22 U.S.C. § 2736b — Leadership engagement and account-

Page 1179 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 2736c (Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5403, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2372.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EXPANSION OF DIPLOMATS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6213, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 978, provided that: ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this division [Dec. 22, 2023]— ‘‘(1) the Secretary [of State] is authorized to in- crease the number of diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program from 17 to at least 20; and ‘‘(2) the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development is authorized to in- crease the number of development diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program from 1 to at least 3. ‘‘(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this division, and every year for three years thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional committees [Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives] wheth- er additional Diplomats in Residence have been estab- lished, and, if so, what regions or colleges or univer- sities such diplomats are assigned to, with an expla- nation as to why those regions or schools were chosen as most in need of additional Department [of State] re- cruiting personnel.’’ DEFINITIONS For definitions of ‘‘Secretary’’ and ‘‘Department’’ as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title. For definitions of ‘‘diversity’’ and ‘‘workforce’’ as used in this section, see section 5401 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 2736 of this title. § 2736b. Leadership engagement and account- ability (a) Reward and recognize efforts to promote di- versity and inclusion (1) In general The Secretary shall implement performance and advancement requirements that reward and recognize the efforts of individuals in sen- ior positions and supervisors in the Depart- ment in fostering an inclusive environment and cultivating talent consistent with merit system principles, such as through participa- tion in mentoring programs or sponsorship initiatives, recruitment events, and other similar opportunities. (2) Outreach events The Secretary shall create opportunities for individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the Department to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diver- sity and inclusion with the workforce on a reg- ular basis, including with employee resource groups. (b) External advisory committees and boards For each external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the Department appoint members, the Secretary is strongly encouraged by Congress to ensure such external advisory committee or board is developed, reviewed, and carried out by qualified teams that represent the diversity of the organi- zation. (Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5404, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2373.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS For definitions of ‘‘Secretary’’ and ‘‘Department’’ as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title. For definitions of ‘‘diversity’’ and ‘‘workforce’’ as used in this section, see section 5401 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 2736 of this title. § 2736c. Professional development opportunities and tools (a) Expand provision of professional develop- ment and career advancement opportunities (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to expand pro- fessional development opportunities that sup- port the mission needs of the Department, such as— (A) academic programs; (B) private-public exchanges; and (C) detail assignments to relevant posi- tions in— (i) private or international organiza- tions; (ii) State, local, and Tribal governments; (iii) other branches of the Federal Gov- ernment; or (iv) professional schools of international affairs. (2) Training for senior positions (A) In general The Secretary shall offer, or sponsor mem- bers of the workforce to participate in, a Senior Executive Service candidate develop- ment program or other program that trains members on the skills required for appoint- ment to senior positions in the Department. (B) Requirements In determining which members of the workforce are granted professional develop- ment or career advancement opportunities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— (i) ensure any program offered or spon- sored by the Department under such sub- paragraph comports with the requirements of subpart C of part 412 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto, including merit staffing and as- sessment requirements; (ii) consider the number of expected va- cancies in senior positions as a factor in determining the number of candidates to select for such programs; (iii) understand how participation in any program offered or sponsored by the De- partment under such subparagraph differs by gender, race, national origin, disability status, or other demographic categories; and (iv) actively encourage participation from a range of demographic categories, especially from categories with consist- ently low participation. (Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5405, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2373.)