REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES.

SEC. 711. REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on United States economic and commercial diplomacy. (b) Matters To Be Included.—The report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following: (1) What is known about the effectiveness of United States economic and commercial diplomacy in influencing foreign governments and supporting United States businesses abroad. (2) Coordination between the Department of State and the Department of Commerce with respect to United States economic and commercial diplomacy. (3) The effectiveness of training provided pursuant to subsection (d) of section 708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as added by section 705 of this title) on matters relating to economic and commercial diplomacy. (4) The status and effectiveness of actions taken by the Secretary of State under section 710 of this title regarding commercial relations with foreign countries and regions and safeguarding United States economic and business interests abroad. (5) The status of the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce and its effectiveness in advancing the economic and business interests of the United States abroad. (6) The status of the Foreign Service economics officers and their effectiveness in advancing the economic and business interests of the United States abroad. (7) Recommendations to improve United States economic and commercial diplomacy.