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Code · BILL · 117th Congress · H.R. 1157 (Reported in House) — To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes. · Sec. 1409

Sec. 1409. Payne fellowship authorization

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Undergraduate and graduate components of the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program may conduct outreach to attract outstanding students with an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Secretary of State shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions.
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