Rep. Bass Introduces Legislation To Increase Diversity Within State Department By Sentinel News Service Published February 25, 2021 Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human rights, re-introduced the Represent America Abroad Act of 2021 to ensure that the U.S. Foreign Service reflects the rich composition of the American citizenry. The legislation establishes a program to identify, attract and welcome diverse mid-career professionals into the Foreign Service. During the 116th Congress, the Represent America Abr...