Increased Transparency and Professionalism in US Diplomatic Appointments.
This law raises qualification and experience standards for ambassadors and senior State Department officials, requiring most to have prior foreign service experience. It mandates public disclosure of political contributions facilitated by nominees and requires presidential certification that financial contributions played no role in the nomination. The goal is to ensure competent staffing in key diplomatic roles, thereby better protecting US citizens and interests abroad.
Key points
At least 75% of Assistant Secretaries must have served in the Senior Foreign Service or Senior Executive Service.
Nominees for key diplomatic roles must publicly disclose their knowledge of the host country (language, culture, history) and any bundled political contributions.
The President must certify that political donations made by the nominee or their family did not influence the appointment decision.
Limits short-term, special diplomatic appointments overseas (often political) to a maximum of 90 days per year.
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