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Changes to Diplomat Evaluations and Promotions: Ending DEI Criteria

This bill alters how U.S. Foreign Service officers are evaluated and promoted. Its main goal is to remove diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) criteria from evaluation and promotion processes. Instead, evaluations will focus solely on merit-based principles and will also consider past performance improvement plans.
Key points
Diplomat evaluations will no longer consider their advocacy for or adherence to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) principles.
Foreign Service promotion processes will be based solely on merit system principles, without reference to DEI.
All past Performance Improvement Plans for diplomats will be mandatorily reviewed during promotion appraisals.
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Additional Information
Stop WOKE at State Act
Print number: HR 4255
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Changes to Diplomat Evaluations and Promotions: Ending DEI Criteria

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4255.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Diplomat evaluations will no longer consider their advocacy for or adherence to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) principles.
  • Foreign Service promotion processes will be based solely on merit system principles, without reference to DEI.
  • All past Performance Improvement Plans for diplomats will be mandatorily reviewed during promotion appraisals.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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