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the approximate percentage of ,united ,states ,government contributions to each ,united ,nations affiliated agency or body in such fiscal year when compared with all contributions to each such agency or body from any source in such fiscal year4 7#c7 ,for each such ,united ,states ,government contribution-- 7,a7 the amount of each such contribution2 7,b7 a description of each such contribution 7including whether assessed or voluntary72 7,c7 the department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government responsible for each such contribution2 7,d7 the purpose of each such contribution2 and 7,e7 the ,united ,nations or its affiliated agency or related body receiving the contribution4 7c7 ,scope of initial report ,the first report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the information required under this section for the previous #c fiscal years4 7d7 ,public availability of information ,not later than #ad days after submitting a report required under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall post a public version of such report on a text-based1 searchable1 and publicly available ,internet ,web site4 #cac4 ,comparative report on peacekeeping operations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the costs1 strengths1 and limitations of ,united ,states and ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a comparison of the costs of current ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations and the estimated cost of comparable ,united ,states peacekeeping operations2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the strengths and limitations of-- 7,a7 a peacekeeping operation led by the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a peacekeeping operation led by the ,united ,nations4 ,,iv ,personnel and organizational issues #dja4 ,locally-employed staff wages 7a7 ,market-,responsive staff wages ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement a prevailing wage rates goal for positions in the local compensation plan1 as described in section #djh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cifh71 at each diplomatic post that-- 7#a7 is based on the specific recruiting and retention needs of each such post and local labor market conditions1 as determined annually2 and 7#b7 is not less than the #ejth percentile of the prevailing wage for comparable employment in the labor market surrounding each such post4 7b7 ,exception ,the prevailing wage rate goal established under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if compliance with such subsection would be inconsistent with applicable ,united ,states law1 the law in the locality of employment1 or the public interest4 7c7 ,recordkeeping requirement ,the analytical assumptions underlying the calculation of wage levels at each diplomatic post under subsection 7a71 and the data upon which such calculation is based-- 7#a7 shall be filed electronically and retained for not less than #e years2 and 7#b7 shall be made available to the appropriate congressional committees upon request4 #djb4 ,expansion of civil service opportunities ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should-- 7#a7 expand the ,overseas ,development ,program from #bj positions to not fewer than #dj positions within #a year of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 analyze the costs and benefits of further expansion of the ,overseas ,development ,program2 and 7#c7 expand the ,overseas ,development ,program to more than #dj positions if the benefits identified in paragraph 7#b7 outweigh the costs identified in such paragraph4 #djc4 ,promotion to the ,senior ,foreign ,service ,section #fja7;c7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 7,a7 ,the promotion of any individual joining the ,service on or after ,january #a1 #bjag1 to the ,senior ,foreign ,service shall be contingent upon such individual completing at least one tour in-- 7i7 a global affairs bureau2 or 7ii7 a global affairs position4 7,b7 ,the requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary certifies that the individual proposed for promotion to the ,senior ,foreign ,service-- 7i7 has met all other requirements applicable to such promotion2 and 7ii7 was unable to complete a tour in a global affairs bureau or global affairs position because there was not a reasonable opportunity for such individual to be assigned to such a position4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term global affairs bureau means any bureau of the ,department that is under the responsibility of-- 7,i7 the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and ,environment2 7,,ii7 the ,under ,secretary for ,arms ,control and ,international ,security ,affairs2 7,,iii7 the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 7,,iv7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs2 7,v7 the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs2 or 7,,vi7 the ,under ,secretary for ,civilian1 ,security1 ,democracy1 and ,human ,rights2 and 7ii7 the term global affairs position means any position funded with amounts appropriated to the ,department under the heading ,diplomatic ,policy and ,support4 4 #djd4 ,lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,foreign ,service should permit mid-career entry into the ,foreign ,service for qualified individuals who are willing to bring their outstanding talents and experiences to the work of the ,foreign ,service4 7b7 ,pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a #c-year pilot program for lateral entry into the ,foreign ,service that-- 7#a7 targets mid-career individuals from the civil service and private sector who have skills and experience that would be extremely valuable to the ,foreign ,service2 7#b7 is in full comportment with current ,foreign ,service intake procedures1 including the requirement to pass the ,foreign ,service exam2 7#c7 offers participants in such pilot program placement in the ,foreign ,service at a grade level higher than ,,fs-#d if such placement is warranted by the education and qualifying experience of such individuals2 7#d7 requires only one directed assignment in a position appropriate to such pilot program participant's grade level2 7#e7 includes1 as part of the required initial training1 a class or module that specifically prepares participants in such pilot program for life in the ,foreign ,service1 including conveying to such participants essential elements of the practical knowledge that is normally acquired during a ,foreign ,service officer's initial assignments2 and 7#f7 includes an annual assessment of the progress of such pilot program by a review board consisting of ,department officials with appropriate expertise1 including employees of the ,foreign ,service1 in order to evaluate such pilot program's success4 7c7 ,annual reporting ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for the duration of the pilot program described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the following3 7#a7 ,the cumulative number of accepted and unaccepted applicants to such pilot program4 7#b7 ,the cumulative number of pilot program participants placed into each ,foreign ,service cone4 7#c7 ,the grade level at which each pilot program participant entered the ,foreign ,service4 7#d7 ,information about the first assignment to which each pilot program participant was directed4 7#e7 ,the structure and operation of such pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 the operation of such pilot program to date2 and 7,b7 any observations and lessons learned about such pilot program that the ,secretary considers relevant4 7d7 ,longitudinal data ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collect and maintain data on the career progression of each pilot program participant for the length of each participant's ,foreign ,service career2 and 7#b7 make the data described in paragraph 7#a7 available to the appropriate congressional committees upon request4 #dje4 ,reemployment of annuitants and workforce rightsizing 7a7 ,waiver of annuity limitations ,subsection 7g7 of section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking to facilitate the and all that follows through ,afghanistan12 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,repeal of sunset provision ,subsection 7a7 of section #fa of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgcc7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive the application of section #hcdd or #hdfh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 on a case-by-case basis1 for employment of an annuitant in a position in the ,department of ,state for which there is exceptional difficulty in recruiting or retaining a qualified employee1 or when a temporary emergency hiring need exists4 4 7c7 ,rightsizing report ,on the date on which the ,president's annual budget request is submitted to ,congress each year through #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the implementation status of all rightsizing recommendations made by the ,office of ,management1 ,policy1 ,rightsizing1 and ,innovation of the ,department related to overseas staffing levels1 including whether each such recommendation was accepted or rejected by the relevant chief of mission and regional bureau4 #djf4 ,integration of foreign economic policy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,under ,secretary of ,economic ,growth1 ,energy1 and the ,environment1 shall establish-- 7#a7 foreign economic policy priorities for each regional bureau1 including for individual countries1 as appropriate2 and 7#b7 policies and guidance for integrating such foreign economic policy priorities throughout the ,department4 7b7 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary ,within each regional bureau of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall task an existing ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary with appropriate training and background in economic and commercial affairs with the responsibility for economic matters and interests within the responsibilities of each such regional bureau1 including the integration of the foreign economic policy priorities established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall establish curriculum at the ,george ,p4 ,shultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center to develop the practical foreign economic policy expertise and skill sets of ,foreign ,service officers1 including by making available distance-learning courses in commercial1 economic1 and business affairs1 including in the following3 7#a7 ,the global business environment4 7#b7 ,the economics of development4 7#c7 ,development and infrastructure finance4 7#d7 ,current trade and investment agreements negotiations4 7#e7 ,implementing existing multilateral and ,world ,trade ,organization agreements1 and ,united ,states trade and investment agreements4 7#f7 ,best practices for customs and export procedures4 7#g7 ,market analysis and global supply chain management4 #djg4 ,training support services ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #gjd7;a77#d7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbd7;a77#d77 is amended by striking language instructors1 linguists1 and other academic and training specialists and inserting education and training specialists1 including language instructors and linguists1 and other specialists who perform work directly relating to the design1 delivery1 oversight1 or coordination of training delivered by the institution4 #djh4 ,special agents 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #cg7;a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgji7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 conduct investigations concerning-- 7,a7 illegal passport or visa issuance or use2 7,b7 identity theft or document fraud affecting or relating to the programs1 functions1 or authorities of the ,department of ,state2 or 7,c7 ,federal offenses committed within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #g7i7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code71 except as such jurisdiction relates to the premises of ,united ,states military missions and related residences2 4 7b7 ,construction ,nothing in the amendment made by subsection 7a7 may be construed to limit the investigative authority of any ,federal department or agency other than the ,department4 #dji4 ,limited appointments in the ,foreign ,service ,section #cji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidi71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsections 7b7 and 7c72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking if continued service and inserting the following3 8if-- 7,a7 continued service 2 7ii7 in such subparagraph 7,a7 7as so inserted and designated by clause 7i7 of this subparagraph71 by inserting or after the semicolon at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 the individual is serving in the uniformed services 7as defined in section #dcjc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 and the limited appointment expires in the course of such service2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 in exceptional circumstances if the ,secretary determines the needs of the ,service require the extension of-- 7,a7 a limited noncareer appointment for a period not to exceed #a year2 or 7,b7 a limited appointment of a career candidate for the minimum time needed to resolve a grievance1 claim1 investigation1 or complaint not otherwise provided for in