What does Preamble of Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The amendment relates to the recall and reappointment of career members of the Foreign Service.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act.

What does AMENDMENTS TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE ACT OF 1980. of Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act do?

This section amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980. Amendments are made to section 308 regarding the reemployment of retired and separated Foreign Service personnel. The amendments modify language related to retired and separated individuals in subsections (a) and (b). Former career members are now eligible for reemployment for a period of five years after retirement or separation. A member seeking reappointment must be reappointed within 180 days of request approval and included in the next assignment cycle. The Secretary of State must submit an annual report to the House and Senate Foreign Affairs Committees detailing recalls and reappointments, including grades at retirement and reappointment.

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Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows retired and separated Foreign Service career members to be eligible for reemployment for five years after leaving the service.
It requires the State Department to include Foreign Service members seeking reappointment in the next assignment cycle within 180 days of request approval.
The State Department must annually report on Foreign Service recalls and reappointments to Congress, including details on members' grades at retirement and reappointment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8987(In Committee)Official page

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