American FATE Act

The American FATE Act aims to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within U.S. international affairs agencies. It requires agencies to establish diversity offices with Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers, collect demographic data on their workforce, and develop strategic plans to address barriers to inclusion. The bill creates new programs like the Patricia Roberts Harris and Valerie Dickson-Horton Mid-Career Mentoring Program and establishes offices such as the Office of Race and Ethnic Relations and Affairs. It mandates training on cultural competence, requires annual reporting on diversity progress, and includes provisions to support minority-owned businesses in government contracting. The bill affects all international affairs agencies (including State Department and USAID) and their workforce, including both U.S. employees and locally employed staff.