Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

This legislation amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to enhance the ability to recall and reappoint former career members. It expands the existing provisions, which previously applied only to retired members, to now include those who have separated from the Foreign Service. The bill permits former career members to be reappointed for a period of five years following their retirement or separation, bypassing certain appointment restrictions. Furthermore, it mandates that such reappointments must be completed within 180 days of approval, ensuring the member is fully integrated into the next onward assignment application cycle. To ensure transparency and oversight, the Secretary of State is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of recalled members, their grades at the time of departure, and their grades and positions upon reappointment.