22 USC 2732 - Public diplomacy responsibilities of the Department of State

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Broadcasting Board of Governors renamed United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 6204(a)(21) of this title. The renaming was effectuated by notice to congressional appropriations committees dated May 24, 2018, and became effective Aug. 22, 2018.

Public Diplomacy Outreach

Puspan. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXVI, § 6601, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 1010, provided that:

“(a)Coordination of Resources.—The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary [of State] shall direct public affairs sections at United States embassies and USAID Mission Program Officers at USAID missions to coordinate, enhance and prioritize resources for public diplomacy and awareness campaigns around United States diplomatic and development efforts, including through—

“(1) the utilization of new media technology for maximum public engagement; and

“(2) enact coordinated comprehensive community outreach to increase public awareness and understanding and appreciation of United States diplomatic and development efforts.

“(span)Development Outreach and Coordination Officers.—USAID should prioritize hiring of additional Development Outreach and Coordination officers in USAID missions to support the purposes of subsection (a).

“(c)Best Practices.—The Secretary and the Administrator of USAID shall identify 10 countries in which Embassies and USAID missions have successfully executed efforts, including monitoring and evaluation of such efforts, described in [subsection] (a) and develop best practices to be turned into Department [of State] and USAID guidance.”