,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eeib ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #bd1 #bjah,mr4 ,royce of ,california 7for himself and ,mr4 ,engel7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to provide for certain authorities of the ,department of ,state1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 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--,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state ,sec4 #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on importance of ,department of ,state's work4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,reorganization authority4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding need for congressional authorization prior to ,,usaid reorganization4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,national diplomacy and development strategy4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,office of ,international ,religious ,freedom4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs2 ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,anti-piracy information sharing4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,extension of authority to assess passport surcharge4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,overseas comparability pay limitation4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,recall and reemployment of career members4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,importance of foreign affairs training to national security4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,basic training and evaluation of career candidates to the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,counterintelligence and counterterrorism training for ,foreign ,service officers4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,foreign language training reform4 ,sec4 #abj4 ,authorization for receipt of private funding for diplomatic studies and training4 ,sec4 #aba4 ,classification and assignment of ,foreign ,service officers4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,cyber diplomacy4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,energy diplomacy and security within the ,department of ,state4 ,title ,,ii--,embassy ,construction ,sec4 #bja4 ,standard design in capital construction4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,capital construction transparency4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,contractor performance information4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,growth projections for new embassies and consulates4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,long-range planning process4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,value engineering and risk assessment4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,business volume4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,embassy security requests and deficiencies4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,overseas security briefings4 ,title ,,iii--,personnel ,issues ,sec4 #cja4 ,special appointments4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,defense ,base ,act insurance waivers4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,study on ,foreign ,service allowances4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,science and technology fellowships4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,travel for separated families4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,home leave travel for separated families4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding certain fellowship programs4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,technical correction4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,foreign ,service awards4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,diplomatic and consular programs4 ,title ,,iv--,diversity and ,veteran ,recruitment ,sec4 #dja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,exit interviews or surveys4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,recruitment4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,veteran recruitment for the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,payne fellowship authorization4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,voluntary participation4 ,title ,v--,information ,security ,sec4 #eja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,information system security4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,improving ,,foia process4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,annual report on security violations4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,classified information spillage4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,refresher training on the handling of classified information4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain telecommunications providers4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,report on contracts with ,kaspersky ,labs and ,huawei4 ,title ,,vi--,public ,diplomacy ,sec4 #fja4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,american ,spaces review4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy4 ,title ,,vii--,combating ,public ,corruption ,sec4 #gja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,annual assessment4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,transparency and accountability4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,reporting requirements4 ,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #hja4 ,case-,zablocki reform4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,extension of authority for certain ,accountability ,review ,boards4 ,title ,,ix--,matters relating to international security ,subtitle ,a--,general provisions ,sec4 #ija4 ,modification of purposes for which military sales by the ,united ,states are authorized4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,return of defense articles4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,requirements relating to exemptions for licensing of defense items4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,amendment to general provisions4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,technical amendments to ,arms ,export ,control ,act4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,sense of ,congress on licensing under ,united ,states arms export control programs4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,extension of war reserve stockpile authority4 ,sec4 #ijh4 ,peacekeeping operations and other national security programs4 ,sec4 #iji4 ,other amendments to military assistance authorities4 ,subtitle ,b--,security sector reform ,sec4 #iba4 ,list of priority countries for security sector assistance4 ,sec4 #ibb4 ,coordinator for security sector assistance in priority countries4 ,sec4 #ibc4 ,policies and guidance for regional bureaus of the ,department4 ,sec4 #ibd4 ,office for ,security ,sector ,assistance in the ,department4 ,sec4 #ibe4 ,database for security assistance4 ,sec4 #ibf4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,modifications of authorities that provide for rescission of determinations of countries as state sponsors of terrorism ,sec4 #ica4 ,modifications of authorities that provide for rescission of determinations of countries as state sponsors of terrorism4 #b4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,department ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,department means the ,department of ,state4 7#c7 ,secretary ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,i ,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on importance of ,department of ,state's work ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states global engagement is key to a stable and prosperous world2 7#b7 ,united ,states leadership is indispensable in light of the many complex and interconnected threats facing the ,united ,states and the world2 7#c7 diplomacy and development are critical tools of national power and full deployment of these tools is vital to ,united ,states national security2 7#d7 challenges such as the global refugee and migration crises1 terrorism1 historic famine and food insecurity1 and fragile or repressive societies cannot be addressed without sustained and robust ,united ,states diplomatic and development leadership2 7#e7 the ,united ,states ,government must use all of the instruments of national security and foreign policy at our disposal to protect ,united ,states citizens1 promote ,united ,states interests and values1 and support global stability and prosperity2 7#f7 ,united ,states security and prosperity depend on having partners and allies who share our interests and values1 and these partnerships are nurtured and our shared interests and values are promoted through ,united ,states diplomatic engagement1 security cooperation1 economic statecraft1 and assistance that helps further economic development1 good governance1 including the rule of law and democratic institutions1 and the development of shared responses to natural and humanitarian disasters2 7#g7 as the ,united ,states ,government agencies primarily charged with conducting diplomacy and development1 the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 require sustained and robust funding to carry out this important work1 which is essential to our ability to project ,united ,states leadership and values and to advance the ,united ,states interests around the world2 7#h7 the work of the ,department and ,,usaid makes the ,united ,states and the world safer and more prosperous by alleviating global poverty and hunger1 fighting ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious diseases1 strengthening alliances1 expanding educational opportunities for women and girls1 promoting good governance and democracy1 supporting anti-corruption efforts1 driving economic development and trade1 preventing armed conflicts and humanitarian crises1 and creating ,american jobs and export opportunities2 7#i7 the ,department and ,,usaid are vital national security agencies1 whose work is critical to the projection of ,american power and leadership worldwide1 and without which ,americans would be less safe1 our economic power would be diminished1 and global stability and prosperity would suffer2 7#aj7 investing in diplomacy and development before conflicts break out saves ,american lives while also being cost-effective2 and 7#aa7 the contributions of personnel working at the ,department and ,,usaid are extraordinarily valuable and allow us to maintain ,united ,states leadership around the world4 #ajb4 ,reorganization authority 7a7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the details of any plans for the reorganization of the ,department or ,,usaid4 7b7 ,elements ,the report referred to in subsection 7a7 may be a brief or a written report and shall1 to the extent appropriate1 include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the principles and goals of such reorganization1 including the timeline under which the proposed organizational changes will be implemented4 7#b7 ,the justification for the reorganization1 specifically with reference to the bureaus1 offices1 or positions of the ,department or of ,,usaid that would be proposed to be eliminated1 created1 or altered by such reorganization4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the projected impact of the reorganization on ,united ,states diplomacy and development efforts4 7#d7 ,recommendations for any legislative authorities required to implement the proposed reorganization4 7c7 ,temporary limitation ,the ,department and ,,usaid may not implement any aspect of any proposed reorganization under this section until #cj days after the plan with respect to any such reorganization is submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,limitation ,any plan for the reorganization of the ,department or ,,usaid shall preserve the status of ,,usaid as an independent establishment within the ,executive branch pursuant to section #adac of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fefc74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as superseding any law that requires the establishment of certain bureaus and offices of the ,department or ,,usaid4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding need for congressional authorization prior to ,,usaid reorganization ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 pursuant to section #adac of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fefc71 congressional authorization is a prerequisite to any reorganization of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development that would change its current status4 #ajd4 ,national diplomacy and development strategy 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the latest iteration of the ,joint ,strategic ,plan developed by the ,department and ,,usaid does not adequately address the strategic priorities of the ,united ,states1 identify key threats and opportunities1 or offer the rationale for making hard choices with regard to limited resources2 and 7#b7 additional requirements to the ,joint ,strategic ,plan are necessary to encourage the development of a national diplomacy and development strategy1 elements of which shall be provided to ,congress in classified form4 7b7 ,enhancement of joint strategic plan for the ,department and ,,usaid ,in addition to meeting the requirements described in section #cjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the strategic plan developed by the ,department and ,,usaid shall-- 7#a7 refer to and support the most recent national security strategy report submitted pursuant to section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc72 7#b7 be integrated and coordinated with other relevant national-level plans and with the strategic plans of other ,federal departments and agencies1 including the current ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7#c7 prioritize the leading worldwide diplomatic and development interests and objectives of the ,united ,states and the leading threats and challenges associated with those interests and objectives2 7#d7 identify the major diplomatic1 economic1 and assistance approaches designed to support and further the worldwide interests1 goals1 commitments1 and policies that are vital to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 describe how the diplomatic and development community will utilize personnel1 partnerships1 alliances1 industry1 technology1 international and nongovernmental organizations1 and other capabilities to execute the efforts described in paragraph 7#d72 7#f7 outline the organizational roles and missions of the elements of the diplomatic and development community as part of an integrated enterprise1 and how those elements coordinate and collaborate with other ,federal departments and agencies supporting the national security strategy of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 include an assessment of each bureau headed by an ,assistant ,secretary of ,state or an ,assistant ,administrator of ,,usaid regarding its current and anticipated contribution to the overall strategic plan1 including analysis of personnel1 responsibilities1 performance1 and chain of management2 7#h7 identify sources of strategic1 institutional1 programmatic1 fiscal1 and technological risk2 7#i7 analyze factors that may affect the diplomatic and development community's performance in pursuing the approaches described in paragraph 7#d7 during the following #aj-year period2 and 7#aj7 identify extraordinary resources and statutory authorities that may be necessary or appropriate to implement this strategy4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required under subsection 7b7 shall be transmitted in both classified and unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after submission of the strategic plan required under section #cjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives any classified annex referred to in subsection 7c74 #aje4 ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should establish an ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which may be placed within the organizational structure of the ,department at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,office should coordinate efforts of the ,united ,states ,government1 as directed by the ,secretary1 regarding gender equality and advancing the status of women and girls in ,united ,states foreign policy4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,office should-- 7#a7 serve as the principal advisor to the ,secretary regarding gender equality1 women's and girls' empowerment1 and violence against women and girls as a priority of ,united ,states foreign policy2 7#b7 represent the ,united ,states in diplomatic and multilateral fora on matters relevant to the status of women and girls2 7#c7 advise the ,secretary and provide input on all activities1 policies1 programs1 and funding relating to gender equality and the advancement of women and girls internationally for all bureaus and offices of the ,department and in the international programs of all other ,federal agencies2 7#d7 work to ensure that efforts to advance gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment are fully integrated into the programs1 structures1 processes1 and capacities of all bureaus and offices of the ,department and in the international programs of other ,federal agencies2 and 7#e7 conduct regular consultation with civil society organizations working to advance gender equality and empower women and girls internationally4 7d7 ,supervision ,the ,office should be headed by an ,ambassador-at-large for ,global ,women's ,issues who exercises significant authority1 reports to the ,president or ,secretary1 and is appointed by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report or briefing on the steps taken to fulfill the duties of the ,office specified in subsection 7c74 #ajf4 ,office of ,international ,religious ,freedom 7a7 ,in general ,section #aja7;c77#d7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdaa7;c77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 shall supervise any special envoy1 special representative1 or office with responsibility for protecting international religious freedom1 protecting religious minorities1 or advising the ,secretary on matters relating to religion4 4 7b7 ,in general ,section #ei7;a77#b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgca7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,oversight ,to promote a cohesive