HB9728: Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify the requirements relating to reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change how the State Department reduces its workforce of Foreign Service officers and certain federal employees. Foreign Service officers are diplomats and staff who work for the U.S. government abroad and domestically. The bill modifies the rules that currently guide layoffs and job cuts for these workers. It was introduced in the House and is in the early legislative stage. The bill aims to protect career diplomats during workforce reductions.
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HB9728: Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
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Sponsors
Ami Bera
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Johnny Olszewski
Sarah McBride
Eleanor Norton
Veronica Escobar
Mike Quigley