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H.R. 9086

Foreign Service Modernization Act

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee · Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY)

The bill would modernize the Foreign Service by requiring the State Department to develop plans for diplomats to work in high-risk environments, establish programs to recruit military veterans, and create a reserve corps for emergency staffing needs. It would also mandate leadership training for officers before promotions, protect the careers of those pursuing external education, and require foreign language-trained diplomats to serve in positions using those languages.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment (voice vote) 16 September 2026

Record as of 16 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 16 September 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

    What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

    4 more actions
    1. 16 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 16 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9086.
    3. 16 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
    4. 16 September 2026 Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  2. 2 June 2026 Referred to committee
  3. 2 June 2026 Introduced in House
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