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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · S. 1071 (EAH) — 119 S1071 EAH: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Sec. 5204

Sec. 5204. Options for comprehensive evaluations

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The Secretary shall assess options for integrating 360-degree reviews in personnel files for promotion panel consideration. The assessment required by subsection
(a)shall include— one or more options to integrate 360-degree reviews, references, or evaluations by superiors, peers, and subordinates, including consideration of automated reference requests; and other modifications or systems the Secretary considers relevant. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the assessment required by subsection
(a)that shall describe, with respect to each evaluation system included— any legal constraints or considerations; the timeline required for implementation; any starting and recurring costs in comparison to current processes; the likely or potential implications for promotion decisions and trends; and the impact on meeting the personnel needs of the Foreign Service.
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