Tech Diplomacy Training Act
Foreign Service: STEM and Tech Training Requirements
The Tech Diplomacy Training Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While tech training is a popular topic, most individual bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote without being part of a larger package.
Key Points
- This bill requires all U.S. diplomats to complete training in science, technology, engineering, and math. The training will focus on modern topics like artificial intelligence and new ways of communicating across borders.
- New diplomats will receive this training as part of their initial orientation. Current employees will have up to 18 months to finish the full program or about nine months to complete a shorter version.
- The goal is to help American representatives understand how technology changes the way countries interact. It also teaches them how to spot and respond to tech threats from foreign adversaries.
- The State Department will be responsible for creating these classes. They must include information on how different regions of the world are advancing in technology and how the U.S. can use those tools to its advantage.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tech Diplomacy Training Act
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