this section4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 noncareer employees who have served for #e consecutive years under a limited appointment under this section may be reappointed to a subsequent noncareer limited appointment if there is at least a #a-year break in service before such new appointment4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may waive the #a-year break requirement under paragraph 7#a7 in cases of special need4 4 #daj4 ,report on diversity recruitment1 employment1 retention1 and promotion 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should provide oversight to the employment1 retention1 and promotion of traditionally underrepresented minority groups4 7b7 ,additional recruitment and outreach required ,the ,department should conduct recruitment activities that-- 7#a7 develop and implement effective mechanisms to ensure that the ,department is able effectively to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates from a wide diversity of institutions2 and 7#b7 improve and expand recruitment and outreach programs at minority-serving institutions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and quadrennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a comprehensive report that describes the efforts1 consistent with existing law1 including procedures1 effects1 and results of the ,department since the period covered by the prior such report1 to promote equal opportunity and inclusion for all ,american employees in direct hire and personal service contractors status1 particularly employees of the ,foreign ,service1 including equal opportunity for all traditionally underrepresented minority groups4 #daa4 ,market data for cost-of-living adjustments 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that examines the feasibility and cost effectiveness of using private sector market data to determine cost of living adjustments for ,foreign ,service officers and ,federal ,government civilians who are stationed abroad4 7b7 ,content ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of at least four private sector providers of international cost-of-living data that the ,secretary determines are qualified to provide such data2 7#b7 a list of cities in which the ,department maintains diplomatic posts for which private sector cost-of-living data is not available2 7#c7 a comparison of-- 7,a7 the cost of purchasing cost-of-living data from each provider listed in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the cost 7including ,department labor costs7 of producing such rates internally2 and 7#d7 for countries in which the ,department provides a cost-of-living allowance greater than zero and the ,world ,bank estimates that the national price level of the country is less than the national price level of the ,united ,states1 a comparison of cost-of-living allowances1 excluding housing costs1 of the private sector providers referred to in paragraph 7#a7 to rates constructed by the ,department's ,office of ,allowances4 7c7 ,waiver ,if the ,secretary determines that compliance with subsection 7b77#d7 at a particular location is cost-prohibitive1 the ,secretary may waive the requirement under such subsection for such location if the ,secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees written notice and an explanation of the reasons for such waiver4 #dab4 ,technical amendment to ,federal ,workforce ,flexibility ,act ,chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #egec7;a77#b71 by inserting 1 excluding members of the ,foreign ,service other than chiefs of mission and ambassadors at large before the semicolon at the end2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #eged7;a77#b71 by inserting 1 excluding members of the ,foreign ,service other than chiefs of mission and ambassadors at large before the semicolon at the end4 #dac4 ,retention of mid- and senior-level professionals from traditionally underrepresented minority groups ,the ,secretary should provide attention and oversight to the employment1 retention1 and promotion of traditionally underrepresented minority groups to promote a diverse representation among mid- and senior-level career professionals through programs such as-- 7#a7 the ,international ,career ,advancement ,program2 7#b7 ,seminar ,,xxi at the ,massachusetts ,institute of ,technology's ,center for ,international ,studies2 and 7#c7 other highly respected international leadership programs4 #dad4 ,employee assignment restrictions 7a7 ,appeal of assignment restriction ,the ,secretary shall establish a right and process for employees to appeal any assignment restriction or preclusion4 7b7 ,certification ,upon full implementation of a right and process for employees to appeal an assignment restriction or preclusion under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committee a report that-- 7#a7 certifies that such process has been fully implemented2 7#b7 includes a detailed description of such process2 and 7#c7 details the number and nature of assignment restrictions and preclusions for the previous #c years4 7c7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish in the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual information relating to the right and process established pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 include a reference to such publication in the report required under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,prohibiting discrimination ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejb7;a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cihb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or prohibited from being assigned to after assigned to2 and 7#b7 by striking exclusively4 #dae4 ,security clearance suspensions 7a7 ,in general ,section #faj of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 ,separation for cause2 ,suspension2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,in order to promote the efficiency of the ,service1 the ,secretary may suspend a member of the ,service when-- 7,a7 the member's security clearance is suspended2 or 7,b7 there is reasonable cause to believe that the member has committed a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment may be imposed4 7#b7 ,any member of the ,service for whom a suspension is proposed under this subsection shall be entitled to-- 7,a7 written notice stating the specific reasons for the proposed suspension2 7,b7 a reasonable time to respond orally and in writing to the proposed suspension2 7,c7 obtain at such member's own expense representation by an attorney or other representative2 and 7,d7 a final written decision1 including the specific reasons for such decision1 as soon as practicable4 7#c7 ,any member suspended under this subsection may file