Sec. 109. Streamlining discrimination and harassment reporting
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It is the sense of Congress that— efficient and transparent complaint processes contribute to safe and professional workplaces and are critical to retaining talented and productive workforces; processes to report allegations of discrimination, bullying, and harassment should be clearly explained and easily accessible to agency workforces; and a single point of initial reporting streamlines the complaint process and ensures complaints will be addressed in a consistent and timely manner.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each international affairs agency, in consultation with the CDIO, the Office of Civil Rights, and other relevant officials, as appropriate, shall establish a single point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination, bullying, and harassment that provides— an initial review of the allegations; and the ability to file multiple claims based upon a single complaint, if necessary. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for the following 5 years, the head of each international affairs agency shall submit a report that identifies the staffing, budget, and any other necessary resources to increase efficiency in addressing allegations of discrimination, bullying, and harassment within such agency.