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H.R.9086

Foreign Service Modernization Act

Introduced·6/2/26

Foreign Service Modernization Act amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to enhance recruitment, training, and operational capabilities of the.

The Foreign Service Modernization Act aims to modernize the Foreign Service by enhancing recruitment, training, and operational capabilities. It mandates the Department of State to establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program to assess the feasibility of maintaining a reserve cadre of trained personnel for foreign affairs contingencies. The Act also requires the Secretary to establish a Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program to recruit, prepare, and support qualified individuals for service in the Foreign Service, including veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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History

Jun 2

House

Introduced in House

Jun 2

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.