and integrated foreign policy regarding international religious freedom1 the ,special ,envoy shall be placed under the supervision of the ,ambassador at ,large for ,international ,religious ,freedom4 4 #ajg4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,all special envoys1 ambassadors1 and coordinators located within the ,bureau shall report directly to the ,assistant ,secretary42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,authorities ,in addition to the duties1 functions1 and responsibilities specified in section #a7;c77#b71 the ,bureau is authorized to-- 7i7 promote democracy and actively support human rights throughout the world in accordance with this subtitle2 7ii7 promote the rule of law and good governance throughout the world2 7iii7 to strengthen civil society programs and organizations2 7iv7 produce the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices1 in conjunction with embassies and regional bureaus2 7v7 implement-- 7,i7 the limitation on assistance to security forces imposed pursuant to section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d2 commonly known as the ,leahy ,law72 and 7,,ii7 the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj;c et seq42 enacted as title ,,iv of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-deg772 7vi7 review and1 as appropriate1 make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,state regarding the proposed transfer of-- 7,i7 defense articles and services authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 and 7,,ii7 military items listed on the #fjj series of the ,commerce ,control ,list contained in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of subtitle ,b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7vii7 coordinate programs and activities that protect and advance the exercise of human rights and internet freedom in cyberspace4 7,d7 ,efficiency ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall take whatever actions may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the ,bureau4 7,e7 ,local oversight ,united ,states missions1 to the extent practicable1 should assist in exercising oversight authority and coordinate with the ,bureau to ensure that funds are appropriately used and comply with anti-corruption practices4 4 #ajh4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary for all matters1 programs1 and related activities pertaining to international narcotics1 anti-crime1 and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy by the ,department1 including1 as appropriate1 the coordination of programs carried out by ,united ,states ,government agencies abroad1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,areas of responsibility ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to international narcotics and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy1 including programs carried out by other ,united ,states ,government agencies when such programs pertain to the following matters3 7i7 ,combatting international narcotics production and trafficking4 7ii7 ,strengthening foreign justice systems1 including judicial and prosecutorial capacity1 appeals systems1 law enforcement agencies1 prison systems1 and the sharing of recovered assets4 7iii7 ,training and equipping foreign security forces1 including police1 for anti-crime programs1 and vetting all foreign personnel who receive such assistance4 7iv7 ,ensuring the inclusion of human rights issues in law enforcement programs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor and the heads of appropriate regional bureaus4 7v7 ,combating1 in conjunction with other relevant bureaus of the ,department1 all forms of transnational organized crime1 including illicit trafficking1 human trafficking1 arms trafficking1 wildlife trafficking1 trafficking in cultural property1 migrant smuggling1 money laundering1 the illicit smuggling of bulk cash1 and other forms of emerging crime4 7vi7 ,identifying and responding to global corruption1 including strengthening the capacity of foreign government institutions responsible for addressing financial crimes4 7,c7 ,additional duties ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs shall also-- 7i7 carry out timely and substantive consultation with chiefs of mission and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies to ensure effective coordination of all international narcotics and law enforcement programs carried out overseas by the ,department and such other agencies2 7ii7 coordinate with the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy to ensure lessons learned from other components of the ,united ,states ,government are utilized by the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs2 7iii7 develop standard requirements for monitoring and evaluation of ,bureau programs1 including metrics for success that do not rely solely on the amounts of illegal drugs that are produced or seized2 and 7iv7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 annually certify in writing to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that ,united ,states law enforcement personnel posted abroad whose activities are funded to any extent by the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs are complying with section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg74 4 7b7 ,modification of annual international narcotics control strategy report ,subsection 7a7 of section #dhi of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,a separate section that contains an identification of all ,united ,states ,government vetted units funded by the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs and any ,bureau-funded operations by such units in which ,united ,states law enforcement personnel have been physically present4 4 #aji4 ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights 7a7 ,establishment ,there should be established in the ,department an ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,office should-- 7#a7 seek to ensure that all ,united ,states foreign operations are accessible to1 and inclusive of1 persons with disabilities2 7#b7 promote the human rights and full participation in international development activities of all persons with disabilities2 and 7#c7 promote disability inclusive practices and the training of ,department staff on soliciting quality programs that are fully inclusive of people with disabilities4 7c7 ,supervision ,the ,office may be headed by-- 7#a7 a senior advisor to the appropriate ,assistant ,secretary2 or 7#b7 an officer exercising significant authority who reports to the ,president or ,secretary1 appointed by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #egi7;b7 of the ,foreign ,operations1 ,export ,financing1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7division ,d of ,public ,law #ajh-ddg7 is amended by striking subsection 7b74 #aaj4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs2 ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the flowing new subsections3 7g7 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs ,there is in the ,department of ,state the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs1 which shall be headed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs4 7h7 ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration ,there is in the ,department of ,state the ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration1 which shall be headed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration4 4 #aaa4 ,anti-piracy information sharing ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide for the participation by the ,united ,states in the ,information ,sharing ,centre located in ,singapore1 as established by the ,regional ,cooperation ,agreement on ,combating ,piracy and ,armed ,robbery against ,ships in ,asia 7,re,c,a,a,p74 #aab4 ,extension of authority to assess passport surcharge ,section #a7;b7 of the ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#da ,stat4 #gej2 chapter #bbc2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;b771 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjai2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by-- 7,a7 striking #bjjf and #bjjg and inserting #bjah and #bjai2 and 7,b7 striking #bjje and inserting #bjag4 #aac4 ,overseas comparability pay limitation 7a7 ,in general ,subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the ,secretary1 including with respect to treatment as basic pay1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in subsection 7b77 may be provided a locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 not to exceed two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such member under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such member's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,limitation ,a member of the ,foreign ,service shall be eligible for a payment under this section only if the member is designated class #a or below for purposes of section #djc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cifc7 and the member's official duty station is not in the continental ,united ,states or in a non-foreign area1 as defined in section #eia4bje of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,further limitation ,the amount of any locality-based comparability payment that is paid to a member of the ,foreign ,service under this section shall be subject to any limitations on pay applicable to locality-based comparability payments under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aad4 ,recall and reemployment of career members ,subsection 7a7 of section #cjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidh7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,whenever the ,secretary determines that the needs of the ,department so require1 the ,secretary may recall any retired or voluntarily separated career member of the ,service1 or any retired or voluntarily separated career employee of the civil service 7within the meaning of section #cae4bja of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor section771 for active duty in the same personnel category as such member or employee was serving at the time of retirement or voluntary separation4 ,a recalled retired or voluntarily separated career member of the ,service or retired or voluntarily separated career employee of the civil service may not be recalled to a salary class higher than the one in which such member or employee was serving at the time of retirement or voluntary separation1 unless appointed to such higher class by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 4 #aae4 ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that responsibility for the assignment and training of ,department employees should be unified under the general direction of the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service or such other single official as the ,secretary may designate4 7b7 ,lines of authority ,the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibh71 in the second sentence1 by inserting 1 including directing the formulation and implementation of personnel and training policies and programs1 after in the management of the ,service2 and 7#b7 in section #gja7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba7;a77-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking be appointed by the ,secretary of ,state and inserting report to and be under the general supervision of the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service2 and 7,b7 by inserting a period after ,george ,p4 ,shultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center4 #aaf4 ,importance of foreign affairs training to national security ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department is a crucial national security agency1 whose employees--both ,foreign and ,civil ,service--require the best possible training at every stage of their careers to prepare them to promote and defend ,united ,states national interests and the health and safety of ,american citizens abroad2 7#b7 the ,secretary should explore establishing a training float requiring that a certain percentage of the ,foreign ,service shall be in long-term training at any given time2 7#c7 the ,department's ,foreign ,service ,institute should seek to substantially increase its educational and training offerings to ,department personnel1 including developing new and innovative educational and training courses1 methods1 programs and opportunities2 and 7#d7 consistent with existing ,department gift acceptance authority and other applicable laws1 the ,department and ,foreign ,service ,institute should seek and accept funds and other resources from foundations1 not-for-profit corporations1 and other appropriate sources to help the ,department and the ,institute to accomplish the goals specified in paragraph 7#c74 #aag4 ,basic training and evaluation of career candidates to the ,foreign ,service ,the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cjf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidf71 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,career appointments 7#a7 ,before receiving a career appointment and beginning an assignment as described in section #ejb1 an individual under a limited appointment shall satisfactorily complete a rigorous ,basic ,training ,course described in section #gjc4 7#b7 ,after the successful completion of the ,basic ,training ,course described in section #gjc and before receiving a career appointment in the ,service1 an individual under a limited appointment shall serve as a career candidate for a trial period of service prescribed by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,determination by ,secretary 7#a7 ,during or at the conclusion of the ,basic ,training ,course referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a candidate described in such subsection1 decide whether to terminate the appointment of the candidate without delay1 as authorized in accordance with section #fab4 7#b7 ,during the trial period of service referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a candidate described in such subsection1 decide whether to-- 7,a7 offer a career appointment under section #cjc to such candidate2 or 7,b7 recommend to the ,president that such candidate be given a career appointment under section #cjb4 7c7 ,basis ,determinations by the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 shall be based upon the recommendations of boards1 established by the ,secretary and composed entirely or primarily of career members of the ,service1 which shall evaluate the fitness and aptitude of career candidates for the work of the ,service4 7d7 ,foreign ,service ,grievance ,board decisions ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary or the ,foreign ,service ,grievance ,board under section #aajg4 2 and 7#b7 in section #gjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by inserting training and after establish a professional2 7,,ii7 by inserting and exhibit after that members of the ,service obtain2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the skills and knowledge and inserting the skills1 knowledge1 judgment1 and integrity2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting before and after both2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7e7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all newly-hired career candidates successfully complete a rigorous ,basic ,training ,course before beginning their first domestic or overseas assignment and receiving a career appointment in the ,service4 ,such ,basic ,training ,course shall evaluate candidates on the skills1 knowledge1 judgment1 and integrity necessary to serve effectively as a ,foreign ,service officer in accordance with the ,foreign ,service precepts prescribed by the ,secretary under section #fjb4 4 #aah4 ,counterintelligence and counterterrorism training for ,foreign ,service officers ,section #gjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,counterintelligence and counterterrorism training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 with the assistance of other relevant officials1 shall establish as part of the standard training provided after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 for officers of the ,service1 including chiefs of mission1 instruction in the field of counterintelligence and counterterrorism tradecraft4 ,such training shall include the following components3 7,a7 ,instruction and practical exercises on the nature of cyber threats and tradecraft to minimize the risk of compromise of both classified and unclassified information4 7,b7 ,instruction and practical exercises on human intelligence collection methods and tradecraft to effectively recognize and counter such methods and tradecraft4 7,c7 ,instruction and practical exercises on physical security and terrorist threats and tradecraft to minimize the risk of such threats and tradecraft4 7#b7 ,incorporation ,training under this subsection shall be-- 7,a7 included in the ,basic ,officer ,training ,course attended by all newly hired ,foreign ,service officers under section #gjc2 7,b7 required every seven years for all ,foreign ,service officers who possess a security clearance2 and 7,c7 included in the courses required of all incoming deputy chiefs of mission and chiefs of mission4 4 #aai4 ,foreign language training reform ,subsection 7a7 of section #aia of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiid and #aiie 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively4 #abj4 ,authorization for receipt of private funding for diplomatic studies and training ,section #gja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 7#a7 ,the institution is authorized to receive private funds from private individuals and organizations to supplement the institution's funding and expand and enhance training1 including for the following3 7,a7 ,design and implementation of a degree granting program at the institution4 7,b7 ,curriculum development4 7,c7 ,training and classes for ,members of ,congress and congressional staff4 7,d7 ,hiring retired ,department of ,state personnel to teach1 notwithstanding other hiring limitations4 7,e7 ,other purposes as determined appropriate and necessary by the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,private funding received by the institution pursuant to this subsection shall be provided at the discretion of the grantor individual or organization1 as the case may be1 in consultation with the ,director of the institution and the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management4 