H.R. 8912 · 116th Congress
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joaquin Castro
- Introduced
- 2020-12-09
- Latest action
- 2020-12-09 · Introduced in House
Summary
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
This bill establishes the role of Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of State, modifies promotion, training, and mentorship at the State Department, and authorizes the submission of gap memos prior to a performance evaluation. A gap memo is a written record indicating and explaining an employment gap that is due to personal circumstances.