Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60

§8243 Personnel Policies at the Department of State

Title 22 › Chapter 89— ADVANCING DEMOCRATIC VALUES › Subchapter IV— TRAINING IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS; INCENTIVES › § 8243

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must increase incentives for Foreign Service members and other State Department employees who take jobs to promote democracy and protect human rights. That includes giving performance pay under section 3965 for outstanding work, counting the assignment when considering promotions into the Senior Foreign Service, and awarding Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 for distinguished or meritorious service.

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Title 22, §8243

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In addition to the awards and other incentives already implemented, the Secretary should increase incentives for members of the Foreign Service and other employees of the Department who take assignments relating to the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights, including the following:

(1)Providing performance pay under section 3965 of this title to such members and employees who carry out their assignment in an outstanding manner.

(2)Considering such an assignment as a basis for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.

(3)Providing Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 of this title to such members and employees who provide distinguished or meritorious service in the promotion of democracy or the protection of human rights.

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22 U.S.C. § 8243

Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60