Code · BILL · 116th Congress · H.R. 8809 (Introduced in House) — To review the termination characterization of former employees of the Department of State who were fired by reason of... · Sec. 7

Sec. 7. Guidance on issuing visas

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To demonstrate the Department of State’s commitment to ensuring fairness for current Department employees, not later than 100 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on countries not issuing spousal visas to the spouses of all Foreign Service personnel posted overseas due to their sexual orientation. Such report shall include any comments or recommendations for actions, including eliminating visa reciprocity with countries determined to be instituting such practices, that will lead to ensuring that all spouses of Foreign Service personnel receive spousal visas for the country to which their spouse is assigned, regardless of sexual orientation.