7#c7 ,not less than once annually1 and at the request of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs or the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations or the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,department shall provide the names of grantors and nature and amounts of any contributions made4 4 #aba4 ,classification and assignment of ,foreign ,service officers ,the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended-- 7#a7 in section #eja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha71 by inserting ,if a position designated under this section is unfilled for more than #cfe calendar days1 such position shall be filled1 as appropriate1 on a temporary basis1 in accordance with section #cji4 after ,positions designated under this section are excepted from the competitive service42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejb7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cihb7;a771 by inserting 1 or domestically1 in a position working on issues relating to a particular country or geographic area1 after geographic area4 #abb4 ,cyber diplomacy 7a7 ,united ,states international cyberspace policy ,congress declares that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to work internationally with allies and other partners to promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 unfettered1 and secure internet governed by the multi-stakeholder model which promotes human rights1 democracy1 and rule of law1 including freedom of expression1 innovation1 communication1 and economic prosperity1 while respecting privacy and guarding against deception1 fraud1 and theft4 7b7 ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #aaj of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection3 7i7 ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established an ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 ,the head of the ,office shall have the rank and status of ambassador and be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,state shall prescribe1 including implementing the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #abb of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjah4 7,b7 ,duties described ,the principal duties and responsibilities of the head of the ,office shall be to-- 7i7 serve as the principal cyber-policy official within the senior management of the ,department of ,state and advisor to the ,secretary of ,state for cyber issues2 7ii7 lead the ,department's diplomatic cyberspace efforts generally1 including relating to international cybersecurity1 internet access1 internet freedom1 digital economy1 cybercrime1 deterrence1 international responses to cyber threats1 and other such issues as the ,secretary shall assign2 7iii7 promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 unfettered1 and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally2 7iv7 represent the ,secretary in interagency efforts to develop and advance ,united ,states international cyberspace policy2 7v7 coordinate cyberspace efforts and other relevant functions within the ,department1 and with other components of the ,united ,states ,government2 7vi7 act as liaison to public and private sector entities on relevant cyberspace issues2 7vii7 lead ,united ,states ,government efforts to establish a global deterrence framework2 7viii7 develop and execute key adversary specific strategies to influence adversary decision-making through the imposition of costs and deterrence strategies2 7ix7 advise the ,secretary and coordinate with foreign governments on external responses to national-security-level cyber incidents2 7x7 promote the adoption of national processes and programs that enable threat detection1 prevention1 and response to malicious foreign territorial cyber activity2 7xi7 advise on efforts to build foreign capacity to protect the global network with the goal of enabling like-minded participation in deterrence frameworks2 7xii7 promote the maintenance of an open and interoperable character of the internet with multi-stakeholder governance1 instead of centralized government control2 7xiii7 promote an international regulatory environment for technology investments and the internet that benefits ,united ,states economic and national security interests2 7xiv7 promote cross-border flow of data and combat international initiatives which seek to impose restrictive localization or privacy requirements on ,united ,states businesses2 7xv7 protect the integrity of ,united ,states and international telecommunications infrastructure from foreign-based threats2 7xvi7 serve as the interagency coordinator for the ,united ,states ,government on engagement with foreign governments on cyberspace and digital economy issues under this subsection2 7xvii7 secure radio frequency spectrum for ,united ,states businesses and national security needs2 7xviii7 promote and protect the exercise of human rights1 including freedom of speech and religion1 through the internet2 and 7xix7 build capacity of ,united ,states diplomatic officials to engage on cyber issues4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the head of the ,office should be an individual of demonstrated competency in the field of-- 7,a7 cybersecurity and other relevant cyber issues2 and 7,b7 international diplomacy4 7#d7 ,organizational placement ,the head of the ,office shall report to the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs or other official holding a higher position than the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs in the ,department of ,state for a period of not less than four years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 after which time the head of the ,office shall report to an appropriate ,under ,secretary or other official holding a higher position than ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- 7,a7 the ,office from being elevated to a ,bureau of the ,department of ,state2 and 7,b7 the head of the ,office from being elevated to an ,assistant ,secretary1 if such an ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number authorized under subsection 7c77#a74 4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy established under section #a7;g7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7as amended by subsection 7b7 of this section7 should be a ,bureau of the ,department of ,state headed by an ,assistant ,secretary1 subject to the rule of construction specified in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 of such section #a7;g74 #abc4 ,energy diplomacy and security within the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #ajh of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,energy resources 7,a7 ,authorization for ,assistant ,secretary ,subject to the numerical limitation specified in paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be established in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,energy ,resources4 7,b7 ,personnel ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that there are sufficient personnel dedicated to energy matters within the ,department of ,state who shall be responsible for-- 7i7 formulating and implementing international policies aimed at protecting and advancing ,united ,states energy security interests by effectively managing ,united ,states bilateral and multilateral relations in the fields of petroleum1 natural gas1 biofuels1 renewable energy1 nuclear1 and other energy resources2 7ii7 ensuring that analyses of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments are reflected in the decision making process within the ,department of ,state2 7iii7 incorporating energy security priorities into the activities of the ,department of ,state2 7iv7 coordinating energy activities of the ,department of ,state with relevant ,federal agencies2 7v7 working internationally to-- 7,i7 support the development of energy resources and the distribution of such resources for the benefit of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and trading partners for their energy security and economic development needs2 7,,ii7 promote availability of diversified energy supplies and a well-functioning global market for energy resources1 technologies1 and expertise for the benefit of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and trading partners2 7,,iii7 resolve international disputes regarding the exploration1 development1 production1 or distribution of energy resources2 7,,iv7 support the economic and commercial interests of ,united ,states persons operating in the energy markets of foreign countries2 and 7,v7 support and coordinate international efforts to alleviate energy poverty2 7vi7 leading the ,united ,states commitment to the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative2 7vii7 coordinating within the ,department of ,state and with relevant ,federal departments and agencies on developing and implementing international energy-related sanctions2 and 7viii7 coordinating energy security and other relevant functions within the ,department of ,state currently undertaken by-- 7,i7 the ,bureau of ,economic and ,business ,affairs of the ,department of ,state2 7,,ii7 the ,bureau of ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs of the ,department of ,state2 and 7,,iii7 other offices within the ,department of ,state4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ica of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively4 ,,ii ,embassy ,construction #bja4 ,standard design in capital construction 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department's ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations 7,,obo7 or successor office should give appropriate consideration to ,standard ,embassy ,design1 in which each new embassy and consulate starts with a standard design and keeps customization to a minimum4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out any new embassy compound or new consulate compound project that is in the design phase or pre-design phase as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and that utilizes a non-standard design in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 ,the ,department shall provide the appropriate congressional committees1 for each such project1 the following documentation3 7#a7 ,a comparison of the estimated full lifecycle costs of the project to the estimated full lifecycle costs of the project if it were to use a standard embassy design4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the estimated completion date of the project to the estimated completion date of the project if it were to use a standard embassy design4 7#c7 ,a comparison of the security of the completed project to the security of the completed project if it were to use a standard embassy design4 7#d7 ,a justification for the ,secretary's selection of a non-standard design over a standard design for the project4 7#e7 ,a written explanation if any of the documentation necessary to support the comparisons and justification1 as the case may be1 described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 cannot be provided4 7c7 ,non-,standard design defined ,in this section the term non-standard design means a new embassy compound or new consulate compound design that does not utilize a standardized design template for the structural1 spatial1 and security requirements of the compound1 or a new embassy compound or new consulate compound project that does not utilize a design-build delivery method4 #bjb4 ,capital construction transparency 7a7 ,in general ,section #aah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,annual report on embassy construction costs and inserting ,quarterly report on overseas capital construction projects2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive report regarding all ongoing overseas capital 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 overseas capital construction project and major embassy security upgrade project3 7#a7 ,the initial cost estimate as specified in the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds required by the ,committees on ,appropriations for ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7#b7 ,the current cost estimate4 7#c7 ,the value of each request for equitable adjustment received by the ,department of ,state to date4 7#d7 ,the value of each certified claim received by the ,department of ,state to date4 7#e7 ,the value of any usage of the project's contingency fund to date and the value of the remainder of the project's contingency fund4 7#f7 ,an enumerated list of each request for adjustment and certified claim that remains outstanding or unresolved4 7#g7 ,an enumerated list of each request for equitable adjustment and certified claim that has been fully adjudicated or that the ,department has settled1 and the final dollar amount of each adjudication or settlement4 7#h7 ,the date of estimated completion specified in the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds required by the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7#i7 ,the current date of estimated completion4 4 7b7 ,initial report ,the first report required under subsection 7a7 of section #aah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7as amended by this section7 shall include an annex regarding all overseas capital construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects completed during the #aj-year period ending on ,december #ca1 #bjah1 including1 for each such project1 the elements specified in subsection 7b7 of such section #aah4 #bjc4 ,contractor performance information 7a7 ,deadline for completion ,the ,secretary shall complete all contractor performance evaluations required by subpart #db4ae of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation by ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,prioritization system 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a prioritization system for clearing the current backlog of required evaluations4 7#b7 ,elements ,the system required under paragraph 7#a7 should prioritize the evaluations as follows3 7,a7 ,project completion evaluations should be prioritized over annual evaluations4 7,b7 ,evaluations for relatively large contracts should have priority4 7,c7 ,evaluations that would be particularly informative for the awarding of government contracts should have priority4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the ,department's plan for completing all evaluations by ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and the prioritization system developed pursuant to this section4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 contractors deciding whether to bid on ,department contracts would benefit from greater understanding of the ,department as a client2 and 7#b7 the ,department should develop a forum where contractors can rate the ,department's project management performance4 #bjd4 ,growth projections for new embassies and consulates 7a7 ,in general ,for each new embassy compound 7,,nec7 and new consulate compound project 7,,ncc7 in or not yet in the design phase as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of ,management ,policy1 ,rightsizing1 and ,innovation of the ,department shall project growth over the estimated life of the facility using all available and relevant data1 including-- 7#a7 relevant historical trends for ,department personnel and personnel from other agencies represented at the ,,nec or ,,ncc that is to be constructed2 7#b7 an analysis of the tradeoffs between risk and the needs of ,united ,states ,government policy conducted as part of the most recent ,vital ,presence ,validation ,process1 if applicable2 7#c7 reasonable assumptions about the strategic importance of the ,,nec or ,,ncc1 as the case may be1 over the life of the building at issue2 and 7#d7 any other data that would be helpful in projecting the future growth of ,,nec or ,,ncc4 7b7 ,other agencies ,other agencies represented at the post shall provide to the ,department1 upon request1 growth projections for their own personnel over the estimated life of the facility4 7c7 ,basis for estimates ,the ,department shall base its growth assumption for all ,n,e,cs and ,n,c,cs on the estimates required under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,congressional notification ,any congressional notification of site selection for a ,,nec or ,,ncc submitted after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall include the growth assumption used pursuant to subsection 7c74 #bje4 ,long-range planning process 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall develop-- 7,a7 a comprehensive #f-year ,long-,range ,overseas ,buildings ,plan 7,,lrobp7 documenting the ,department's overseas building program for the replacement of overseas diplomatic facilities taking into account security factors under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii and other relevant statutes and regulations1 as well as occupational safety and health factors pursuant to the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj and other relevant statutes and regulations1 including environmental factors such as indoor air quality that impact employee health and safety2 and 7,b7 a comprehensive #f-year plan detailing the ,department's long-term planning for the maintenance and sustainment of completed facilities1 known as a ,long-,range ,overseas ,maintenance ,plan 7,,lromp71 which takes into account security factors under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii and other relevant statutes and regulations1 as well as occupational safety and health factors pursuant to the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj and other relevant statutes and regulations1 including environmental factors such as indoor air quality that impact employee health and safety4 7#b7 ,initial report ,the first plan developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall also include a one-time status report on existing small diplomatic posts and a strategy for establishing a physical diplomatic presence in countries in which there is no current physical diplomatic presence4 ,such report1 which may include a classified annex1 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the extent to which each small diplomatic post furthers the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of how each small diplomatic post provides ,american ,citizen ,services1 including data on specific services provided and the number of ,americans receiving services over