a grievance in accordance with the procedures applicable to grievances under chapter #aa of title ,i4 7#d7 ,if a grievance is filed pursuant to paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 the review by the ,foreign ,service ,grievance ,board shall be limited to a determination of whether the provisions of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 have been fulfilled2 and 7,b7 the ,board may not exercise the authority provided under section #aajf7h74 7#e7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term reasonable time means-- 7i7 with respect to a member of the ,service assigned to duty in the ,united ,states1 #ae days after receiving notice of the proposed suspension2 and 7ii7 with respect to a member of the ,service assigned to duty outside the ,united ,states1 #cj days after receiving notice of the proposed suspension4 7,b7 ,the terms suspend and suspension mean placing a member of the ,foreign ,service in a temporary status without duties4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended by striking the item relating to section #faj and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #faj4 ,separation for cause2 ,suspension4 4 #daf4 ,sense of ,congress on the integration of policies related to the participation of women in preventing and resolving conflicts ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 within each regional bureau of the ,department1 the ,secretary should task an existing ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary with the responsibility for overseeing the integration of policy priorities related to the importance of the participation of women in preventing and resolving conflicts2 and 7#b7 the ,director of the ,george ,p4 ,shultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center should incorporate at least one training session related to the importance of the participation of women in preventing and resolving conflicts into-- 7,a7 the ,a-#ajj course attended by ,foreign ,service ,officers2 and 7,b7 with respect to ,foreign ,service ,officers who have completed the ,a-#ajj course1 at least one training course that will be completed not later than the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #dag4 ,foreign ,service families workforce study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on workforce issues and challenges to career opportunities pertaining to tandem couples in the ,foreign ,service as well as couples with respect to which only one spouse is in the ,foreign ,service4 #dah4 ,special envoys1 representatives1 advisors1 and coordinators of the ,department ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on special envoys1 representatives1 advisors1 and coordinators of the ,department1 that includes-- 7#a7 a tabulation of the current names1 ranks1 positions1 and responsibilities of all special envoy1 representative1 advisor1 and coordinator positions at the ,department1 with a separate accounting of all such positions at the level of ,assistant ,secretary 7or equivalent7 or above2 and 7#b7 for each position identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the date on which such position was created2 7,b7 the mechanism by which such position was created1 including the authority under which such position was created2 7,c7 such positions authorized under section 7d7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a72 7,d7 a description of whether1 and the extent to which1 the responsibilities assigned to such position duplicate the responsibilities of other current officials within the ,department1 including other special envoys1 representatives1 advisors1 and coordinators2 7,e7 which current official of the ,department would be assigned the responsibilities of such position in the absence of such position2 7,f7 to which current official of the ,department such position directly reports2 7,g7 the total number of staff assigned to support such position2 and 7,h7 with the exception of positions created by statute1 a detailed explanation of the necessity of such position to the effective conduct of the foreign affairs of the ,united ,states4 #dai4 ,combating anti-,semitism ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,special ,envoy to ,monitor and ,combat ,anti-,semitism of the ,office to ,monitor and ,combat ,anti-,semitism of the ,department shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on ,united ,states support to1 and opportunities to coordinate with1 ,american and ,european ,jewish and other civil society organizations1 focusing on youth1 to combat anti-,semitism and other forms of religious1 ethnic1 or racial intolerance in ,europe4 ,v ,consular authorities #eja4 ,codification of enhanced consular immunities ,section #d of the ,diplomatic ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,consular immunity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 with the concurrence of the ,attorney ,general1 may1 on the basis of reciprocity and under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine1 specify privileges and immunities for a consular post1 the members of a consular post1 and their families which result in more favorable or less favorable treatment than is provided in the ,vienna ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 of ,april #bd1 #aifc 7,t4,i4,a4,s4 #fhbj71 entered into force for the ,united ,states on ,december #bd1 #aifi4 7#b7 ,consultation ,before exercising the authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate regarding the circumstances that may warrant the need for privileges and immunities providing more favorable or less favorable treatment than is provided in the ,vienna ,convention4 4 #ejb4 ,passports made in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that all components of ,united ,states passports1 including all passport security features1 should be printed1 manufactured1 and assembled exclusively within the ,united ,states by ,united ,states companies and personnel1 contractors1 and subcontractors with appropriate security clearances4 7b7 ,briefings ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall provide a briefing1 which may be given in a classified environment if necessary1 to the appropriate congressional committees that includes the following details3 7#a7 ,a list of all components of the ,united ,states passport made outside the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the costs of all components of the ,united ,states passports made outside the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,comparable costs to produce and procure in the ,united ,states the items identified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 ,,vi ,western ,hemisphere ,drug ,policy ,commission #fja4 ,establishment ,there is established an