S.4642

Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend recall eligibility for retired or separated career members.

The Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to allow the recall and reappointment of career members who have retired or been separated from the Foreign Service for up to five years. It mandates that reappointed members be incorporated into the next assignment cycle within 180 days of approval. Additionally, the Secretary of State must report annually to Congress on the number and grades of recalled members.