22 USC § 2736d - Payne fellowship authorization

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title: "22 USC § 2736d - Payne fellowship authorization"
title_number: 22
title_name: "FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE"
section_number: "2736d"
section_name: "Payne fellowship authorization"
chapter_number: 38
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF STATE"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-03-26"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5407, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2374.)"
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# § 2736d. Payne fellowship authorization

**(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.

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

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Definition

For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see , set out as a note under .