independent commission to be known as the ,western ,hemisphere ,drug ,policy ,commission 7in this title referred to as the ,commission74 #fjb4 ,duties 7a7 ,review of illicit drug control policies ,the ,commission shall conduct a comprehensive review of ,united ,states foreign policy in the ,western ,hemisphere to reduce the illicit drug supply and drug abuse and reduce the damage associated with illicit drug markets and trafficking4 ,the ,commission shall also identify policy and program options to improve existing international counternarcotics policy4 ,the review shall include the following topics3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of ,united ,states-funded international illicit drug control programs in the ,western ,hemisphere1 including drug interdiction1 crop eradication1 alternative development1 drug production surveys1 police and justice sector training1 demand reduction1 and strategies to target drug kingpins4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the impact of ,united ,states counternarcotics assistance programs in the ,western ,hemisphere1 including the ,colombia ,strategic ,development ,initiative1 the ,merida ,initiative1 the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative and the ,central ,america ,regional ,security ,initiative1 in curbing drug production1 drug trafficking1 and drug-related violence and improving citizen security4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of how the ,president's annual determination of major drug-transit and major illicit drug producing countries pursuant to section #gjf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;j-#a7 serves ,united ,states interests with respect to ,united ,states international illicit drug control policies4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of whether the proper indicators of success are being used to evaluate ,united ,states international illicit drug control policy4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of ,united ,states efforts to stop illicit proceeds from drug trafficking organizations from entering the ,united ,states financial system4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of the links between the illegal narcotics trade in the ,western ,hemisphere and terrorist activities around the world4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of ,united ,states efforts to combat narco-terrorism in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#h7 ,an evaluation of the financing of foreign terrorist organizations by drug trafficking organizations and an evaluation of ,united ,states efforts to stop such activities4 7#i7 ,an evaluation of alternative drug policy models in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#aj7 ,an evaluation of the impact of local drug consumption in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean in promoting violence and insecurity4 7#aa7 ,recommendations on how best to improve ,united ,states counternarcotics policies in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,coordination with governments1 international organizations1 and nongovernmental organizations in the western hemisphere ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,commission is encouraged to consult with-- 7#a7 government1 academic1 and nongovernmental leaders1 as well as leaders from international organizations1 from throughout the ,united ,states1 ,latin ,america1 and the ,caribbean2 and 7#b7 the ,inter-,american ,drug ,abuse ,control ,commission 7,,cicad74 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the first meeting of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,secretary1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy a report that contains-- 7,a7 a detailed statement of the recommendations1 findings1 and conclusions of the ,commission under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 summaries of the input and recommendations of the leaders and organizations with which the ,commission consulted under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,public availability ,the report required under this subsection shall be made available to the public4 #fjc4 ,membership 7a7 ,number and appointment ,the ,commission shall be composed of #aj members to be appointed as follows3 7#a7 ,the majority leader and minority leader of the ,senate shall each appoint two members4 7#b7 ,the ,speaker and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives shall each appoint two members4 7#c7 ,the ,president shall appoint two members4 7b7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission may not include-- 7,a7 ,members of ,congress2 or 7,b7 ,federal1 ,state1 or local government officials4 7#b7 ,member of congress ,in this subsection1 the term ,member of ,congress includes a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to the ,congress4 7c7 ,appointment of initial members ,the initial members of the ,commission shall be appointed not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancies shall not affect the power and duties of the ,commission1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 ,an appointment required by subsection 7a7 should be made within #ij days of a vacancy on the ,commission4 7e7 ,period of appointment ,each member shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 7f7 ,initial meeting and selection of chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall hold an initial meeting to develop and implement a schedule for completion of the review and report required under section #cfb4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,at the initial meeting1 the ,commission shall select a ,chairperson from among its members4 7g7 ,quorum ,six members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum4 7h7 ,compensation ,members of the ,commission-- 7#a7 shall not be considered to be a ,federal employee for any purpose by reason of service on the ,commission2 and 7#b7 shall serve without pay4 7i7 ,travel expenses ,members shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with sections #egjb and #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in performance of services for the ,commission4 #fjd4 ,powers 7a7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson or a majority of its members4 7b7 ,hearings ,the ,commission may hold such hearings and undertake such other activities as the ,commission determines necessary to carry out its duties4 7c7 ,other resources 7#a7 ,documents1 statistical data1 and other such information 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,library of ,congress1 the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 the ,department1 and any other ,federal department or agency shall1 in accordance with the protection of classified information1 