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H.R. 9086

Foreign Service Modernization Act

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

16 September 2026 | Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

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

Summary: 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.

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Posted 17 September 2026

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H.R. 9086 | Foreign Service Modernization Act | Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY) | Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee 📅 16 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed House with amendment (voice vote) What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up) Summary: 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]

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