; rule of construction. Sec. 2. Department of State policy and procedures on prevention and response to harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related retaliation. Sec. 3. Reporting, documentation, and investigation procedures. Sec. 4. Sexual assault protocol and victim care. Sec. 5. Rights of employees harassed, discriminated against, retaliated against, or sexually assaulted. Sec. 6. Provision of climate surveys. Sec. 7. Reports to Congress, the Department, and the public. Sec. 8. Required training for Department personnel. Sec. 9. Hiring, vetting, and promotion. Sec. 10. Nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede or otherwise affect the discrimination protections or related processes provided under section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16 ) to officers and employees of the Department of State or applicants for employment at the Department. 2. Department of State policy and procedures on prevention and response to harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related retaliation (a) Comprehensive policy on prevention and response Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall develop a comprehensive policy for the Department of State on the prevention of and response to harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related retaliation involving employees, contractors, and officials of the Department. (b) Elements of comprehensive policy The policy developed under subsection (a) may include elements as the Secretary deems necessary, but shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Prevention measures. (2) Education and training on prevention and response, as provided in this Act. (3) Investigation of complaints. (4) Medical treatment of victims. (5) Mechanisms for confidential reporting of incidents by staff and service contractors, to include online and telephonic methods. (6) Victim advocacy, intervention, and counseling for covered