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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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.