Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act

This bill changes the Foreign Service Act of 1980 so that former career Foreign Service members who were separated, not only those who retired, can be recalled to service. It allows former career members to be reappointed without regard to section 306 for five years after they retire or separate. A member whose reappointment request is approved must be reappointed within 180 days and placed in the next onward assignment cycle with full standing. The Secretary must report to Congress within 60 days and every year after on how many members were recalled or reappointed and their grades and positions.

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Sponsors

• Chris Van Hollen Democrat sponsor
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