Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026

This bill would create a Diplomatic Reserve Corps inside the Department of State, separate from the Foreign Service, made up of trained people who can be called to serve when the Department needs them. It would set the Corps' size at 250 members for 2026, growing to 1,000 after 2028, and would include both new members and retired Department employees. Members would be paid hourly for active service at rates matching Foreign Service pay, could join federal health insurance, and would have to complete yearly training. The Secretary of State could call members to active service without their consent during national emergencies or, with presidential approval, for up to 365 days to support U.S. diplomatic efforts such as responding to attacks or disasters abroad.

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Sponsors

• Dina Titus Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors