HR 4255 United States House · 118th Congress

Stop WOKE at State Act

This bill prohibits U.S. Foreign Service officers from being evaluated on their advocacy for or commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) during tenure and promotion decisions. It requires replacing all DEI-related references in official Foreign Service guidelines with "merit system principles" (fair, job-based evaluations under federal law). The bill also mandates reviewing past Performance Improvement Plans during promotions and restricts selection boards from considering DEI when ranking candidates. It directly affects all Foreign Service officers advancing in their careers within the State Department.
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Introduced Jun 21, 2023 Last action Jun 21, 2023
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Brian J. Mast
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