the previous year4 7,c7 ,a description of whether each small diplomatic post meets current security requirements4 7,d7 ,a description of the full financial cost of maintaining each small diplomatic post4 7,e7 ,input from the relevant chiefs of mission on any unique operational or policy value the small diplomatic post provides4 7#c7 ,updated information ,the annual updates of the plans developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall highlight any changes from the previous year's plan to the ordering of construction and maintenance projects4 7b7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,submission of plans to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the ,,lrobp and the ,,lromp1 the ,secretary shall submit the plans to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#b7 ,reference in budget justification materials ,in the budget justification materials submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in support of the ,department's budget for any fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 the plans outlined in the ,,lrobp and ,,lromp shall be referenced to justify funding requested for building and maintenance projects overseas4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,small diplomatic post defined ,in this section1 the term small diplomatic post means any consulate that has employed five or fewer ,united ,states ,government employees on average over the #cf months prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjf4 ,value engineering and risk assessment 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,federal departments and agencies are required to use value engineering 7,,ve7 as a management tool1 where appropriate1 to reduce program and acquisition costs pursuant to ,,omb ,circular ,a-#aca1 ,value ,engineering1 dated ,december #ca1 #bjac4 7#b7 ,,obo has a ,policy ,directive and ,standard ,operation ,procedure1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjag1 on conducting risk management studies on all international construction projects4 7b7 ,notification requirements 7#a7 ,submission to authorizing committees ,the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds that is required by the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall also be submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,requirement to confirm completion of value engineering and risk assessment studies ,the notifications required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include confirmation that the ,department has completed the requisite ,,ve and risk management studies described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reporting and briefing requirements ,the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees upon request-- 7#a7 a description of each recommendation from each study described in subsection 7a7 and a table detailing which recommendations were accepted and which were rejected2 and 7#b7 a report or briefing detailing the rationale for not implementing recommendations made by ,,ve studies that may yield significant cost savings to the ,department1 if implemented4 #bjg4 ,business volume ,section #djb7;c77#b77;,e7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dheb7;c77#b77;,e77 is amended by striking in #c years and inserting cumulatively over #c years4 #bjh4 ,embassy security requests and deficiencies ,the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees upon request information on security deficiencies at ,united ,states diplomatic posts1 including-- 7#a7 requests made over the previous year by ,united ,states diplomatic posts abroad for security upgrades2 and 7#b7 significant security deficiencies at ,united ,states diplomatic posts abroad that are not operating out of a new embassy compound or new consulate compound4 #bji4 ,overseas security briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual to stipulate that the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department shall provide a security briefing or written materials with up-to-date information on the current threat environment in writing or orally to all ,united ,states ,government employees traveling to a foreign country on official business4 ,to the extent practicable1 such briefing or written materials shall be provided to traveling ,department employees via teleconference prior to their arrival at a post4 ,,iii ,personnel ,issues #cja4 ,special appointments 7a7 ,report on positions ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report including-- 7#a7 recommendations regarding whether to maintain in the ,department each currently existing ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 or ,special ,advisor1 including those listed in the report submitted by the ,secretary to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on ,april #ad1 #bjag1 pursuant to section #dah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbc71 that is not expressly authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress2 and 7#b7 the justification supporting each of the ,secretary's recommendations made under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,advice and consent ,not later than #ij days after the report required by subsection 7a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,president shall present each ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states and that is not expressly authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate for the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,rule of construction regarding establishment of positions ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the establishment or maintenance of any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states if any such appointee is presented to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate for the advice and consent of the ,senate not later than #ij days after the appointment of such appointee4 7d7 ,limited exception for the temporary appointment ,the ,secretary may maintain or establish a position with the title ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position for a limited period of not longer than #ahj days if the ,secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees at least #ae days prior to appointment1 including-- 7#a7 a certification that the position is not expected to demand the exercise of significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 a description of the duties and purpose of the appointment2 and 7#c7 the rationale for assigning the specific title4 7e7 ,renewal of temporary appointment ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary from renewing any position established under subsection 7d7 so long as the ,secretary complies with the notification requirements contained therein4 7f7 ,funding restrictions 7#a7 ,positions not presented for advice and consent ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated for-- 7,a7 any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states who has not been presented to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations for the advice and consent of the ,senate pursuant to subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 any staff or resources related to such a position until such time as the appointed individual has been presented to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations for the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,temporary positions ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated for any position described in subsection 7d7 or for any staff or resources related to such position unless the ,secretary has complied with the notification provisions contained therein4 7#c7 ,fiscal year #bjah ,the restrictions described in this subsection shall not apply in fiscal year #bjah to positions or associated staff and resources for which funding is expressly provided in an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs for such fiscal year4 7g7 ,confirmation for authorized positions 7#a7 ,in general ,no ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states that is authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress 7except the position authorized by section #fba of the ,tibetan ,policy ,act of #bjjb 7subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of ,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note77 may be appointed absent the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjah ,the restriction described in this subsection shall not apply in fiscal year #bjah to positions or associated staff and resources for which funding is expressly provided in an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs for such fiscal year4 7h7 ,elimination of positions 7#a7 ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma 7,a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7i7 ,congress established the ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma in ,july #bjjh at a time when the ,united ,states did not maintain full diplomatic relations with ,burma and had not appointed an ,ambassador to ,burma in #ah years4 7ii7 ,in #bjab1 the ,united ,states re-established full diplomatic relations with ,burma and appointed a ,united ,states ,ambassador to ,burma who1 along with the ,secretary of ,state1 ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,east ,asia and the ,pacific1 and other ,united ,states ,government officials1 represents the ,united ,states interests in ,burma4 7,b7 ,repeal ,section #g of the ,tom ,lantos ,block ,burmese ,jade ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to the establishment of a ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma7 is hereby repealed4 7#b7 ,coordinator for ,afghanistan ,assistance ,section #ajd of the ,afghanistan ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gead2 ,public ,law #ajg-cbg7 is amended-- 7,a7 by repealing subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively2 7,c7 in subsection 7a71 as so redesignated1 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking coordinator designated under subsection 7a7 of this section and inserting ,secretary of ,state2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking coordinator designated under subsection 7a7 of this section and inserting ,secretary of ,state2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking coordinator designated under subsection 7a7 of this section1 under the direction of the ,secretary of ,state1 and inserting ,secretary of ,state4 #cjb4 ,defense ,base ,act insurance waivers 7a7 ,application for waivers ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall apply to the ,department of ,labor for a waiver from insurance requirements under the ,defense ,base ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afea et seq47 for all countries with respect to which the requirement was waived prior to ,january #bjag1 and for which there is not currently a waiver4 7b7 ,certification requirement ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the requirement in subsection 7a7 has been met4 #cjc4 ,study on ,foreign ,service allowances 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing an empirical analysis on the effect of overseas allowances on the foreign assignment of ,foreign ,service officers 7,f,s,os71 to be conducted by a federally-funded research and development center with appropriate expertise in labor economics and military compensation4 7#b7 ,contents ,the analysis required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify all allowances paid to ,f,s,os living at diplomatic posts overseas2 7,b7 examine the efficiency of the ,foreign ,service bidding system in determining foreign assignments2 7,c7 examine the factors that incentivize ,f,s,os to bid on particular assignments1 including danger levels and hardship conditions2 7,d7 examine the ,department's strategy and process for incentivizing ,f,s,os to bid on assignments that are historically in lower demand1 including with monetary compensation1 and whether monetary compensation is necessary for assignments in higher demand2 7,e7 make any relevant comparisons to military compensation and allowances2 7,f7 recommend options for restructuring allowances to improve the efficiency of the assignments system and better align ,,fso incentives with the needs of the ,foreign ,service1 including any cost savings associated with such restructuring2 7,g7 recommend any statutory changes necessary to implement paragraph 7#f71 such as consolidating existing legal authorities for the provision of hardship and danger pay2 and 7,h7 detail any effects of recommendations made pursuant to subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 on other ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies with civilian employees assigned to diplomatic posts1 following consultation with such departments and agencies4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,before initiating the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a71 and not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs in the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section that includes-- 7#a7 the name of the federally-funded research and development center that will conduct such analysis2 and 7#b7 the scope of such analysis and terms of reference for such analysis as specified between the ,department and such federally-funded research and development center4 7c7 ,availability of information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available to the federally-funded research and development center carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a7 all necessary and relevant information to allow such center to conduct such analysis in a quantitative and analytical manner1 including historical data on the number of bids for each foreign assignment and any survey data collected by the ,department from eligible bidders on their bid decision-making4 7#b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary shall work with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies to ensure such departments and agencies provide all necessary and relevant information to the federally-funded research and development center carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a74 7d7 ,interim report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall require that the chief executive officer of the federally-funded research and development center that carries out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives an interim report on such analysis not later than #abj days after date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cjd4 ,science and technology fellowships ,section #ejd of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #aigi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,grants and cooperative agreements related to science and technology fellowship programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants or enter into cooperative agreements related to ,department of ,state science and technology fellowship programs1 including1 for assistance in recruiting fellows and the payment of stipends1 travel1 and other appropriate expenses to fellows4 7#b7 ,exclusion from consideration as compensation ,stipends shall not be considered compensation for purposes of section #bji of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bji74 7#c7 ,maximum annual amount ,the total amount of grants made pursuant to this subsection may not exceed #ejj1jjj in any fiscal year4 4 #cje4 ,travel for separated families ,section #ija7ae7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha7ae77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #a round-trip per year for each child below age #ba of a member of the ,service assigned abroad and inserting in the case of one or more children below age #ba of a member of the ,service assigned abroad1 #a round-trip per year2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting for each child before to visit the member abroad2 and 7,b7 by striking 2 or and inserting a comma2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting for each child before to visit the other parent2 and 7,b7 by inserting or after resides12 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 for one of the child's parents to visit the child or children abroad if the child or children do not regularly reside with that parent and that parent is not receiving an education allowance or educational travel allowance for the child or children under section #eibd7d7 of title #e1 2 and 7#e7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,c71 as added by paragraph 7#d7 of this section1 by striking a payment and inserting the cost of a round-trip4 #cjf4 ,home leave travel for separated families ,section #ijc7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhc7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,in cases in which the member's family members reside apart from the member at authorized locations outside the ,united ,states because they are prevented by official order from residing with the member at post1 the member may take the leave ordered under this section where that member's family members reside1 notwithstanding section #fcje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code44 #cjg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding certain fellowship programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,department fellowships that promote the employment of candidates belonging to under-represented groups1 including the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,graduate ,fellowship ,program1 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program1 and the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program1 represent smart investments vital for building a strong1 capable1 and representative national security workforce2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should fulfill their obligations to each participant in the ,fellowship ,programs referred to in paragraph 7#a71 as specified in the original contractual agreements with each such participant4 #cjh4 ,technical correction ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #fja7;c77#f7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;c77#f77 is amended by striking individual and inserting ,foreign ,service officer1 appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a71 who has general responsibility for carrying out the functions of the ,service4 #cji4 ,foreign ,service awards 7a7 ,in general ,section #fad