Spokesperson

(a) Establishment There is authorized to be a Spokesperson of the Department of State who shall be responsible— (1) to the Secretary for matters pertaining to domestic communications; and (2) for such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the Spokesperson shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to domestic communications in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate— (1) directing all Department communication intended for domestic consumption; (2) communicating to the domestic press as the official domestic audience spokesperson of the Department; (3) advising the Secretary on all aspects of the Department’s conduct of domestic press relations; and (4) supporting the Secretary in preparation for and during domestic public media engagements. (c) Office of the Spokesperson (1) Establishment The Secretary shall establish an Office of the Spokesperson which shall perform such functions related to domestic communications as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) Head The Spokesperson of the Department of State shall be the head of the Office of the Spokesperson.