provide reasonable access to documents1 statistical data1 and other such information the ,commission determines necessary to carry out its duties4 7,b7 ,obtaining information ,the ,chairperson of the ,commission shall request the head of an agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 for access to documents1 statistical data1 or other such information described in such subparagraph that is under the control of such agency in writing when necessary4 7#b7 ,office space and administrative support ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall make office space available for day-to-day activities of the ,commission and for scheduled meetings of the ,commission4 ,upon request1 the ,administrator shall provide1 on a reimbursable basis1 such administrative support as the ,commission requests to fulfill its duties4 7d7 ,authority ,to use ,united ,states mails ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,authority ,to ,contract 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi1 the ,commission is authorized to enter into contracts with ,federal and ,state agencies1 private firms1 institutions1 and individuals for the conduct of activities necessary to the discharge of its duties under section #fjb4 7#b7 ,termination ,a contract1 lease1 or other legal agreement entered into by the ,commission may not extend beyond the date of termination of the ,commission4 #fje4 ,staff 7a7 ,director ,the ,commission shall have a ,director who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the ,commission4 ,the ,director shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule4 7b7 ,staff 7#a7 ,in general ,with the approval of the ,commission1 the ,director may appoint such personnel as the ,director determines to be appropriate4 ,such personnel shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule4 7#b7 ,additional staff ,the ,commission may appoint and fix the compensation of such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the ,commission to carry out its duties1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable to a person occupying a position at level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule4 7c7 ,experts and consultants ,with the approval of the ,commission1 the ,director may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,detail of government employees ,upon the request of the ,commission1 the head of any ,federal agency may detail1 without reimbursement1 any of the personnel of such agency to the ,commission to assist in carrying out the duties of the ,commission4 ,any such detail shall not interrupt or otherwise affect the civil service status or privileges of the personnel4 7e7 ,volunteer services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the ,commission determines necessary4 #fjf4 ,sunset ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,commission submits its report to ,congress pursuant to section #fjb7;c74 ,,vii ,miscellaneous provisions #gja4 ,foreign relations exchange programs 7a7 ,exchanges authorized ,title ,i of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fc4 ,foreign relations exchange programs 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may establish exchange programs under which officers or employees of the ,department of ,state1 including individuals appointed under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and members of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijc771 may be assigned1 for not more than #a year1 to a position with any foreign government or international entity that permits an employee to be assigned to a position with the ,department of ,state4 7b7 ,salary and benefits 7#a7 ,members of ,foreign ,service ,during a period in which a member of the ,foreign ,service is participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a71 such member shall be entitled to the salary and benefits to which such member would receive but for the assignment under this section4 7#b7 ,non-foreign service employees of ,department ,an employee of the ,department of ,state other than a member of the ,foreign ,service participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be treated in all respects as if detailed to an international organization pursuant to section #ccdc7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,foreign participants ,the salary and benefits of an employee of a foreign government or international entity participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be paid by such government or entity during the period in which such employee is participating in such program1 and shall not be reimbursed by the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,non-,reciprocal assignment ,the ,secretary may authorize a non-reciprocal assignment of personnel pursuant to this section1 with or without reimbursement from the foreign government or international entity for all or part of the salary and other expenses payable during such assignment1 if such is in the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the appointment as an officer or employee of the ,united ,states of-- 7#a7 an individual whose allegiance is to any country1 government1 or foreign or international entity other than to the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 an individual who has not met the requirements of sections #ccca1 #cccb1 #cccc1 and #gcaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law concerning eligibility for appointment as1 and continuation of employment as1 an officer or employee of the ,united ,states4 4 #gjb4 ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy 7a7 ,in general ,section #accd of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #feec7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjae and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,retroactivity of effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as of ,october #a1 #bjaf4 ,any lapse in powers1 authorities1 or responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy from the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be deemed to have not so lapsed4 #gjc4 ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors 7a7 ,broadcasting to ,asia ,section #cji of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiid and #aiie 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking the following countries and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,asia42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking the respective countries of 4 7b7 ,prohibitions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any change to the ,federal status of-- 7,a7 the ,cuba ,service established pursuant to section #d of the ,radio ,broadcasting to ,cuba ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adfe;b2 ,public ,law #ih-aaa7 is prohibited unless such section is explicitly repealed and such service is dissolved by an ,act of ,congress enacted on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the ,television ,marti ,service established by section #bdd7;a7 of ,television ,broadcasting to ,cuba ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adfe;cc2 ,public ,law #aja-bdf7 is prohibited unless such section is explicitly repealed and such service is dissolved by an ,act of ,congress enacted on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term change to the ,federal status1 with respect to a service referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 includes any significant restructuring1 privatization1 subordination to a private or private-public entity1 or merger with a private or public-private entity of such service4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors should start broadcasting in the ,sindhi language4 #gjd4 ,rewards for ,justice 7a7 ,rewards authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cf7;b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7;b77 is amended in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 by striking or 7#i7 each place it appears and inserting 7#i71 or 7#aj74 7#b7 ,reports2 definitions ,section #cf of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,reports on rewards authorized ,not less than #ae days after a reward is authorized under this section1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which may be submitted in classified form if necessary to protect intelligence sources and methods1 detailing information about the reward1 including the identity of the individual for whom the reward is being made1 the amount of the reward1 the acts with respect to which the reward is being made1 and how the reward is being publicized4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7k77#b71 by striking ,international ,relations and inserting ,foreign ,affairs4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply with respect to any reward authorized under section #cf of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7as so amended7 on or after such date4 7b7 ,extraditions 7#a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the refusal by other countries to extradite or otherwise render to the ,united ,states fugitives who have been indicted or convicted within the ,united ,states for serious crimes1 including murder1 hijacking1 and acts of domestic terrorism1 is an impediment to justice1 undermines international security1 and deserves high level diplomatic efforts toward resolution4 7#b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall provide to ,congress a briefing related to the issues raised in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 the number of fugitives and others for whom the ,united ,states ,government is seeking extradition or rendition1 both in total and listed by country2 7,b7 the average length of time such extradition or rendition requests have been outstanding1 both in general and by country2 7,c7 discussion of diplomatic and other efforts the ,united ,states has undertaken to secure the return of such fugitives2 7,d7 discussion of factors that have been barriers to the resolution of such cases2 and 7,e7 information on the number of ,united ,states citizens whose extradition has been sought by foreign governments during the past #e years1 both in total and listed by country1 and a discussion of the outcome of such requests4 #gje4 ,extension of period for reimbursement of seized commercial fishermen ,subsection 7e7 of section #g of the ,fishermen's ,protective ,act of #aifg 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #aigg7 is amended by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjah4 #gjf4 ,expansion of the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,program1 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program1 and the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,additional fellowships authorized ,beginning in fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 increase by #aj the number of fellows selected for the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,program2 7#b7 increase by #aj the number of fellows selected for the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 and 7#c7 increase by #e the number of fellows selected for the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as authorizing the hiring of additional personnel at the ,department beyond existing1 projected hiring patterns4 #gjg4 ,,gao report on ,department critical telecommunications equipment or services obtained from suppliers closely linked to a leading cyber-threat actor 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on any critical telecommunications equipment1 technologies1 or services obtained or used by the ,department or its contractors or subcontrators that is-- 7#a7 manufactured by a foreign supplier1 or a contractor or subcontractor of such supplier1 that is closely linked to a leading cyber-threat actor2 or 7#b7 from an entity that incorporates or utilizes information technology manufactured by a foreign supplier1 or a contractor or subcontractor of such supplier1 that is closely linked to a leading cyber-threat actor4 7b7 ,form ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,leading cyber-threat actor ,the term leading cyber-threat actor means a country identified as a leading threat actor in cyberspace in the report entitled ,worldwide ,threat ,assessment of the ,,us ,intelligence ,community1 dated ,february #i1 #bjaf4 7#b7 ,closely linked ,the term closely linked1 with respect to a foreign supplier1 contractor1 or subcontrator and a leading cyber-threat actor1 means the foreign supplier1 contractor1 or subcontractor-- 7,a7 has ties to the military forces of such actor2 7,b7 has ties to the intelligence services of such actor2 7,c7 is the beneficiary of significant low interest or no-interest loans1 loan forgiveness1 or other support of such actor2 or 7,d7 is incorporated or headquartered in the territory of such actor4 #gjh4 ,implementation plan for information technology and knowledge management ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan1 including timelines and resources1 required to-- 7#a7 establish a hub for analytics1 data science1 strategy1 and knowledge management at the ,department2 and 7#b7 migrate suitable information technology 7as such term is defined in section #aaaja7f7 of title #dj ,united ,states ,code7 to a cloud computing service or a cloud-based solution4 #gji4 ,ransoms to foreign terrorist organizations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report covering the previous calendar providing the following details3 7#a7 ,which foreign