of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,department awards2 and 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting or ,civil ,service after the ,service4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the item relating to section #fad in the table of contents of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #fad4 ,department awards4 4 #caj4 ,diplomatic and consular programs 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 there is authorized to be appropriated #h1gbj1daa1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress on workforce recruitment ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should continue to hold entry-level classes for ,foreign ,service officers and specialists and continue to recruit civil servants through programs such as the ,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program and ,pathways ,internship ,programs in a manner and at a frequency consistent with prior years and consistent with the need to maintain a pool of experienced personnel effectively distributed across skill codes and ranks4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that absent continuous recruitment and training of ,foreign ,service officers and civil servants1 the ,department will lack experienced1 qualified personnel in the short1 medium1 and long term4 7c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not use any amounts made available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection 7a7 for any reduction-in-force action under section #cejb or #ceie of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or for any incentive payments for early separation or retirement under any other provision of law unless-- 7#a7 the appropriate congressional committees are notified not less than #ae days in advance of such obligation or expenditure2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has provided to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report that describes the ,department's strategic staffing plan1 including-- 7,a7 a justification that describes how any proposed workforce reduction enhances the effectiveness of the ,department2 7,b7 a certification that such workforce reduction is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 a comprehensive strategic staffing plan for the ,department1 including five-year workforce forecasting and a description of the anticipated impact of any proposed workforce reduction2 and 7,d7 a dataset displaying comprehensive workforce data for all current and planned employees of the ,department1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 ,foreign ,service officer and ,foreign ,service specialist rank2 7ii7 civil service job skill code1 grade level1 and bureau of assignment2 7iii7 contracted employees1 including the equivalent job skill code and bureau of assignment2 and 7iv7 employees hired under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including their equivalent grade and job skill code and bureau of assignment4 ,,iv ,diversity and ,veteran ,recruitment #dja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,applicant flow data ,the term applicant flow data means data that tracks the rate of applications for job positions among demographic categories4 7#b7 ,demographic data ,the term demographic data means facts or statistics relating to the demographic categories specified in the ,office of ,management and ,budget statistical policy directive entitled ,standards for ,maintaining1 ,collecting1 and ,presenting ,federal ,data on ,race and ,ethnicity 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #fgcih74 7#c7 ,diversity ,the term diversity means-- 7,a7 those classes of persons protected under the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a et seq47 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7,b7 veterans 7as defined in section #c4a7;d7 of title #ch1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 7#d7 ,foreign ,service ,the term ,foreign ,service has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb74 7#e7 ,workforce ,the term workforce means all individuals serving in a position in the civil service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 #djb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the public that includes disaggregated demographic data and other information regarding the diversity of the workforce of the ,department4 7b7 ,data ,the report under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall include disaggregated demographic data-- 7,a7 for applicants to the ,foreign ,service2 7,b7 for applicants to the civil service2 7,c7 by segment of the workforce of the ,department and grade or rank2 7,d7 by ,foreign ,service and civil service2 7,e7 for those who have separated from the ,department's workforce2 7,f7 for those members of the workforce who have received a promotion in the last #bd months2 7,g7 that addresses ,department compliance with diversity and inclusion metrics2 7,h7 for those members of the workforce serving on selection boards2 7,i7 on the employment of veterans within the workforce1 including-- 7i7 the number hired through direct hires1 internships1 and fellowship programs2 7ii7 the number promoted to the ,senior ,executive ,service or in the ,senior ,foreign ,service2 and 7iii7 attrition rates by grade1 in the civil service and foreign service1 and in the senior positions described in clause 7ii72 and 7,j7 for mentorship and retention programs2 7#b7 shall include any disaggregated demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the ,department1 and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs2 7#c7 shall include any disaggregated demographic data relating to the membership of any external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the ,department appoint members2 7#d7 shall be organized in terms of real numbers and percentages at all levels2 and 7#e7 should be made available in a searchable database format4 7c7 ,recommendation ,the ,secretary may submit a recommendation to the ,office of ,management and ,budget and to the appropriate congressional committees regarding whether the ,department should collect more detailed data on demographic categories in addition to the race and ethnicity categories specified in the ,office of ,management and ,budget statistical policy directive entitled ,standards for ,maintaining1 ,collecting1 and ,presenting ,federal ,data on ,race and ,ethnicity 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #fgcih74 7d7 ,other contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall describe the efforts of the ,department-- 7#a7 to propagate fairness1 impartiality1 and inclusion in the work environment domestically and abroad2 7#b7 to ensure that harassment1 intolerance1 and discrimination are not tolerated2 7#c7 to refrain from engaging in unlawful discrimination in any phase of the employment process1 including recruitment1 hiring1 evaluation1 assignments1 promotion1 retention1 and training2 7#d7 to prevent illegal retaliation against employees for participating in a protected equal employment opportunity activity2 7#e7 to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities2 7#f7 to recruit a diverse workforce by-- 7,a7 recruiting women1 minorities1 veterans1 and undergraduate and graduate students2 7,b7 recruiting at historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,hispanic serving institutions1 women's colleges1 and colleges that typically serve majority minority populations2 7,c7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban and rural communities2 7,d7 placing job advertisements in newspapers1 magazines1 and job sites oriented toward women and people of color2 7,e7 providing opportunities through the ,foreign ,service ,internship ,program and other hiring initiatives2 7,f7 recruiting mid-level and senior-level professionals through programs designed to increase minority and veteran representation in international affairs2 and 7,g7 offering the ,foreign ,service written and oral assessment examinations in several locations throughout the ,united ,states to reduce the burden of applicants having to travel at their own expense to take either or both of such examinations2 and 7#g7 provide opportunities through-- 7,a7 the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 7,b7 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 and 7,c7 the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 7e7 ,annual updates ,not later than one year after the publication of the report under subsection 7a7 and annually thereafter for the next five years1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the public and which shall be made available online1 which may be included in another annual report required under another provision of law1 that includes-- 7#a7 disaggregated demographic data relating to the workforce and information on the status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the ,department2 7#b7 an analysis of applicant flow data2 7#c7 disaggregated demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the ,department and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs2 and 7#d7 data related to the employment of minority and service-disabled veterans4 #djc4 ,exit interviews or surveys 7a7 ,retained members ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service should conduct periodic interviews or surveys with a representative and diverse cross-section of the workforce of the ,department-- 7#a7 to understand the reasons of the members for remaining in a position in the ,department2 and 7#b7 to receive feedback on workplace policies1 professional development opportunities1 and other issues affecting the decision of the members to remain in the ,department4 7b7 ,departing members ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service shall provide an opportunity for an exit interview or survey to each member of the workforce of the ,department who separates from service with the ,department to better understand the member's reasons for leaving such service4 7c7 ,use of analysis from interviews and surveys ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service shall analyze demographic data and other information obtained through interviews and surveys under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 to determine-- 7#a7 if and how the diversity of those participating in such interviews and surveys impacts the results2 and 7#b7 whether to implement any policy changes or make any recommendations as part of the reports required under subsection 7a7 and 7e7 of section #djb4 7d7 ,tracking data ,the ,department shall-- 7#a7 track demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs2 7#b7 annually evaluate such data-- 7,a7 to identify ways to improve outreach and recruitment for such programs1 consistent with merit system principles2 and 7,b7 to understand how participation in any program offered or sponsored by the ,department under paragraph 7#a7 differs among the demographic categories of the workforce2 and 7#c7 actively encourage participation from a range of demographic categories1 especially from categories with consistently low participation4 #djd4 ,recruitment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary should-- 7#a7 continue to seek a diverse and talented pool of applicants2 and 7#b7 instruct the ,director of ,human ,resources to have a diversity recruitment plan of action1 which should include outreach at appropriate colleges1 universities1 diversity organizations1 and professional associations4 7b7 ,scope ,the diversity recruitment initiatives described in subsection 7a7 should include-- 7#a7 recruiting at historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 women's colleges1 and colleges that typically serve majority minority populations1 and engaging with affinity groups at colleges and universities2 7#b7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban and rural communities2 7#c7 placing job advertisements in newspapers1 magazines1 and job sites oriented toward diverse groups2 7#d7 providing opportunities through highly respected1 international leadership programs1 that focus on diversity recruitment and retention2 and 7#e7 cultivating partnerships with organizations dedicated to the advancement of the profession of international affairs and national security to advance shared diversity goals4 #dje4 ,veteran recruitment for the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should offer both the ,foreign ,service written examination and oral assessment in diverse locations throughout the ,united ,states1 in addition to the ,district of ,columbia and ,san ,francisco4 ,doing so would ease the financial burden on potential candidates who do not currently reside in and must travel at their own expense to these two cities1 particularly veterans and military members transitioning to civilian life4 7b7 ,foreign ,service examinations ,subsection 7b7 of section #cja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cida7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,board of ,examiners for the ,foreign ,service shall offer the oral assessment examinations described in paragraph 7#a7 in at least three of the time zones in the ,united ,states in a calendar year to facilitate the participation and examination of a more diverse array of candidates4 4 #djf4 ,payne fellowship authorization 7a7 ,in general ,undergraduate and graduate components of the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program may conduct outreach to attract outstanding students with an interest in pursuing a ,foreign ,service career who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds4 7b7 ,review of past programs ,the ,secretary shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions4 #djg4 ,voluntary participation 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title should be construed so as to compel any employee to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information4 ,department employees shall be informed that their participation in the data collection contemplated by this title is voluntary4 7b7 ,privacy protection ,any data collected under this title shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to ,federal employees4 ,v ,information ,security #eja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given such term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#c7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,security violation ,the term security violation means any knowing1 willful1 or negligent-- 7,a7 disclosure to unauthorized persons of information properly classified2 7,b7 improper classification or continued classification of information2 or 7,c7 improper creation or continuation of a special access program4 7#e7 ,spillage ,the term spillage means a security incident that occurs whenever classified data is disclosed in an unauthorized manner1 including the transfer either onto an unclassified information system or to an information system with a lower level of classification4 #ejb4 ,information system security 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given such term in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,penetration test ,the term penetration test means a test methodology in which assessors attempt to circumvent or defeat the security features of an information system4 7b7 ,consultations process ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a process for conducting semiannual consultations with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and any other department or agency representative that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate regarding the security of ,united ,states ,government and nongovernmental information systems used or operated by the ,department1 a contractor of the ,department1 or another organization on behalf of the ,department1 including any such systems or networks facilitating the use of sensitive or classified information4 7c7 ,independent penetration testing of information systems ,in coordination with the consultations under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall commission independent1 semiannual penetration tests1 which shall be carried out by an appropriate ,federal agency other than the ,department1 such as the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,national ,security ,agency1 to ensure that adequate policies and protections are implemented to detect and prevent penetrations or compromises of such information systems1 including malicious intrusions by any unauthorized individual1 state actor1 or other entity4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subsection 7c7 for up to #ahj days if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that such requirement would have adverse effects on national security or the diplomatic mission of the ,department2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the commencement of such a waiver1 submits a written justification to the relevant congressional committees that describes how such penetration tests would undermine national security or the diplomatic mission of the ,department4 7e7 ,incident reporting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and any other department or agency representative that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 shall securely submit a classified report to the relevant congressional committees that describes in detail-- 7#a7 for the first reporting period1 all known and suspected incidents of the information systems specified in subsection 7b7 that occurred during the #ahj-;day period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 for all subsequent reporting periods1 all known and suspected incidents of the information systems specified in subsection 7b7 that occurred since the submission of the most recent report4 7f7 ,contents ,each report under subsection 7e7 shall include1 for the relevant reporting period-- 7#a7 a description of the relevant information system1 as specified in subsection 7b71 that experienced a known or suspected incident2 7#b7 an assessment of the date and time each such incident occurred2 7#c7 an assessment of the duration over which each such incident took place1 including whether such incident is ongoing2 7#d7 an assessment of the volume and sensitivity of information accessed1 compromised1 or potentially compromised by each incident1 including any such information contained on information systems owned1 operated1 managed1 or utilized by any other ,federal department or agency2 7#e7 an assessment of whether such information system