Sec. 102. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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(2)of section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a ) is amended— in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new sentence: All special envoys, ambassadors, and coordinators located within the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall report directly to the Assistant Secretary. ; in subparagraph (B)(ii)— by striking section and inserting sections 116 and ; and by inserting before the period at the end the following: (commonly referred to as the annual ; and Country Reports on Human Rights Practices ) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: In addition to the duties, functions, and responsibilities specified in this paragraph, the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is authorized to— promote democracy and actively support human rights throughout the world; promote the rule of law and good governance throughout the world; strengthen, empower, and protect civil society representatives, programs, and organizations, and facilitate their ability to engage in dialogue with governments and other civil society entities; work with regional bureaus to ensure adequate personnel at diplomatic posts are assigned responsibilities relating to advancing democracy, human rights, labor rights, women’s equal participation in society, and the rule of law, with particular attention paid to adequate oversight and engagement on such issues by senior officials at such posts; review and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the Secretary of State regarding the proposed transfer of— defense articles and defense services authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.); and military items listed on the 600 series of the Commerce Control List contained in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of subtitle B of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; coordinate programs and activities that protect and advance the exercise of human rights and internet freedom in cyberspace; and implement other relevant policies and provisions of law. The Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall take whatever actions may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. United States missions, to the extent practicable, should assist in exercising oversight authority and coordinate with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to ensure that funds are appropriately used and comply with anti-corruption practices. .
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