Search Results: keywords:"foreign service officers"

  • H. RES. 1108 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:284

    H. RES. 1108 expresses the House of Representatives' support for science diplomacy, which uses international scientific collaboration to tackle global challenges and build partnerships. The resolution highlights the importance of international scientific engagement in...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill talks about how people in charge want to work with other countries using science to solve big problems together, like making everyone safer and healthier. They want special smart helpers in the government to think about the future, give advice, and train more people to understand science.

  • S. 3999 — To require mandatory review of performance improvement plans during tenure and promotion appraisal process.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:164

    S. 3999 requires the mandatory review of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for Foreign Service officers during their tenure and promotion appraisals. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to ensure that all PIPs, issued to an officer in the past five years for...

    Simple Explanation

    In the Senate, there's a new rule that says when deciding if someone in the Foreign Service should get a promotion, they must check any old reports about how well that person has been doing their job if they haven't done great in the last five years. This helps make sure everyone is being judged fairly and clearly.