---
title: "Department of State Authorization Act of 2022"
identifier: "117-S-4653"
congress: 117
bill_number: 4653
bill_type: "S"
version_code: "rs"
version_type: "Reported in Senate"
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# TITLE I — Organization and Operations of the Department of State

## SEC. 101 Modernizing the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance and the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.

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## SEC. 102 Notification to Congress for United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad.

[Read Section 102 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-102.md)

## SEC. 103 Family Engagement Coordinator.

[Read Section 103 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-103.md)

## SEC. 104 Rewards for Justice.

[Read Section 104 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-104.md)

## SEC. 105 Ensuring geographic diversity and accessibility of passport agencies.

[Read Section 105 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-105.md)

## SEC. 106 Cultural Antiquities Task Force.

[Read Section 106 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-106.md)

## SEC. 107 Briefing on "China House".

[Read Section 107 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-107.md)

## SEC. 108 Office of Sanctions Coordination.

[Read Section 108 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TI-108.md)

# TITLE II — Personnel issues

## SEC. 201 Department of State paid Student Internship Program.

[Read Section 201 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-201.md)

## SEC. 202 Improvements to the prevention of, and the response to, harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related retaliation.

[Read Section 202 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-202.md)

## SEC. 203 Increasing the maximum amount authorized for science and technology fellowship grants and cooperative agreements.

[Read Section 203 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-203.md)

## SEC. 204 Additional personnel to address backlogs in hiring and investigations.

[Read Section 204 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-204.md)

## SEC. 205 Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State.

[Read Section 205 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-205.md)

## SEC. 206 Foreign affairs training.

[Read Section 206 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-206.md)

## SEC. 207 Security clearance approval process.

[Read Section 207 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-207.md)

## SEC. 208 Addendum for study on foreign service allowances.

[Read Section 208 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-208.md)

## SEC. 209 Curtailments, removals from post, and waivers of privileges and immunities.

[Read Section 209 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-209.md)

## SEC. 210 Report on worldwide availability.

[Read Section 210 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-210.md)

## SEC. 211 Professional development.

[Read Section 211 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-211.md)

## SEC. 212 Management assessments at diplomatic and consular posts.

[Read Section 212 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-212.md)

## SEC. 213 Independent review of promotion policies.

[Read Section 213 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-213.md)

## SEC. 214 Third party verification of permanent change of station (PCS) orders.

[Read Section 214 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-214.md)

## SEC. 215 Post-employment restrictions on Senate-confirmed officials at the Department of State.

[Read Section 215 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-215.md)

## SEC. 216 Expansion of authorities regarding special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments.

[Read Section 216 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TII-216.md)

# TITLE III — Embassy security and construction

## SEC. 301 Amendments to Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999.

[Read Section 301 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIII-301.md)

## SEC. 302 Diplomatic support and security.

[Read Section 302 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIII-302.md)

## SEC. 303 Establishment of United States embassies in Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tonga.

[Read Section 303 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIII-303.md)

# TITLE IV — A diverse workforce: recruitment, retention, and promotion

## SEC. 401 Report on barriers to applying for employment with the Department of State.

[Read Section 401 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIV-401.md)

## SEC. 402 Collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce data.

[Read Section 402 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIV-402.md)

## SEC. 403 Centers of Excellence in Foreign Affairs and Assistance.

[Read Section 403 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIV-403.md)

## SEC. 404 Institute for Transatlantic Engagement.

[Read Section 404 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIV-404.md)

## SEC. 405 Rule of construction.

[Read Section 405 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIV-405.md)

# TITLE V — Information security and cyber diplomacy

## SEC. 501 United States international cyberspace policy.

[Read Section 501 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-501.md)

## SEC. 502 Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.

[Read Section 502 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-502.md)

## SEC. 503 International cyberspace and digital policy strategy.

[Read Section 503 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-503.md)

## SEC. 504 Government Accountability Office report on cyber diplomacy.

[Read Section 504 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-504.md)

## SEC. 505 Report on diplomatic programs to detect and respond to cyber threats against allies and partners.

[Read Section 505 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-505.md)

## SEC. 506 Cybersecurity recruitment and retention.

[Read Section 506 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-506.md)

## SEC. 507 Short course on emerging technologies for senior officials.

[Read Section 507 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-507.md)

## SEC. 508 Establishment and expansion of Regional Technology Officer Program.

[Read Section 508 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-508.md)

## SEC. 509 Vulnerability disclosure policy and bug bounty program report.

[Read Section 509 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TV-509.md)

# TITLE VI — Public diplomacy

## SEC. 601 United States participation in international fairs and expositions.

[Read Section 601 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVI-601.md)

## SEC. 602 Press freedom curriculum.

[Read Section 602 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVI-602.md)

## SEC. 603 Global Engagement Center.

[Read Section 603 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVI-603.md)

## SEC. 604 Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.

[Read Section 604 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVI-604.md)

# TITLE VII — Other matters

## SEC. 701 Supporting the employment of United States citizens by international organizations.

[Read Section 701 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-701.md)

## SEC. 702 Increasing housing availability for certain employees assigned to the United States Mission to the United Nations.

