Sec. 3105. Role of Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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Section 1(c)(2) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: There shall be in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor who shall be responsible to the Secretary of State for matters pertaining to human rights and humanitarian affairs (including matters relating to prisoners of war and members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action) in the conduct of foreign policy and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate.
The Assistant Secretary shall carry out the Secretary’s responsibilities under section 3102 of the Global Partnerships Act of 2013. The Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall maintain continuous observation and review all matters pertaining to human rights and humanitarian affairs (including matters relating to prisoners of war and members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action) in the conduct of foreign policy, including the following:
Gathering detailed information regarding humanitarian affairs and the observance of and respect for internationally recognized human rights in each country to which the requirements of sections 3102 and 3103, respectively, of the Global Partnerships Act of 2013 are relevant. Preparing the country reports and action plans required under sections 3102 and 3103 of the Global Partnerships Act of 2013. Making recommendations to the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development regarding implementation of the human rights policies, principles, restrictions and authorities of the Global Partnerships Act of 2013.
Administering the Human Rights and Democracy Fund established under section 3104 of the Global Partnerships Act of 2013. Performing other responsibilities which serve to promote increased observance of internationally recognized human rights by all countries. The Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall be consulted in the determinations of which countries shall receive United States foreign assistance and the nature of the assistance to be provided to each country.
Any assignment of an individual to a political officer position at a United States mission abroad that has the primary responsibility for monitoring human rights developments in a foreign country shall be made upon the recommendation of the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in conjunction with the head of the Department of State’s regional bureau having primary responsibility for that country. .
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