was compromised by a malicious intrusion1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 the known or suspected perpetrators1 including state actors2 7,b7 the methods used to carry out the incident2 and 7,c7 the known or suspected intent of the actors in accessing the information system2 and 7#f7 a description of the actions the ,department has taken or plans to take1 including timelines and descriptions of any progress on plans described in prior reports1 to prevent future1 similar incidents of such information systems4 7g7 ,inspector ,general oversight ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the ,inspector ,general for the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors about all planned penetration tests required under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 provide the ,inspector ,general for the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors with any reports1 conclusions1 or analyses that are a result of such testing4 #ejc4 ,improving ,,foia process 7a7 ,reform plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a plan that describes the reforms specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,reforms ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop1 implement1 and complete by the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act a cost-effective plan for training and maintaining an appropriate number of officials of the ,department in-- 7#a7 the identification of marked or unmarked classified information in documents or media subject to requests under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 including information originating with the intelligence community2 and 7#b7 appropriate procedures for coordinating with intelligence officials to ensure that such officials have an opportunity to make a classification determination regarding the classification status and level1 if any1 of any information potentially originating with the intelligence community4 7c7 ,accountability ,not later than #ad months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in consultation with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors1 shall-- 7#a7 review the ,department's implementation of the plan required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit a report to the relevant congressional committees that assesses the extent to which the ,department has implemented the reforms required under subsection 7b74 #ejd4 ,annual report on security violations 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report1 in classified or unclassified format as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 that includes information on the security violations issued to ,department employees during the most recently completed fiscal year1 including the unauthorized transfer of marked or unmarked classified information into documents1 electronic media or systems1 electronic transmissions1 or other records or storage not certified for the handling1 storage1 or transmittal of such information4 7b7 ,elements ,the reporting of security violations submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the total number of security violations issued to ,department employees during the current reporting period1 including the number of security violations that occurred within each office or bureau of the ,department2 7#b7 the number of security violations committed by an employee with a history of one or more prior security violations2 and 7#c7 the number and nature of actions taken by the ,department in response to security violations1 including-- 7,a7 disciplinary actions taken or criminal referrals2 and 7,b7 the administration of remedial training in response to any security violation or violations4 #eje4 ,classified information spillage 7a7 ,detection of classified information spillage ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the relevant congressional committees on a plan that describes how the reforms described in subsection 7b7 will be completed within one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,training program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop or maintain1 as the case may be1 a training program for appropriate officials reporting to the ,under ,secretary of ,management of the ,department regarding best practices for detecting and recognizing classified information spillage1 including information originating from the intelligence community4 7c7 ,randomized sampling ,to detect spillage ,the officials receiving the training described in subsection 7b7 shall1 not less frequently than quarterly-- 7#a7 collect statistically valid random samples of electronic mail sent by or received from employees of the ,department who hold a security clearance granting such employees authorized access to information classified at the level of ,secret or above2 and 7#b7 use such samples1 in a manner provided for in the training described in subsection 7b71 to detect spillage of data that was classified at the time such electronic mail was sent or received1 as part of the ,department's program for safeguarding classified information4 7d7 ,accountability ,not later than #ahj days after the implementation of the training program described in subsection 7b71 the ,inspector ,general for the ,department of ,state and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit of the program and activities carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 submit a report containing the results of the audit conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to the relevant congressional committees4 #ejf4 ,refresher training on the handling of classified information 7a7 ,refresher training ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a written certification to the relevant congressional committees that all ,department personnel who possess a security clearance have completed refresher training1 developed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in the rules and procedures governing the appropriate identification and handling of classified information1 including information originating from the intelligence community4 7b7 ,certification by personnel undergoing training ,each employee of the ,department who undergoes the training required under subsection 7a7 shall certify in writing that the employee-- 7#a7 has received such training2 7#b7 has read and understands the rules and procedures for identifying and handling classified information1 including information originating from the intelligence community2 7#c7 understands the legal responsibilities accompanying access to classified information2 and 7#d7 commits to following such rules and procedures1 under penalty of all applicable laws1 regulations1 and policies of the ,department4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in administering the refresher training required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize the retraining of employees in the following order3 7#a7 ,employees who possess a security clearance at the ,top ,secret_/,sensitive ,compartmented ,information level4 7#b7 ,employees who possess a security clearance at the ,top ,secret level4 7#c7 ,employees who possess a security clearance at the ,secret level4 7#d7 ,employees who possess a security clearance at the ,confidential ,information level4 7d7 ,delay in training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may delay the provision of refresher training required under subsection 7a7 for up to #cj days for any specific official or employee of the ,department or any group of officials or employees1 up to the level of an individual office1 if the ,secretary considers such delay to be critical to the foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after authorizing a delay under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written notice of such delay1 including a justification for the delay1 to the relevant congressional committees4 #ejg4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain telecommunications providers 7a7 ,list of covered contractors ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop or maintain1 as the case may be1 a list of covered contractors to be updated as frequently as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,prohibition on contracts ,the ,secretary may not enter into a contract with a covered contractor on the list described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,removal from list ,to be removed from the list described in subsection 7a71 a covered contractor may submit a request to the ,secretary in such manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall determine a process for removing covered contractors from the list1 as appropriate1 and publicly disclose such process4 7d7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president or the ,secretary may waive the requirements under subsection 7b7 if the ,president or the ,secretary determines that such waiver is justified for national security reasons4 7#b7 ,waiver for overseas operations ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements under subsection 7b7 for ,united ,states diplomatic posts or diplomatic personnel overseas if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that no suitable alternatives are available4 7e7 ,covered contractor defined ,in this section1 the term covered contractor means a provider of telecommunications1 telecommunications equipment1 or information technology equipment1 including hardware1 software1 or services1 that has knowingly assisted or facilitated a cyber attack or conducted surveillance1 including passive or active monitoring1 carried out against the ,united ,states by1 or on behalf of1 any government1 or persons associated with such government1 listed as a cyber threat actor in the intelligence community's #bjag assessment of worldwide threats to ,united ,states national security or any following worldwide threat assessment of the intelligence community4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to contracts of a covered contractor entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ejh4 ,report on contracts with ,kaspersky ,labs and ,huawei 7a7 ,determination ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a process and timeframe for determining whether or not the ,department purchased software1 hardware1 or services from ,kaspersky ,lab1 ,huawei1 ,,zte ,corporation1 or from any affiliates from which ,kaspersky ,lab1 ,huawei1 or ,,zte ,corporation equipment1 software1 or services may be contained1 and if so1 if any of those products or services are still in use4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the relevant congressional committees on the findings pursuant to the review under subsection 7a71 and shall provide updates every #cj days thereafter until the review is complete4 ,,vi ,public ,diplomacy #fja4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department shall-- 7#a7 identify opportunities for greater efficiency of operations1 including through improved coordination of efforts across public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 and 7#b7 maximize shared use of resources between1 and within1 such public diplomacy bureaus and offices in cases in which programs1 facilities1 or administrative functions are duplicative or substantially overlapping4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term public diplomacy bureaus and offices means the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,public ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,international ,information ,programs1 the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources1 and the ,global ,engagement ,center1 and the public diplomacy functions within the regional and functional bureaus4 #fjb4 ,american ,spaces review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 the full costs incurred by the ,department to provide ,american ,spaces1 including-- 7,a7 ,american ,centers1 ,american ,corners1 ,binational ,centers1 and ,information ,resource ,centers2 and 7,b7 the total costs of all associated-- 7i7 employee salaries1 including members of the ,foreign ,service1 other ,united ,states civilian personnel1 and locally employed staff2 7ii7 programming expenses2 7iii7 operating expenses2 7iv7 contracting expenses2 and 7v7 security expenses2 7#b7 a breakdown of the total costs described in paragraph 7#a7 by each space and type of space2 7#c7 the total fees collected for entry to1 or the use of1 ,american ,spaces and related resources1 including a breakdown by the type of fee for each space and type of space2 7#d7 the total usage rates1 including by type of service1 for each space and type of space2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the significance1 utility1 and benefit of the ,american ,spaces program in promoting mutual understanding and the value of ,american culture4 #fjc4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct regular research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department1 including through the routine use of audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations1 to plan and execute such programs and activities2 and 7#b7 make the findings of the research and evaluations conducted under paragraph 7#a7 available to ,congress4 7b7 ,director of ,research and ,evaluation 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director of ,research and ,evaluation in the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs4 7#b7 ,limitation on appointment ,the appointment of a ,director of ,research and ,evaluation pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the ,department4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and oversee the research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs of the ,department-- 7i7 to improve public diplomacy strategies and tactics2 and 7ii7 to ensure that programs are increasing the knowledge1 understanding1 and trust of the ,united ,states by relevant target audiences2 7,b7 report to the ,director of ,policy and ,planning in the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources under the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department2 7,c7 routinely organize and oversee audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 7,d7 support embassy public affairs sections2 7,e7 share appropriate public diplomacy research and evaluation information within the ,department and with other ,federal departments and agencies2 7,f7 regularly design and coordinate standardized research questions1 methodologies1 and procedures to ensure that public diplomacy activities across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices are designed to meet appropriate foreign policy objectives2 and 7,g7 report biannually to the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy1 through the ,commission's ,subcommittee on ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to subsection 7e71 regarding the research and evaluation of all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#d7 ,guidance and training ,not later than one year after the appointment of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall create guidance and training1 including curriculum for use by the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 for all public diplomacy officers regarding the reading and interpretation of public diplomacy program evaluation findings to ensure that such findings and lessons learned are implemented in the planning and evaluation of all public diplomacy programs and activities throughout the ,department4 7c7 ,prioritizing research and evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources shall ensure that research and evaluation1 as coordinated and overseen by the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation1 supports strategic planning and resource allocation across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#b7 ,allocation of resources ,amounts allocated for the purposes of research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be made available to be disbursed at the direction of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation among the research and evaluation staff across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department should coordinate the human and financial resources that support the ,department's public diplomacy and public affairs programs and activities1 that proposals or plans related to resource allocations for public diplomacy bureaus and offices be routed through the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs for review and clearance and that the ,department should allocate1 for the purposes of research and evaluation of public diplomacy activities and programs pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 #c to #e percent of program funds made available under the heading educational and cultural exchange programs2 and 7,b7 #c to #e percent of program funds allocated for public diplomacy programs under the heading diplomatic and consular programs4 7d7 ,limited exemption ,chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act7 shall not apply to collections of information directed at any individuals conducted by1 or on behalf of1 the ,department for the purpose of audience research1 monitoring1 and evaluations1 and in connection with the ,department's activities conducted pursuant to the ,united ,states ,information and ,educational ,exchange ,act of #aidh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq471 the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea et seq471 section #abhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note71 or the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7e7 ,limited exemption to the ,privacy ,act ,the ,department shall maintain1 collect1 use1 and disseminate records 7as such term is defined in section #eeb;a7a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for research and data analysis of communications related to public diplomacy efforts intended for foreign audiences4 ,such research and data analysis shall be reasonably tailored to meet the purposes of this subsection and shall be carried out with due regard for privacy and civil liberties guidance and oversight4 7f7 ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation ,the ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy shall establish a ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation to monitor and advise on the research and evaluation activities of the ,department and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an