; and (2) in paragraph (2) of section 502(a) ( 22 U.S.C. 3982(a) ), by inserting , or domestically, in a position working on issues relating to a particular country or geographic area, after geographic area . 122. Cyber diplomacy (a) United States international cyberspace policy Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to work internationally with allies and other partners to promote an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure internet governed by the multi-stakeholder model which promotes human rights, democracy, and rule of law, including freedom of expression, innovation, communication, and economic prosperity, while respecting privacy and guarding against deception, fraud, and theft. (b) Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a ), as amended by section 110 of this Act, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy (1) In general There is established an Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy (in this subsection referred to as the Office ). The head of the Office shall have the rank and status of ambassador and be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Duties (A) In general The head of the Office shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State shall prescribe, including implementing the policy of the United States described in section 122 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2018. (B) Duties described The principal duties and responsibilities of the head of the Office shall be to— (i) serve as the principal cyber-policy official within the senior management of the Department of State and advisor to the Secretary of State for cyber issues