H.R. 8536 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act
H.R. 8536 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 27, 2022, sponsored by Peter Meijer with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State and its personnel can modernize to advance U.S. interests.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter Meijer (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Jul 27, 2022)
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