annual report to ,congress in conjunction with the ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy's ,comprehensive ,annual ,report on the performance of the ,department and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors in carrying out research and evaluations of their respective public diplomacy programming4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,audience research ,the term audience research means research conducted at the outset of public diplomacy program or campaign planning and design on specific audience segments to understand the attitudes1 interests1 knowledge1 and behaviors of such audience segments4 7#b7 ,digital analytics ,the term digital analytics means the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data1 accumulated in digital format1 to indicate the outputs and outcomes of a public diplomacy program or campaign4 7#c7 ,impact evaluation ,the term impact evaluation means an assessment of the changes in the audience targeted by a public diplomacy program or campaign that can be attributed to such program or campaign4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy bureaus and offices ,the term public diplomacy bureaus and offices means the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,public ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,international ,information ,programs1 the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources1 and the ,global ,engagement ,center1 and the public diplomacy functions within the regional and functional bureaus4 ,,vii ,combating ,public ,corruption #gja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the foreign policy interest of the ,united ,states to help foreign countries promote good governance and combat public corruption1 particularly grand corruption2 7#b7 multiple ,federal departments and agencies operate programs that promote good governance in foreign countries and enhance such countries' ability to combat public corruption2 7#c7 the ,department should promote coordination among the ,federal departments and agencies implementing programs to promote good governance and combat public corruption in foreign countries in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency2 and 7#d7 the ,department should identify areas in which ,united ,states efforts to help other countries promote good governance and combat public corruption could be enhanced4 #gjb4 ,annual assessment 7a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall assess the capacity and commitment of foreign countries to combat public corruption4 ,each such assessment shall-- 7#a7 utilize independent1 third party indicators that measure transparency1 accountability1 and corruption in the public sector1 including the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain1 to identify those countries that are most vulnerable to public corruption2 7#b7 consider1 to the extent reliable information is available1 whether the government of a country identified under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 has adopted measures to prevent public corruption1 such as measures to inform and educate the public1 including potential victims1 about the causes and consequences of public corruption2 7,b7 has enacted laws and established government structures1 policies1 and practices that prohibit public corruption1 including grand corruption and petty corruption2 7,c7 enforces such laws through a fair judicial process2 7,d7 vigorously investigates1 prosecutes1 convicts1 and sentences public officials who participate in or facilitate public corruption1 including nationals of the country who are deployed in foreign military assignments1 trade delegations abroad1 or other similar missions who engage in or facilitate public corruption2 7,e7 prescribes appropriate punishment for grand corruption that is commensurate with the punishment prescribed for serious crimes2 7,f7 prescribes appropriate punishment for petty corruption that provides a sufficiently stringent deterrent and adequately reflects the nature of the offense2 and 7,g7 convicts and sentences persons responsible for such acts that take place wholly or partly within the country of the government1 including1 as appropriate1 requiring the incarceration of individuals convicted of such acts2 and 7#c7 further consider-- 7,a7 verifiable measures taken by the government of a country identified under paragraph 7#a7 to prohibit government officials from participating in1 facilitating1 or condoning public corruption1 including the investigation1 prosecution1 and conviction of such officials2 7,b7 the extent to which such government provides access1 or1 as appropriate1 makes adequate resources available1 to civil society organizations and other institutions to combat public corruption1 including reporting1 investigating1 and monitoring2 7,c7 the extent to which an independent judiciary or judicial body in such country is responsible for1 and effectively capable of1 deciding public corruption cases impartially1 on the basis of facts and in accordance with law1 without any improper restrictions1 influences1 inducements1 pressures1 threats1 or interferences1 whether direct or indirect1 from any source or for any reason2 7,d7 the extent to which such government-- 7i7 is assisting in international investigations of transnational public corruption networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat grand corruption1 including cooperating with the governments of other countries to extradite corrupt actors2 7ii7 recognizes the rights of victims of public corruption1 ensures their access to justice1 and takes steps to prevent victims from being further victimized or persecuted by corrupt actors1 government officials1 or others2 and 7iii7 refrains from prosecuting legitimate victims of public corruption or whistleblowers due to such persons having assisted in exposing public corruption1 and refrains from other discriminatory treatment of such persons2 and 7,e7 contain such other information relating to public corruption as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,identification ,after conducting the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall identify the countries described in paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection that are-- 7#a7 meeting minimum standards to combat public corruption2 7#b7 not meeting minimum standards to combat public corruption but making significant efforts to do so2 or 7#c7 neither meeting minimum standards to combat public corruption nor making significant efforts to do so4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make publicly available a report that identifies the countries described in subsection 7a77#a7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 including a description of the methodology and data utilized in the assessment under subsection 7a7 and the reasons for such identification4 7d7 ,briefing in lieu of report ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement to submit and make publicly available a written report under subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that publication of such report would-- 7,a7 undermine existing ,united ,states anti-corruption efforts in one or more countries2 or 7,b7 threaten the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 provides a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies the countries described in subsection 7a77#a7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 including a description of the methodology and data utilized in the assessment under subsection 7a7 and the reasons for such identification4 #gjc4 ,transparency and accountability ,for each country identified under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #gjb7;b71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that a corruption risk assessment and mitigation strategy is included in the integrated country strategy for such country2 and 7#b7 utilize appropriate mechanisms to combat corruption in such countries1 including by ensuring-- 7,a7 the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses in contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements entered into by the ,department or the ,agency for or in such countries1 which allow for the termination of such contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements1 as the case may be1 without penalty if credible indicators of public corruption are discovered2 7,b7 the inclusion of appropriate clawback or flowdown clauses within the procurement instruments of the ,department and the ,agency that provide for the recovery of funds misappropriated through corruption2 7,c7 the appropriate disclosure to the ,united ,states ,government1 in confidential form1 if necessary1 of the beneficial ownership of contractors1 subcontractors1 grantees1 cooperative agreement participants1 and other organizations implementing programs on behalf of the ,department or ,agency2 and 7,d7 the establishment of mechanisms for investigating allegations of misappropriated resources and equipment4 #gjd4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at the ,united ,states mission to each country identified under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #gjb7;b71 or which the ,secretary otherwise determines is in need of such a point of contact4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,each designated anti-corruption point of contact shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing implementation of a whole-of-government approach among the relevant ,federal departments and agencies that operate programs that promote good governance in foreign countries and enhance such countries' ability to combat public corruption in order to accomplish such objectives in the country to which such point of contact is posted1 including through the development and implementation of corruption risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall implement appropriate training for designated anti-corruption points of contact4 #gje4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on implementation of this title1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the offices within the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development that are engaging in significant anti-corruption activities2 7,b7 the findings and actions of designated anti-corruption points of contact to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with section #gjc2 7,c7 the training implemented under section #gjd7;c72 7,d7 management of the whole-of-government effort referred to in section #gja to combat corruption within the countries identified in section #gjb and efforts to improve coordination across ,federal departments and agencies2 7,e7 the risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies utilized by the ,department and the ,agency2 and 7,f7 other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary and appropriate4 7#b7 ,form of report ,reports under this subsection shall be submitted in an unclassified format but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,online platform ,the ,secretary shall consolidate existing reports with anti-corruption components into one online1 public platform1 which should-- 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices2 7,b7 the annual ,fiscal ,transparency ,report2 7,c7 the annual ,investment ,climate ,statements2 7,d7 the annual ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report2 7,e7 the ,country ,scorecards of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 and 7,f7 any other relevant public reports2 and 7#b7 link to third-party indicators and compliance mechanisms used by the ,federal ,government to inform policy and programming1 such as-- 7,a7 the ,international ,finance ,corporation's ,doing ,business surveys2 7,b7 the ,international ,budget ,partnership's ,open ,budget ,index2 and 7,c7 multilateral peer review anti-corruption compliance mechanisms1 such as the ,organization for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development's ,working ,group on ,bribery in ,international ,business ,transactions and the ,united ,nations ,convention ,against ,corruption1 done at ,new ,york ,october #ca1 #bjjc1 to further highlight expert international views on country challenges and country efforts4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall incorporate anti-corruption components into existing ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service training courses to-- 7#a7 increase the ability of ,department and ,agency personnel to support anti-corruption as a foreign policy priority2 and 7#b7 strengthen the ability of such personnel to design1 implement1 and evaluate more effective anti-corruption programming around the world1 including enhancing skills to better evaluate and mitigate public corruption risks in assistance programs4 ,,viii ,miscellaneous #hja4 ,case-,zablocki reform ,section #aab;b7b7 of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,each department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government that enters into any international agreement described in subsection 7a7 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 shall designate a ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer1 who-- 7#a7 shall be a current employee of such department or agency2 7#b7 shall serve concurrently as ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer2 and 7#c7 subject to the authority of the head of such department or agency1 shall have department- or agency-wide responsibility for efficient and appropriate compliance with subsection 7a7 to transmit the text of any international agreement to the ,department of ,state not later than #bj days after such agreement has been signed4 4 #hjb4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that lists all of the ,government ,accountability ,office's recommendations relating to the ,department that have not been fully implemented4 7b7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies any discrepancies between the list of recommendations included in such report and the ,government ,accountability ,office's list of outstanding recommendations for the ,department4 7c7 ,implementation report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the implementation status of each recommendation from the ,government ,accountability ,office included in the report submitted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,justification ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed justification for each decision not to fully implement a recommendation or to implement a recommendation in a different manner than specified by the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7,b7 a timeline for the full implementation of any recommendation the ,secretary has decided to adopt1 but has not yet fully implemented2 and 7,c7 an explanation for any discrepancies included in the ,comptroller ,general report submitted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,form ,the information required in each report under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 to the maximum extent practicable1 but may be included in a classified annex to the extent necessary4 #hjc4 ,extension of authority for certain ,accountability ,review ,boards ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #cja7;a7 the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking and ,iraq2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking or ,iraq2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjje1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjji and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,,ix ,matters relating to international security ,a ,general provisions #ija4 ,modification of purposes for which military sales by the ,united ,states are authorized ,section #d of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bged7 is amended in the first sentence by striking internal security and inserting legitimate internal security 7including for anti-terrorism purposes74 #ijb4 ,return of defense articles ,section #ba7m77#a77;,b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7m77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,b7 is not and inserting 7,b77i7 is not2 7#b7 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 is significant military equipment 7as defined in section #dg7i7 of this ,act7 and the ,secretary of ,state has provided prior approval of the return of such defense article from the foreign country or international organization2 and 4 #ijc4 ,requirements relating to exemptions for licensing of defense items ,section #ch7;j7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;j77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading-- 7,a7 by striking country2 and 7,b7 by striking to foreign countries2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking a foreign country and inserting the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 any member country of that ,organization1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 ,japan1 or ,israel2 7ii7 by inserting 7except that the ,president may not so exempt such ,organization1 member country1 or other country that is not eligible to acquire defense items under any other provision of law7 after with respect to exports of defense items2 and 7iii7 by striking the foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by striking the foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7ii7 by striking under their domestic laws2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 at a minimum12 7,,ii7 by striking the foreign country and inserting the ,organization1 member country1 or other country referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iii7 by striking to revise its policies and practices1 and promulgate or enact necessary modifications to its laws and regulations2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking the foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking retransfer control commitments1 including securing and inserting retransfer controls that secure2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 at a minimum12 7,,ii7 by striking the foreign country and inserting the ,organization1 member country1 or other country referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iii7 by striking to revise its policies and practices1 and promulgate or enact necessary modifications to its laws and regulations2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the foreign country and inserting