governments are believed to have facilitated1 directly or indirectly1 the payment of ransoms4 7#b7 ,which foreign terrorist organizations received payments from foreign governments identified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the amount of each such payment4 7#d7 ,the means of delivering such payments4 7#e7 ,a summary of the efforts of the ,united ,states to counter such payments4 7#f7 ,recommendations for improving coordination among the foreign allies of the ,united ,states to not pay ransoms4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 may include a classified annex1 shall be made available to the public by posting the unclassified form of such report on the website of the ,department1 and may be included in any other report that is required to be made public4 #gaj4 ,strategy to combat terrorist use of social media 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,united ,states strategy to combat terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media consistent with the ,president's #bjaa ,strategic ,implementation ,plan for ,empowering ,local ,partners to ,prevent ,violent ,extremism in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of what role social media plays in radicalization in the ,united ,states and elsewhere4 7#b7 ,an analysis of how terrorists and terrorist organizations are using social media1 including trends4 7#c7 ,a summary of the ,federal ,government's efforts to disrupt and counter the use of social media by terrorists and terrorist organizations1 an evaluation of the success of such efforts1 and recommendations for improvement4 7#d7 ,an analysis of how social media is being used for counter-radicalization and counter-propaganda purposes1 irrespective of whether or not such efforts are made by the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the value to law enforcement of social media posts by terrorists and terrorist organizations4 7#f7 ,an overview of social media training available to law enforcement and intelligence personnel that enables such personnel to understand and combat the use of social media by terrorists and terrorist organizations1 as well as recommendations for improving or expanding existing training opportunities4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex in accordance with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #gaa4 ,report on ,department information technology acquisition practices 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the ,department's information technology acquisition practices4 7b7 ,elements of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,agency chief investment officer authority enhancements1 including reporting on incremental developments regarding whether information technology investments are delivering functionality every #f months4 7#b7 ,enhanced transparency and risk management1 including the methodology for calculating risk4 7#c7 ,the frequency and status of agency-wide portfolio reviews to identify opportunities for information technology efficiency1 effectiveness1 duplication1 and potential savings4 7#d7 ,data center consolidation and optimization1 including potential savings4 #gab4 ,public availability of reports on nominees to be chiefs of mission ,not later than #g days after submitting the report required under section #cjd7;a77#d7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidd7;a77#d77 to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,president shall make the report available to the public1 including by posting the report on the website of the ,department in a conspicuous manner and location4 #gac4 ,recruitment and retention of individuals who have lived1 worked1 or studied in predominantly ,muslim countries or communities 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that successful engagement1 including robust public diplomacy1 with predominantly ,muslim countries and communities is critical for achieving ,united ,states foreign policy objectives4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should recruit more employees that have a personal background in1 and thorough understating of1 the cultures1 languages1 and history of the ,middle ,east and wider ,muslim world4 7c7 ,recruitment and retention of certain individuals ,the ,secretary shall make every effort to recruit and retain individuals that have lived1 worked1 or studied in predominantly ,muslim countries or communities1 including individuals who have studied at an ,islamic institution of higher learning4 #gad4 ,sense of ,congress regarding coverage of appropriate therapies for dependents with autism spectrum disorder 7,,asd7 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that physical1 occupational1 speech1 and applied behavioral analysis 7,,aba7 therapies are evidenced-based interventions proven to bring about positive change and assist in the long term development of children with autism spectrum disorder 7,,asd74 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should endeavor to ensure coverage and access1 for dependents with ,,asd of overseas employees1 to the therapies described in subsection 7a71 including through telehealth1 computer software programs1 or alternative means if appropriate providers are not accessible due to such employees' placement overseas4 #gae4 ,repeal of obsolete reports 7a7 ,repeal of certain reporting requirements ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #ab of the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act1 #aibf 7,act of ,may #g1 #aibf1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjc74 7#b7 ,section #djd of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiib and #aiic 7,public ,law #ajb-ach1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh note74 7b7 ,other reporting reform 7#a7 ,section #fac of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-bbh1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by striking 7a7 ,policy4--2 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively1 and moving such subsections1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left4 7#b7 ,section #gba of ,appendix ,g of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-aac1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,section #aj of the ,palestinian ,anti-,terrorism ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-ddf1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;b note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,section #abjg of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad1 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,subsection 7c7 of section #fja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e74 #gaf4 ,prohibition on additional funding ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 ,clerk4