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# 22 U.S.C. § 2736d - Payne fellowship authorization

## Text

(a) In general Undergraduate and graduate components of the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program may conduct outreach to attract outstanding students with an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

(b) Review of past programs The Secretary shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions.

(Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5407, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2374.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definition For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title.