[Read Section 702 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-702.md)

## SEC. 703 Limitation on United States contributions to peacekeeping operations not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

[Read Section 703 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-703.md)

## SEC. 704 Boards of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the Open Technology Fund.

[Read Section 704 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-704.md)

## SEC. 705 Broadcasting entities no longer required to consolidate into a single private, nonprofit corporation.

[Read Section 705 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-705.md)

## SEC. 706 International broadcasting activities.

[Read Section 706 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-706.md)

## SEC. 707 Global internet freedom.

[Read Section 707 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-707.md)

## SEC. 708 Arms Export Control Act alignment with the Export Control Reform Act.

[Read Section 708 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-708.md)

## SEC. 709 Increasing the maximum annual lease payment available without approval by the Secretary.

[Read Section 709 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-709.md)

## SEC. 710 Report on United States access to critical mineral resources abroad.

[Read Section 710 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-710.md)

## SEC. 711 Ensuring the integrity of communications cooperation.

[Read Section 711 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-711.md)

## SEC. 712 Congressional oversight, quarterly review, and authority relating to concurrence provided by chiefs of mission for the provision of support relating to certain United States Government operations.

[Read Section 712 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-712.md)

## SEC. 713 Provision of parking services and retention of parking fees.

[Read Section 713 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-713.md)

## SEC. 714 Diplomatic reception areas.

[Read Section 714 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-714.md)

## SEC. 715 Consular and border security programs visa services cost recovery proposal.

[Read Section 715 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-715.md)

## SEC. 716 Return of supporting documents for passport applications through United States Postal Service certified mail.

[Read Section 716 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-716.md)

## SEC. 717 Report on distribution of personnel and resources related to ordered departures and post closures.

[Read Section 717 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-717.md)

## SEC. 718 Elimination of obsolete reports.

[Read Section 718 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-718.md)

## SEC. 719 Locality pay for Federal employees working overseas under Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas agreements.

[Read Section 719 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-719.md)

## SEC. 720 Department of State diplomacy in response to the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Israel.

[Read Section 720 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-720.md)

## SEC. 721 Prohibition on entry of officials of foreign governments involved in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights.

[Read Section 721 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-721.md)

## SEC. 722 Modifications to sanctions with respect to human rights violations.

[Read Section 722 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-722.md)

## SEC. 723 Report of shooting of Palestinian-American journalist in Jenin.

[Read Section 723 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-723.md)

## SEC. 724 Report on countering the activities of malign actors.

[Read Section 724 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-724.md)

## SEC. 725 Limitation on withdrawal from North Atlantic Treaty.

[Read Section 725 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVII-725.md)

# TITLE VIII — Extension of authorities

## SEC. 801 Consulting services.

[Read Section 801 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVIII-801.md)

## SEC. 802 Diplomatic facilities.

[Read Section 802 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVIII-802.md)

## SEC. 803 Extension of existing authorities.

[Read Section 803 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVIII-803.md)

## SEC. 804 War reserves stockpile and military training report.

[Read Section 804 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TVIII-804.md)

# TITLE IX — Combating global corruption

## SEC. 901 Short title.

[Read Section 901 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-901.md)

## SEC. 902 Definitions.

[Read Section 902 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-902.md)

## SEC. 903 Publication of tiered ranking list.

[Read Section 903 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-903.md)

## SEC. 904 Minimum standards for the elimination of corruption and assessment of efforts to combat corruption.

[Read Section 904 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-904.md)

## SEC. 905 Imposition of sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

[Read Section 905 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-905.md)

## SEC. 906 Designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact.

[Read Section 906 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TIX-906.md)

# TITLE X — Global Respect Act

## SEC. 1001 Short title.

[Read Section 1001 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1001.md)

## SEC. 1002 Findings.

[Read Section 1002 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1002.md)

## SEC. 1003 Definitions.

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## SEC. 1004 Identification of foreign persons responsible for violations of human rights of LGBTI individuals.

[Read Section 1004 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1004.md)

## SEC. 1005 Inadmissibility of individuals responsible for violations of human rights of LGBTI individuals.

[Read Section 1005 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1005.md)

## SEC. 1006 Sense of Congress with respect to additional sanctions.

[Read Section 1006 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1006.md)

## SEC. 1007 Report to Congress.

[Read Section 1007 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1007.md)

## SEC. 1008 Discrimination related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

[Read Section 1008 →](/congresses/117/bills/s/4653/sections/TX-1008.md)