IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PREVENTION OF, AND THE RESPONSE TO, HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND RELATED RETALIATION.

SEC. 9202. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PREVENTION OF, AND THE RESPONSE TO, HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND RELATED RETALIATION. (a) Policies.—The Secretary should develop and strengthen policies regarding harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related retaliation, including policies for— (1) addressing, reporting, and providing transitioning support; (2) advocacy, service referrals, and travel accommodations; and (3) disciplining personnel that violate Department policies regarding harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, or related retaliation. (b) Disciplinary Action.— (1) Separation for cause.—Section 610(a)(1) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4010(a)(1)), is amended— (A) by striking “decide to”; and (B) by inserting “, including upon receiving notification from the Bureau of Diplomatic Security that such member has engaged in criminal misconduct, such as murder, rape, or other sexual assault” before the period at the end. (2) [22 U.S.C. 4010 note] Update to manual.—The Director of Global Talent Management shall— (A) update the “Grounds for Disciplinary Action” and “List of Disciplinary Offenses and Penalties” sections of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the amendments made under paragraph (1); and (B) communicate such updates to Department staff through publication in Department Notices. (c) [22 U.S.C. 4821 note] Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates.—The Secretary shall ensure that the Diplomatic Security Service’s Victims’ Resource Advocacy Program— (1) is appropriately staffed by advocates who are physically present at— (A) the headquarters of the Department; and (B) major domestic and international facilities and embassies, as determined by the Secretary; (2) considers the logistics that are necessary to allow for the expedient travel of victims from Department facilities that do not have advocates; and (3) uses funds available to the Department to provide emergency food, shelter, clothing, and transportation for victims involved in matters being investigated by the Diplomatic Security Service.