Section 5318(c) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 (22 U.S.C. 2658a(c)) is amended by inserting at the end of the following:
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(d) Notice; consultation; briefing.
Before effectuating any significant changes in the Foreign Affairs Manual, the Secretary of State shall—
(1)
provide notice to, and consult with, the appropriate congressional committees in writing, not later than 30 days before such changes are scheduled to take effect; and
(2)
provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the proposed changes.