Establishes a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program to assess a reserve cadre of trained personnel for foreign affairs contingencies.

The Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program within the Department of State to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of maintaining a reserve cadre of trained personnel for temporary active service in support of foreign affairs contingencies. The Secretary of State will recruit and maintain a minimum of 250 members in the first year, with an option to increase membership by up to 250 additional members annually for the following three fiscal years.

Establishes a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program to assess a reserve cadre of trained personnel for foreign affairs contingencies.

The Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program within the Department of State to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of maintaining a reserve cadre of trained personnel for temporary active service in support of foreign affairs contingencies. The Secretary of State will recruit and maintain a minimum of 250 members in the first year, with an option to increase membership by up to 250 additional members annually for the following three fiscal years.