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H.R. 1199

Reported by Committee

STEM Diplomacy Act

Introduced 2/22/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

7/29/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/22/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Department of StateEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementScience and engineering education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Democrat • PA-6

Sponsored 2/22/2021

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]

D-CA-30

Joined 7/27/2021

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Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]

R-MI-3

Joined 7/27/2021

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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]

D-CA-33

Joined 7/28/2021

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Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

D-NJ-3

Joined 8/3/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 22, 2021

Committee Review

July 29, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/22/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors4