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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · S. 2204 (Introduced in Senate) — To increase transparency, fairness, and protections for diplomatic personnel affected by reductions in force, and for... · Sec. 5

Sec. 5. Foreign Affairs Manual changes

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Section 5318 of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 ( 22 U.S.C. 2658a ) is amended— in subsection (c)(1), by striking 5 years and inserting 8 years ; and adding at the end the following: Before effectuating any changes in the Foreign Affairs Manual, the Secretary of State shall— provide notice to, and consult with, the appropriate congressional committees in writing, not later than 30 days before such changes are scheduled to take effect; and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the proposed changes. .
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