,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #afca ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #be1 #bjag ,mr4 ,corker introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the ,department of ,state for ,fiscal ,year #bjah1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #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 of the ,department of ,state ,sec4 #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on importance of ,department of ,state's work4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,reorganization authority4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,national diplomacy and development strategy4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,office of ,international ,religious ,freedom4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights4 ,,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 ,consolidation of small diplomatic posts4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,long-range planning process4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,value engineering and risk assessment4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,business volume4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,comptroller ,general report on project management skills4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,embassy security requests and deficiencies4 ,,title ,,iii--,personnel issues ,sec4 #cja4 ,special appointments4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,defense ,base ,act insurance waivers4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,allowances4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,science and technology fellowships4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,travel for separated families4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,home leave travel for separated families4 ,,title ,,iv--,diversity ,sec4 #dja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,exit interviews or surveys4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,recruitment4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,payne fellowship authorization4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,voluntary participation4 ,,title ,v--,information ,security ,sec4 #eja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,information technology system security4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,improving ,,foia process4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,annual report on security violations4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,classified information spillage4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,emergency refresher training on the handling of classified information4 ,,title ,,vi--,public diplomacy ,sec4 #fja4 ,american ,spaces review4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy4 ,,title ,,vii--,combating public corruption ,sec4 #gja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,additional factors for assessing government efforts to combat public corruption4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,interagency working group4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,transparency and accountability4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,resources and reporting requirements4 ,,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #hja4 ,recurring reports4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,case-,zablocki reform4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 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 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 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#d7 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#e7 ,united ,states security and prosperity depend on having partners and allies who share our interests and values1 and these partnerships are nurtured through ,united ,states diplomatic engagement1 security partnership1 economic statecraft1 and assistance that helps to develop shared responses to natural and humanitarian disasters1 economic development1 and good governance1 including the rule of law and democratic institutions2 7#f7 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 sustained1 robust funding and resources 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#g7 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 and 7#h7 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 suffer4 #ajb4 ,reorganization authority 7a7 ,notification ,not later than #fj days before the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7,,omb7 submits its final ,government-wide ,reform ,plan pursuant to the ,march #ca1 #bjag1 ,executive ,order #acgha entitled1 ,comprehensive ,plan for ,reorganizing the ,executive ,branch1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,,omb and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the details of the plans for the reorganization of the ,department and ,,usaid4 7b7 ,elements ,the report referred to in subsection 7a7 may be a brief or a written report and shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the principles and goals of such reorganization4 7#b7 ,the justification for the reorganization4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the projected impact of the reorganization4 7#d7 ,recommendations for any legislative authorities required to implement the proposed reorganization4 7c7 ,consultation ,not later than #cj days after the notification referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,,omb and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the reorganization plan4 7d7 ,reporting or briefing requirement ,not later than #fj days after the notification referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,,omb and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall-- 7#a7 brief or submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on how advice received pursuant to subsection 7c7 will be incorporated into the reform plan2 or 7#b7 submit the plan to such committees4 7e7 ,temporary limitation ,the ,department and ,,usaid may not implement any provisions of the ,government-wide ,reform ,plan until #cj days after the plan is submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7f7 ,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 ,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 efforts described in paragraph 7#d7 during the following #aj-year period2 and 7#aj7 identify extraordinary resources and statutory authorities that may be necessary to implement this strategy4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required under subsection 7b7 shall be transmitted in both classified and unclassified form4 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 the classified annex under subsection 7c7 to the appropriate congressional committees and to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajd4 ,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 and place the ,office within the ,department as the ,secretary sees fit4 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-- 7#a7 should serve as the principal advisor to the ,secretary regarding gender equality1 women's empowerment1 and violence against women and girls as a foreign policy matter2 7#b7 should represent the ,united ,states in diplomatic and multilateral fora on matters relevant to the status of women and girls2 7#c7 should 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 should work to ensure that efforts to advance gender equality and women's 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 7#e7 should direct1 as appropriate1 ,united ,states resources to respond to needs for gender equality and empowerment of women in ,united ,states foreign policies and international programs2 7#f7 may design1 support1 and implement activities regarding empowerment of women internationally2 and 7#g7 should 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-- 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 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a report or briefing to the appropriate congressional committees of the steps taken to fulfill the duties of the ,office set forth in subsection 7c74 #aje4 ,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 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 #ajf4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,,advance ,democracy ,act of #bjjg 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hbaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baad4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor 7a7 ,establishment ,there should be established in the ,department a ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor 7referred to in this section as the ,bureau71 which should be headed by the ,assistant ,secretary4 ,all special envoys1 ambassadors1 and coordinators located within the ,bureau shall report directly to the ,assistant ,secretary4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,bureau is authorized-- 7#a7 to promote democracy and actively support human rights throughout the world in accordance with this subtitle2 7#b7 to promote the rule of law and good governance throughout the world2 7#c7 to strengthen civil society programs and organizations2 7#d7 to produce the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights1 in conjunction with embassies and regional bureaus2 7#e7 to lead the implementation of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d2 commonly known as the ,leahy ,law7 and the ,child ,soldiers ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj;c et seq471 and to implement those provisions of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 related to human rights concerns2 and 7#f7 coordinate programs to implement the ,may #bjaa ,department of ,state ,international ,cyberspace ,policy ,strategy4 7c7 ,bilateral economic assistance programs ,the ,bureau is authorized to provide bilateral economic assistance from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,economic ,support ,fund and other foreign assistance accounts to support activities described in subsection 7b7 and for the purpose of oversight and control of-- 7#a7 the ,human ,rights and ,democracy ,fund2 7#b7 the ,human ,rights ,defenders ,fund2 7#c7 the ,global ,equality ,fund2 7#d7 the ,global ,anti-,corruption ,consortium2 and 7#e7 the ,global ,internet ,freedom ,fund2 7d7 ,efficiency ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall take whatever actions may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the ,bureau4 7e7 ,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 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baac the following new item3 #baad4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4 4 #ajg4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs ,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 should be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs who should be responsible to the ,secretary for matters pertaining to international narcotics and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy 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 should maintain continuous observation of and review all matters pertaining to international narcotics and law enforcement in the conduct of foreign policy1 including the following matters3 7i7 ,combatting international narcotics production and trafficking1 including the illicit cultivation of crops used to produce narcotics4 7ii7 ,strengthening foreign justice systems1 including judicial and prosecutorial capacity1 appeals systems1 law enforcement agencies1 and prison systems4 7iii7 ,training foreign military and police1 including vetting all foreign personnel who receive such assistance from the ,united ,states ,government4 7iv7 ,ensuring the inclusion of human rights issues in law enforcement programs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4 7v7 ,combating all forms of illicit trafficking1 including human trafficking arms trafficking1 and the illicit smuggling of bulk cash4 7vi7 ,identifying and responding to global corruption1 including strengthening the capacity of foreign government institutions responsible for addressing financial crimes4 4 #ajh4 ,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 of persons with disabilities in all international development activities funded by the ,united ,states ,government2 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 ,,ii ,embassy construction #bja4 ,standard design in capital construction 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the decision by the ,department's ,bureau of ,overseas ,buildings ,operations 7,,obo7 to transition from ,standard ,embassy ,design to ,design ,excellence has in some cases-- 7#a7 increased the cost of building new embassies and consulates2 7#b7 delayed the move of thousands of staff from facilities that do not meet current security standards to new1 secure facilities2 7#c7 exacerbated certain deficiencies in the quality of the ,bureau's program management2 and 7#d7 been a factor in reduced competition for capital construction projects4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,,obo 