Tech Diplomacy Training Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Apr 9, 2026
What it does
The Tech Diplomacy Training Act would require Foreign Service officers to complete science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training as part of their professional development. This training, to be established by the Secretary of State through the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, would cover topics such as artificial intelligence, next-generation communications, regional technological advancements, and how adversaries use technology to undermine U.S. diplomacy. All new Foreign Service officers would complete the training in the A–100 course, while existing officers would need to finish either the full training within 18 months or a condensed version…
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