In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the rules so former career Foreign Service members who have retired or left the service can be brought back within five years and must be reappointed within 180 days of approval. It also adds a reporting requirement for the Secretary of State on how many diplomats are recalled, their grades, and their new positions. The changes aim to improve retention of experienced diplomats.
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