Sec. 211. Enhanced vetting for senior diplomatic posts
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a consistent and enhanced vetting process to ensure that individuals with substantiated claims of discrimination, harassment, or bullying are not considered for promotions to senior positions. Following the conclusion of any investigation into an allegation of discrimination, harassment, or bullying, the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Global Talent Management, and other offices with responsibilities related to the investigation shall jointly or individually submit a written summary of any findings of any substantiated allegations, along with a summary of findings to the Committee responsible for promotions (the D Committee ) prior to such Committee rendering a recommendation for promotion.
The Secretary shall develop a process for candidates to respond to any allegations that are substantiated and presented to the D Committee. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary shall submit to the Department workforce and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the number of candidates confirmed for senior diplomatic posts against whom there were found to have been substantiated allegations.