A bill to authorize the establishment of a Negotiations Support Unit in the Department of State, and for other purposes.
This bill creates a permanent "Negotiations Support Unit" within the U.S. Department of State to provide specialized expertise for diplomacy. It directly affects State Department officials, diplomats, and peace process advisors by establishing a dedicated hub for negotiation strategy, training, and knowledge management. Key provisions include advising senior leadership on complex negotiations, supporting U.S. policy development for peace processes, and offering tailored training for diplomats on negotiation skills. The unit is authorized to use $5 million for its establishment, focusing on improving U.S. diplomatic capacity in conflict resolution.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 12, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Jun 12, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 12, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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