the member country or other country2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking a foreign country and inserting the ,organization1 member country1 or other country referred to in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking the foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7ii7 by striking has promulgated or enacted all necessary modifications to its laws and regulations to comply and inserting has taken such actions to comply2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking a foreign country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7ii7 by striking that country and inserting such ,organization1 member country1 or other country2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 that are not significant military equipment1 or otherwise classified under section #aba4a of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or contained on the list of items controlled for reasons of missile technology under section #ga of this ,act4 #ijd4 ,amendment to general provisions ,section #db7;a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia7;a77 is amended in the first sentence by inserting on a competitive basis after procurement in the ,united ,states4 #ije4 ,technical amendments to ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7a7 ,amendments relating to sales from stocks ,section #ba7;e77#c7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;e77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,support ,organization and inserting ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,support and ,procurement ,organization2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking support partnership agreement and inserting support or procurement partnership agreement2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7,a7 by striking ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,support ,organization and inserting ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,support and ,procurement ,organization2 and 7,b7 by striking weapon system partnership agreement and inserting support or procurement partnership agreement4 7b7 ,amendments relating to reports ,section #cf7;b77#f7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7;b77#f77 is amended by inserting the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization or before a member country4 #ijf4 ,sense of ,congress on licensing under ,united ,states arms export control programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in implementing reforms of ,united ,states arms export control programs1 the ,president should prioritize the development of a new framework to improve and streamline licensing under such programs1 including by seeking to revise the ,special ,comprehensive ,export ,authorizations for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 any member country of that ,organization1 or any other country described in section #cf7;c77#b77;,a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7;c77#b77;,a77 under section #abf4ad of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations74 #ijg4 ,extension of war reserve stockpile authority 7a7 ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje ,section #abjja7;d7 of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-bhg2 #aah ,stat4 #ajaa7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjai4 7b7 ,stockpiling of defense articles for foreign countries ,section #ead7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h7b77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking and #bjah and inserting #bjah1 and #bjai4 #ijh4 ,peacekeeping operations and other national security programs 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,section #eea of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,president and inserting 7a7 ,the ,president2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,assistance authorized to be appropriated under this chapter may also be used to provide assistance to enhance the capacity of foreign civilian security forces1 including gendarmes1 to participate in peacekeeping operations4 7c7 ,assistance authorized to be appropriated under this chapter to provide assistance to friendly countries for purposes other than support for multilateral peacekeeping operations shall be subject to the applicable requirements of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 4 7#b7 ,disarmament and reintegration 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds authorized to be appropriated under any provision of law for peacekeeping operations may be made available to support programs to disarm1 demobilize1 and reintegrate into civilian society former members of foreign terrorist organizations4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees prior to obligating or expending funds pursuant to this any provision of law described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a terrorist organization under section #bai7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a774 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate at least #ae days prior to obligating or expending funds under any provision of law for peacekeeping operations4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading for chapter #f of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 and other national security programs4 #iji4 ,other amendments to military assistance authorities ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #ejf7;b77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;b77#b771 by striking a report and inserting a report on an annual basis4 7#b7 ,in section #eaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking countries and inserting countries1 regional organizations1 and international organizations2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 by striking countries and inserting countries1 regional organizations1 and international organizations2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking recipient country and inserting recipient country or organization2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking other countries and inserting other countries or organizations2 7,d7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking country and inserting country or organization2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking countries and inserting countries or organizations2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking country and inserting country and organization4 7#c7 ,in section #fbb7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bchb7;c771 by inserting law enforcement and justice sector assistance1 before military assistance14 7#d7 ,in section #fef7;a77#a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf7;a77#a771 by striking ,january #ca and inserting ,march #a4 ,b ,security sector reform #iba4 ,list of priority countries for security sector assistance 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,united ,states security sector assistance is a critically important tool of ,united ,states foreign policy and the ,secretary1 acting under the direction of the ,president1 should set foreign security sector policy priorities related to ,united ,states security sector assistance4 7b7 ,list ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall include in the annual congressional budget justification of the ,department a list that-- 7#a7 those foreign countries identified by the ,secretary as priority countries to receive security sector assistance2 and 7#b7 indicates for each country identified under paragraph 7#a7 the policy objectives that the ,secretary seeks to achieve with respect to the provision of such assistance4 #ibb4 ,coordinator for security sector assistance in priority countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate an appropriately senior individual or individuals assigned to an appropriate diplomatic or consular post in each foreign country identified on the list required under section #iba7;b7 to be responsible for-- 7#a7 tracking1 reporting on1 and coordinating security sector assistance and related policy for the foreign country2 and 7#b7 assisting in and ensuring implementation of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d7 and section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each individual designated under subsection 7a7 receives the specialized training described in paragraph 7#b7 to prepare such individual to carry out the duties described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,training described ,the ,secretary shall establish curriculum at the ,george ,p4 ,schultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center to provide specialized training for individuals designated under subsection 7a7 to develop policy expertise relating to security sector assistance1 including-- 7,a7 awareness of the full range of agencies1 offices1 personnel1 congressional authorities and funds1 and programs involved in security sector assistance and the respective decision-making timelines2 7,b7 familiarity with models of military and police security force systems and basic knowledge of structures and forces of the region to which the individual is deployed2 and 7,c7 familiarity with security sector reform and ,united ,states interagency and external resources and experts4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the curriculum established pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 should be provided in coordination with the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency's ,defense ,institute of ,security ,cooperation ,studies4 #ibc4 ,policies and guidance for regional bureaus of the ,department 7a7 ,policies and guidance ,the ,secretary shall establish policies and guidance for each regional bureau of the ,department to coordinate security sector assistance and related policy for foreign countries identified on the list required under section #iba7;b74 7b7 ,coordinator for regional bureau 7#a7 ,in general ,the assistant secretary for each regional bureau of the ,department shall designate an individual who is an officer of the regional bureau to be responsible for coordinating security sector assistance and related policy within the responsibilities of such regional bureau1 including the integration of the foreign security sector policy priorities established by the ,secretary1 acting under the direction of the ,president4 7#b7 ,training ,the assistant secretary for each regional bureau of the ,department shall ensure that each individual designated under paragraph 7#a7 for such regional bureau receives the specialized training described in section #b7;b7 to prepare such individual to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#a74 #ibd4 ,office for ,security ,sector ,assistance in the ,department 7a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall designate an office in the ,department1 to be known as the ,office for ,security ,sector ,assistance1 to serve as a central coordinating point for security sector assistance4 7b7 ,personnel ,the ,office of ,security ,sector ,assistance should include personnel detailed from within the ,department's relevant functional bureaus and personnel from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,office for ,security ,sector ,assistance shall-- 7#a7 create1 respond to1 and coordinate security sector assistance strategies and plans1 particularly in support of development of interagency country strategies by ,united ,states embassies and regular planning by regional bureaus of the ,department2 7#b7 maintain awareness of security sector assistance programs administered by the ,department1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and other ,federal departments and agencies1 including managing the ,department's review and concurrence process under section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 convene appropriate offices and personnel required for working-level interagency coordination2 and 7#d7 ensure awareness of and making use of best practices in the design1 implementation1 monitoring and evaluation of security sector assistance4 7d7 ,exception ,the requirements of this section shall not apply if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the ,department has established an alternative mechanism for the effective coordination of security sector assistance4 ,such certification shall describe such alternative mechanism to achieve the objectives described in this section4 #ibe4 ,database for security assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president should seek to ensure that the ,department1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies are able to share a common database of information that permits the identification of security assistance programs and funding by country4 7b7 ,,gao report ,not later than one 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 that assesses existing barriers to data sharing and exchanges that would assist in planning1 assessing1 and tracking security sector assistance4 #ibf4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 means the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,security sector assistance ,the term security sector assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance under chapter #h 7relating to international narcotics control7 of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa2 7,b7 assistance under chapter #b 7military assistance71 chapter #e 7international military education and training71 chapter #f 7peacekeeping operations71 chapter #h 7antiterrorism assistance71 and chapter #i 7nonproliferation and export control assistance7 of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa2 7,c7 assistance under section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7relating to the ,foreign ,military ,financing program72 or 7,d7 sales of defense articles or defense services1 extensions of credits 7including participations in credits71 and guaranties of loans under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act4 ,c ,modifications of authorities that provide for rescission of determinations of countries as state sponsors of terrorism #ica4 ,modifications of authorities that provide for rescission of determinations of countries as state sponsors of terrorism 7a7 ,prohibition on assistance to governments supporting international terrorism ,section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #de days and inserting #ij days2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #f-month period and inserting #bd-month period2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,disapproval of rescission ,no rescission under subsection 7c77#b7 of a determination under subsection 7a7 with respect to the government of a country may be made if the ,congress1 within #ij days after receipt of a report under subsection 7c77#b71 enacts a joint resolution described in subsection 7f77#b7 of section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act with respect to a rescission under subsection 7f77#a7 of such section of a determination under subsection 7d7 of such section with respect to the government of such country4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may be and inserting may1 on a case-by-case basis1 be2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,notification and briefing ,not later than-- 7#a7 ten days after initiating a review of the activities of the government of the country concerned within the #bd-month period referred to in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate of such initiation2 and 7#b7 #bj days after the notification described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 shall brief such committees on the status of such review4 4 7b7 ,arms ,export ,control ,act ,section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #de days and inserting #ij days2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking #f-month period and inserting #bd-month period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #de days and inserting #ij days2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #de-;day period and inserting #ij-;day period2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may waive and inserting may1 on a case-by-case basis1 waive2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7l7 as subsection 7m72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following new subsection3 7l7 ,notification and briefing ,not later than-- 7#a7 ten days after initiating a review of the activities of the government of the country concerned within the #bd-month period referred to in subsection 7f77#a77;,b77i71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate of such initiation2 and 7#b7 #bj days after the notification described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 shall brief such committees on the status of such review4 4 7c7 ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#a7 ,in general ,section #f7;j7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bdje7;j771 as continued in effect under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #de days and inserting #ij days2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking #f-month period and inserting #bd-month period2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,disapproval of rescission ,no rescission under paragraph 7#d77;,b7 of a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to the government of a country may be made if the ,congress1 within #ij days after receipt of a report under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 enacts a joint resolution described in subsection 7f77#b7 of section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act with respect to a rescission under subsection 7f77#a7 of such section of a determination under subsection 7d7 of such section with respect to the government of such country4 7#f7 ,notification and briefing ,not later than-- 7,a7 ten days after initiating a review of the activities of the government of the country concerned within the #bd-month period referred to in paragraph 7#d77;,b77i71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate of such initiation2 and 7,b7 #bj days after the notification described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall brief such committees on the status of such review4 4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,president shall amend the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to the extent necessary and appropriate to carry out the amendment made by paragraph 7#a74