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Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

USA119th CongressHR-8987| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Johnny Olszewski

Johnny Olszewski

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Ami Bera (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act," amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to enhance the ability to recall and reappoint experienced career members. It expands the existing provisions for recalling retired members to also include those who have separated from service, thereby broadening the pool of eligible individuals for reappointment. The bill establishes a clear process for reappointment, requiring that individuals be reappointed within 180 days of approval and fully integrated into the next assignment cycle. To ensure transparency and oversight, the Secretary is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of members recalled or reappointed, their grades at separation or retirement, and their subsequent grades and positions.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

USA119th CongressHR-8987| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This legislation, known as the "Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act," amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to enhance the ability to recall and reappoint experienced career members. It expands the existing provisions for recalling retired members to also include those who have separated from service, thereby broadening the pool of eligible individuals for reappointment. The bill establishes a clear process for reappointment, requiring that individuals be reappointed within 180 days of approval and fully integrated into the next assignment cycle. To ensure transparency and oversight, the Secretary is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of members recalled or reappointed, their grades at separation or retirement, and their subsequent grades and positions.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Johnny Olszewski

Johnny Olszewski

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Ami Bera (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted