HOUSE 1199117th CongressOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

STEM Diplomacy Act

Last Action: 7/29/2021

Actions

2021-07-29Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2021-07-29Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2021-02-22Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2021-02-22Introduced in House
2021-02-22Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-22 (00)

Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act or the STEM Diplomacy Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.

Cosponsors (4)

BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Peter Meijer (R-MI)
Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Andy Kim (D-NJ)

Subjects

Department of State
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Science and engineering education

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