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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 spatial 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 ,act1 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 that 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 #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 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 post2 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 and 7#c7 reasonable assumptions about the strategic importance of the post over the life of the building4 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 ,zero net growth requirement ,the growth assumed for ,n,e,cs and ,n,c,cs pursuant to subsection 7c7 should be offset by staff reductions at other posts such that there is zero net growth over the period covered by the ,long-,range ,overseas ,building ,plan required under section #bjf4 #bje4 ,consolidation of small diplomatic posts 7a7 ,new embassies and consulates ,prior to initiating the site selection process for any new embassy or consulate for a diplomatic post that has employed #aj or fewer ,united ,states ,government employees on average over the #c years prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct an analysis of alternatives1 including consolidating such post with other nearby diplomatic posts4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after conducting an analysis of alternatives pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the results of the analysis4 7c7 ,existing small diplomatic posts ,not later than #cje days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall complete a cost-benefit analysis for maintaining any consulate that has employed five or fewer ,united ,states ,government employees on average over the three years prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,each analysis shall include1 at minimum-- 7#a7 the full cost of maintaining the consulate2 7#b7 any policy value or value that other ,united ,states ,government tenants derive from having a presence at such location2 7#c7 the value of having a consular presence in such location1 including for the provision of ,united ,states citizen services2 7#d7 input from the consulate on any unique operational or policy value it provides2 and 7#e7 alternative locations for consular and ,united ,states citizen services4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall brief or report to ,congress on the results of the analyses required under this section4 #bjf4 ,long-range planning process 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,department shall annually develop-- 7,a7 a comprehensive #f-year plan documenting the ,department's overseas building program for the replacement of the least secure embassies and consulates around the world1 known as a ,long-,range ,overseas ,buildings ,plan 7,,lrobp72 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,,lromp74 7#b7 ,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 ,department 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 index4 #bjg4 ,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 ,standard ,operation ,procedure1 dated ,march #g1 #bjje1 on conducting risk assessment studies in the ,international ,project ,risk ,assessment 7,,ipra7 method 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 assessment studies described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reporting and briefing requirements ,the ,department 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 #bjh4 ,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 #bji4 ,comptroller ,general report on project management skills ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the ,department's development of construction engineers and program management practices1 including-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the ,department's efforts to-- 7,a7 recruit qualified construction engineers2 7,b7 improve the skills of its construction engineers1 especially in the area of project management2 and 7,c7 rate the performance of its construction engineers1 especially during their assignments as project directors of new embassy compounds or new consulate compounds2 7#b7 an evaluation of the ,department's implementation of the ,program ,management ,improvement ,accountability ,act of #bjaf2 and 7#c7 recommendations stemming from the evaluations conducted pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #baj4 ,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 ,,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 ,department 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 ,secretary shall present any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 or ,special ,advisor that is to be maintained by the ,department and that is not expressly authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations for the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,rule of construction regarding establishment of positions ,nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary from establishing or maintaining any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 or ,special ,advisor position so long as the appointee is established for a specified term and presented to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations for the advice and consent of the ,senate within #ij days of appointment4 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 or ,special ,advisor for a limited period not longer than #ahj days without seeking the advice and consent of the ,senate if the ,secretary notifies the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate 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 shall 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 ,beginning not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 no funds may be obligated or expended for-- 7,a7 any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 or ,special ,advisor position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states that is not being served by an individual who has 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 may be obligated or expended 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 7g7 ,confirmation for authorized positions ,no ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 or ,special ,advisor authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress shall be appointed absent the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7h7 ,elimination of special representative and policy coordinator for burma ,section #g of the ,tom ,lantos ,block ,burmese ,jade ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is