House Bill 5542
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Accountability in Assignment Restrictions and Reviews Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 18, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5542
Congress
118
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Accountability in Assignment Restrictions and Reviews Act of 2023
This bill establishes various requirements related to Department of State personnel assignments and denials. For example, the State Department must (1) provide status updates to its personnel with pending assignment decisions, (2) establish reasonable time lines to complete adjudications of ongoing assignment reviews, and (3) establish a security appeal panel for those denied an assignment due to an assignment restriction.
September 18, 2023
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09/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/18/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 25, 2024 7:37:42 PM