; and (3) increase efforts to vigorously enforce compliance with sanctions in place as of the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to the Russian Federation in response to the crises in Ukraine and Syria, cyber intrusions and attacks, and human rights violators in the Russian Federation. 612. Office of Sanctions Coordination of the Department of State (a) In general Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a ), as amended by section 211, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Office of Sanctions Coordination (1) In general There is established, within the Department of State, an Office of Sanctions Coordination (referred to in this subsection as the Office ). (2) Head The head of the Office shall— (A) have the rank and status of ambassador; (B) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and (C) report to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs. (3) Duties The head of the Office shall— (A) serve as the principal advisor to the senior management of the Department and the Secretary regarding the role of the Department in the development and implementation of sanctions policy, including sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, Iran, North Korea, and other countries; (B) represent the United States in diplomatic and multilateral fora on sanctions matters; (C) consult and closely coordinate with the European Union to ensure the maximum effectiveness of sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union with respect to the Russian Federation; (D) advise the Secretary directly and provide input with respect to all activities, policies, and programs of all bureaus and offices of the Department relating to the implementation of sanctions policy