hereby repealed4 #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 where 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 ,allowances 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 pay differentials for staffing overseas posts should reflect the various factors affecting the desirability of such posts1 including the preference of employees bidding and the dangers or overall hardships of serving in a particular location1 as perceived by the actual employees eligible to bid for positions in such locations2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary should periodically analyze fluctuations in such bidding patterns to ensure that pay differentials reflect-- 7,a7 the changing conditions in each post2 and 7,b7 the impact of staffing incentives through pay differentials offered during the previous year4 7b7 ,staffing incentive 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ei of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking sections #eibe and #eibh2 and 7,b7 by inserting after section #eibd the following new section3 #eibe4 ,staffing incentive 7a7 ,authorization ,a staffing incentive1 not to exceed #gj percent of the basic pay of the employee1 may be granted to an employee serving at an overseas post based on the recruitment and retention needs for filling positions at that post if such incentive-- 7#a7 compensates the employee for conditions of environment that are substantially and unfavorably different than conditions of environment in the continental ,united ,states2 7#b7 compensates the employee for exposure to conditions of civil insurrection1 civil war1 terrorism1 or wartime conditions that threaten physical harm or imminent danger to the health or well-being of the employee2 or 7#c7 motivates the employee to serve at a post that is in low demand despite compensation for hardship and danger conditions4 7b7 ,extended detail in a foreign area ,a staffing incentive may be granted to an employee who is officially stationed in the ,united ,states and is on extended detail in a foreign area for as long as the employee continues to serve on such extended detail4 7c7 ,notification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of-- 7#a7 the implementation of each staffing incentive authorized under this section that applies to employees of the ,department of ,state stationed at an overseas post2 and 7#b7 each instance in which implementation of a staffing incentive under this section for an overseas post results in an increase of #e percent or more or a decrease of #e percent or more from the staffing incentive offered for service at that post during the previous year4 7d7 ,hardship index2 danger level ,the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 annually publish a hardship index for each diplomatic post that is based on conditions of environment at that post that differ substantially from conditions of environment in the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 semiannually rate the danger level of each post based on the ,security ,environment ,threat ,list4 7e7 ,number of bids ,the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 track the number of bids made and how they are ranked for each open position at each overseas post within the ,department of ,state and collect both quantitative and qualitative survey data from eligible bidders on their bid decision-making2 7#b7 collect data from the other foreign service agencies subject to this section on the factors that incentivize their employees to serve at each overseas post2 7#c7 use the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to set appropriate staffing incentives at such overseas posts2 and 7#d7 make the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 available1 upon request1 to the appropriate congressional committees4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ei of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the items relating to sections #eibe and #eibh2 and 7,b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #eibd the following new item3 #eibe4 ,staffing incentive4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of each ,federal agency subject to the amendment made by subsection 7b7 shall submit a plan to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate that describes how the agency intends-- 7#a7 to comply with the policy set forth in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 to implement the staffing incentives set forth in section #eibe of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7b74 #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 shall 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 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 semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting for each child before to visit the other parent2 and 7,b7 by striking resides1 and inserting resides2 or2 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 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 following3 ,in cases where 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 at the member's post of assignment1 the member may take the leave ordered under this section where that member's family members reside44 ,,iv ,diversity #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 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,member of the foreign service ,the term member of the ,foreign ,service means an individual listed in section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijc74 7#e7 ,workforce ,the term workforce means all individuals serving in a position-- 7,a7 in the civil service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 as a member of the ,foreign ,service4 #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 aggregate 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 aggregate demographic data-- 7,a7 by segment of the workforce of the ,department and grade or rank2 7,b7 by foreign service code and civil service job code2 7,c7 relating to attrition and promotion rates2 7,d7 that addresses ,department compliance with validated inclusion metrics2 7,e7 that provides demographic comparisons to the relevant civilian labor force2 7,f7 on the diversity of selection boards2 7,g7 on the employment of minority and service-disabled veterans during the most recent #aj-year period1 including-- 7i7 the number hired through direct hires1 internships1 and fellowship programs2 7ii7 the number promoted to senior positions1 including positions at class #a of the ,foreign ,service ,schedule1 at level #ae of the ,general ,schedule1 in the ,senior ,executive ,service1 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,h7 on mentorship and retention programs2 7#b7 shall include an analysis of applicant flow data1 including the percentage1 actual numbers1 and level of positions for which data are collected1 and a discussion of any resulting policy changes or recommendations2 7#c7 shall include 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#d7 shall include any 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#e7 shall be organized in terms of real numbers and percentages at all levels2 and 7#f7 shall 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 resolve workplace conflicts1 confrontations1 and complaints in a prompt1 impartial1 constructive1 and timely manner2 7#g7 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 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 and 7,f7 recruiting mid-level and senior-level professionals through programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs2 and 7#h7 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 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the public1 which may be included in another annual report required under another provision of law1 that includes1 in a searchable database format-- 7#a7 demographic data and information on the status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the ,department2 7#b7 an analysis of applicant flow data2 and 7#c7 demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the ,department and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs4 #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 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 report required under 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 diversity groups 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 goal1 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 populations2 7#b7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban 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 ,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 who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with an interest in pursuing a ,foreign ,service career4 7b7 ,review of past programs ,the ,secretary shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions4 #djf4 ,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 ,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#b7 ,violation ,the term violation means any knowing1 willful1 or negligent action-- 7,a7 that could reasonably be expected to result in an unauthorized disclosure of classified information2 7,b7 to classify or continue the classification of information contrary to the requirements of an active ,executive order or its implementing directives2 or 7,c7 to create or continue a special access program contrary to the requirements of an active ,executive order4 #ejb4 ,information technology system security 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given the term in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,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 it 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 a plan to the relevant congressional committees 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 ,reforms ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop and implement 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 #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the relevant congressional committees that includes information on the security violations that occurred 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 that occurred during the current reporting period1 including the number of violations that occurred within each office or bureau of the ,department2 7#b7 the number of violations where there was an indication that classified information was compromised or potentially compromised2 7#c7 the number of violations committed by an employee with a history of one or more prior violations2 and 7#d7 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 violation or violations4 #eje4 ,classified information spillage 7a7 ,detection of classified information spillage ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan to the relevant congressional committees 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 a training program for appropriate officials of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security in the 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 classified information spillage as part of the ,department's program for safeguarding classified information4 7d7 ,accountability ,not later than #ij 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 ,governors1 in consultation with the ,inspector ,general for the ,intelligence ,community1 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 ,emergency refresher training on the handling of classified information 7a7 ,emergency 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 special emergency 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 grave responsibilities accompanying the privilege of 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 emergency 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 emergency refresher training required under subsection 7a71 for up to #cj days1 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#a7 the ,secretary shall submit a written notice of such delay1 including a justification for the delay1 to the relevant congressional committees4 ,,vi ,public diplomacy #fja4 ,american ,spaces review 7a7 ,report required ,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 ,information ,resource ,centers1 and ,science ,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 #fjb4 ,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 ,planning2 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 quarterly 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 #ahj days after the appointment of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall create guidance and training 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 ,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 ,act71 shall not apply to collections of information directed at foreign individuals conducted by1 or on behalf of1 the ,department for the purpose of audience research and impact evaluations1 in accordance with the requirements under this section 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 seq47 or the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea 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 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 ,,vii ,combating public corruption #gja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,corrupt actor ,the term corrupt actor means-- 7,a7 any foreign person or entity that is a government official or government entity responsible for1 or complicit in1 an act of public corruption2 and 7,b7 any company1 in which a person or entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 has a significant stake1 which is responsible for1 or complicit in1 an act of public corruption4 7#b7 ,foreign assistance ,the term foreign assistance means assistance made available under-- 7,a7 the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq472 or 7,b7 the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 7#c7 ,grand corruption ,the term grand corruption means public corruption committed at a high level of government that-- 7,a7 distorts policies or the central functioning of the country2 and 7,b7 enables leaders to benefit at the expense of the public good4 7#d7 ,petty corruption ,the term petty corruption means the unlawful exercise of entrusted public power for private gain by low- or mid-level public officials in their interactions with ordinary citizens1 including by bribery1 nepotism1 fraud1 or embezzlement4 7#e7 ,public corruption ,the term public corruption means the unlawful exercise of entrusted public power for private gain1 including by bribery1 nepotism1 fraud1 or embezzlement4 #gjb4 ,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 other countries promote good governance and combat public corruption1 particularly grand corruption2 7#b7 multiple departments and agencies across the ,united ,states ,government operate programs that promote good governance in foreign countries and enhance foreign countries' ability to combat public corruption2 7#c7 the ,department should promote coordination among programs described in paragraph 7#b7 to improve their 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 #gjc4 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees and publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 a report that-- 7#a7 groups foreign countries1 by quintile1 based on-- 7,a7 the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicator on ,control of ,corruption2 and 7,b7 the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicator on ,voice and ,accountability2 7#b7 adds context and commentary1 as appropriate1 to the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicator on ,control of ,corruption and the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicator on ,voice and ,accountability groupings under paragraph 7#a71 as appropriate1 based on the factors outlined in section #gjd2 7#c7 describes1 based on the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicators and the factors outlined in section #gjd1 the status of foreign governments' efforts to combat public corruption2 and 7#d7 describes the status of each foreign country's active membership in voluntary multi-sectoral global governance initiatives as evidence of the country's government-led efforts to combat public corruption4 #gjd4 ,additional factors for assessing government efforts to combat public corruption 7a7 ,factors for assessing government efforts ,to combat public corruption ,in assessing a government's efforts to combat public corruption1 the ,secretary should consider1 to the extent reliable information is available-- 7#a7 whether the country-- 7,a7 has enacted laws and established government structures1 policies1 and practices that prohibit public corruption1 including grand corruption and petty corruption2 and 7,b7 enforces such laws through a fair judicial process2 7#b7 whether the country prescribes appropriate punishment for grand corruption that is commensurate with the punishment prescribed for serious crimes2 7#c7 whether the country prescribes appropriate punishment for petty corruption that provides a sufficiently stringent deterrent and adequately reflects the nature of the offense2 7#d7 the extent to which the government of the country-- 7,a7 vigorously investigates and prosecutes acts of public corruption2 and 7,b7 convicts and sentences persons responsible for such acts that take place wholly or partly within such country1 including1 as appropriate1 requiring the incarceration of individuals convicted of such acts2 7#e7 the extent to which the government of the country 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 severe forms of public corruption2 7#f7 the extent to which the government of the country 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#g7 steps taken by the government of the country to prohibit government officials from participating in1 facilitating1 or condoning public corruption1 including the investigation1 prosecution1 and conviction of such officials2 7#h7 the extent to which the country 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#i7 the extent to which an independent judiciary or judicial body in the country is responsible for1 and effectively capable of1 deciding public corruption cases impartially1 on the basis of facts and in accordance with the law1 without any improper restrictions1 influences1 inducements1 pressures1 threats1 or interferences 7direct or indirect7 from any source or for any reason2 7#aj7 the extent to which the government of the country 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 7#aa7 the extent to which the government of the country 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 7#ab7 the extent to which the government of the country 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#ac7 such other information relating to public corruption as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #gje4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact 7a7 ,designated countries ,the ,secretary shall annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at the ,united ,states ,mission to each country that he or she determines is in need of such a point of contact4 7b7 ,points of contact duties ,each designated anti-corruption point of contact shall be responsible for coordinating a whole-of-government approach to combating public corruption in his or her posted country among relevant ,united ,states ,government departments or agencies with a presence in that country1 including1 as applicable1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and ,,usaid4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement appropriate training for designated anti-corruption points of contact4 7d7 ,internal reporting ,each anti-corruption point of contact shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary regarding anti-corruption activities within his or her posted country that-- 7#a7 evaluates the effectiveness of current programs that promote good governance and have an effect of combating public corruption2 and 7#b7 identifies areas in which the ,united ,states ,government's approach could be enhanced1 including specific programs that could be used to enhance the whole-of-government approach4 #gjf4 ,interagency working group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall have primary responsibility for managing a whole-of-government effort to improve coordination among ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies that have a role in promoting good governance in foreign countries and enhancing foreign countries' ability to combat public corruption4 7b7 ,task force 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and convene an initial meeting of an interagency task force1 which shall be composed of-- 7,a7 representatives appointed by the ,president from the departments and agency listed in section #gje7;b72 and 7,b7 representatives from any other ,united ,states ,government departments or agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,additional meetings ,the task force described in paragraph 7#a7 shall meet not less frequently than twice per year4 7c7 ,task force duties ,the task force established pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 assist the ,secretary in managing the whole-of-government effort described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 evaluate1 on a general basis1 the effectiveness of current programs that have an effect of combating public corruption2 7#c7 identify general areas in which the ,united ,states ,government's approach could be enhanced2 and 7#d7 identify specific programs for specific countries that could be used to enhance the whole-of-government approach4 #gjg4 ,transparency and accountability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after publishing the report required under section #gjc1 and prior to obligation by any ,united ,states agency of foreign assistance to the government of a country ranked in the lowest #b quintiles in the ,world ,bank ,worldwide ,governance ,indicator on ,control of ,corruption grouping described in section #gjc7a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,usaid1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a corruption risk assessment and create a corruption mitigation strategy for all ,united ,states foreign assistance programs to that country2 7#b7 require the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses for all foreign assistance contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements1 which allow for the termination of the contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement without penalty if credible indicators of public corruption are discovered2 7#c7 require the inclusion of appropriate clawback clauses for all foreign assistance that has been misappropriated through corruption2 7#d7 require 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 receiving funding from the ,united ,states ,government for foreign assistance programs2 and 7#e7 establish a mechanism for investigating allegations of misappropriated foreign assistance funds or equipment4 7b7 ,exceptions and waiver 7#a7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to humanitarian assistance1 disaster assistance1 or assistance to combat corruption4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement to delay foreign assistance under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is important to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 #gjh4 ,resources and reporting requirements 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that outlines the resources needed to meet the objectives of this title1 including-- 7,a7 personnel needs2 and 7,b7 a description of the bureaucratic structure of the offices within the ,department and ,,usaid that are engaged in anti-corruption activities4 7b7 ,annual briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of this title1 including-- 7,a7 the designation of anti-corruption points of contact for countries under section #gje7;a72 7,b7 the training implemented under section #gje7;c72 7,c7 the reports received from anti-corruption points of contact under section #gje7;d72 7,d7 the management of the whole-of-government effort to improve coordination under section #gjf7;a72 7,e7 the establishment of the task force under section #gjf7;b72 and 7,f7 the activities of the task force under section #gjf7;c74 7#b7 ,form of briefing ,the briefings under subsection 7b7 shall be conducted on an in-person basis to members or staff of the appropriate congressional committees4 ,portions of the briefings may be conducted in a classified setting1 as needed4 7c7 ,online platform ,the ,secretary and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall consolidate existing reports with anti-corruption components into one online1 public platform1 which shall-- 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 the ,human ,rights ,report2 7,b7 the ,fiscal ,transparency ,report2 7,c7 the ,investment ,climate ,statement reports2 7,d7 the ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report2 and 7,e7 any other relevant public reports2 7#b7 link to third-party indicators and compliance mechanisms used by the ,united ,states ,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 ,organisation 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 7d7 ,training ,the ,secretary and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall incorporate anti-corruption components into existing ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service training courses-- 7#a7 to increase the ability of ,department and ,,usaid personnel to support anti-corruption as a foreign policy and development priority2 and 7#b7 to strengthen their ability 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 ,recurring reports ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a list to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies all recurring reports that the ,department is statutorily required to complete1 including a statutory citation and brief description of each such report4 #hjb4 ,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 7a71 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 the 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 #hjc4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #cj 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