African Diaspora Council Act

HR 784 establishes the Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the State Department. The council, composed of up to 12 diverse members from African American and African immigrant communities (appointed without political consideration), will advise the President on strengthening U.S. government connections with the African diaspora. Key functions include recommending strategies for equity and opportunity, supporting UN initiatives, promoting cultural ties through programs like the Young African Leaders Initiative, and advancing trade and educational exchanges with Africa. The council will meet quarterly and brief relevant congressional committees, operating with existing State Department funding.