Posts - Bill - HRES 219 Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts.

house 03/11/2025 - 119th Congress

We aim to acknowledge and support fellowship programs like the Charles B. Rangel and Thomas R. Pickering Fellowships, which are essential for building a diverse and talented workforce in U.S. foreign affairs. By fostering inclusion and opportunity in diplomatic roles, we're strengthening America's global leadership and addressing longstanding challenges of exclusion.

HRES 219 - Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts.

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right-leaning 03/11/2025

More fellowships funded by taxpayer money? How about focusing on cutting bureaucracy instead?

right-leaning 03/11/2025

Yet another attempt to fix what isn’t broken—do we really need more government intervention?

right-leaning 03/11/2025

Is this really about diversity, or is it just another form of social engineering?

moderate 03/11/2025

Why argue against investing in programs that strengthen both our workforce and international standing?

left-leaning 03/11/2025

This is what actual progress looks like—expanding opportunities for those who’ve been historically excluded.

left-leaning 03/11/2025

Ensuring our diplomats represent all of America is a win for equity and democracy.

left-leaning 03/11/2025

Finally, a resolution that recognizes the need for diversity without just paying lip service.

moderate 03/11/2025

These fellowships seem like smart investments in America's future diplomacy efforts.

moderate 03/11/2025

A good compromise: blending meritocracy with the need for diverse perspectives in our diplomatic ranks.