; and (B) subject to extensive screening checks, including in-person interviews, biometric data checks, and multiple interagency checks. (7) The people of the United States, and communities across the United States, overwhelmingly support refugees and asylum seekers, including people of faith, members of the Armed Forces, veterans, elected officials, and retired high-ranking officials. As a beacon of safe refuge and pluralistic society, the United States should commit itself to addressing the plight of refugees internationally. (8) For the sake of refugees, asylum seekers, other migrants, United States national diplomatic and strategic interests, and local communities that benefit from the presence of refugees, asylees, and other migrants, it is crucial for a dedicated official within the United States Government to coordinate and promote United States initiatives to protect refugees and asylum seekers. 3. Special Envoy for Refugees (a) In general The President shall appoint a Special Envoy for Refugees within the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereafter in this section referred to as the Special Envoy ) who shall report directly to the Secretary of State and shall have the rank of ambassador. The Special Envoy shall be an individual of distinction with recognized expertise relating to migration, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced and stateless individuals. (b) Duties and responsibilities The Special Envoy shall— (1) directly advise the Secretaries of State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services regarding the United States position relating to migration, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced and stateless individuals; (2) represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the global displacement, migration, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced and stateless individuals