In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Foreign Service Act so that career diplomats who have retired or left the Service can be brought back for up to five years after they leave. It sets a 180‑day deadline for reappointment and ensures they rejoin the normal assignment process with full status. It also requires the Secretary of State to report annually on how many officials are recalled and their grades.
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