HB8212: Tech Diplomacy Training Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require Foreign Service officers to complete certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics training, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would require Foreign Service officers—diplomats who work for the U.S. State Department in countries around the world—to complete training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, often called STEM. The goal is to help diplomats better understand and engage with technology issues when representing the United States abroad. The bill was introduced by four members of Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB8212: Tech Diplomacy Training Act
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Sponsors
James Baird
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Bill Huizenga
Jefferson Shreve
Eugene Vindman