Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program Act of 2026

Summary

The bill directs the State Department to create a reserve pool of at least 250 retired Foreign Service members, expandable by 250 each year for three years, to be called upon during crises, evacuations, conflicts, or natural disasters. It requires training, readiness standards, and annual reporting to Congress, with a final evaluation after three years to decide on a permanent corps. The program aims to improve the United States' ability to respond quickly to foreign‑affairs emergencies.

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