Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

22 U.S.C. § 2665c

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

(a)

Authorization

There shall be in the Department a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.

(b)

Purpose

The program required by subsection (a) shall continue to provide financial assistance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to graduate students who commit to pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the United States.

(c)

Administration

The program required by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Department, consistent with existing law and regulations.

Pub. L. 119–60, div. E, title I, § 5134139 Stat. 1568 (, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definitions

section 5002 of Pub. L. 119–60section 2651 of this titleFor definition of “Department” as used in this section, see , set out as a note under .