Creates a new program to bring back retired diplomats for crisis response.
This bill would create a new pilot program to bring back retired U.S. diplomats for temporary service during international crises. It would allow the State Department to call on experienced former Foreign Service members to help with things like evacuations or disaster response. This means the U.S. would have extra diplomatic help ready when needed most.
Today, the U.S. State Department does not have a dedicated group of retired diplomats it can quickly call on for help during international emergencies. If this bill passes, the State Department would create a pilot program within nine months to build a reserve team of 250 to 1,000 retired diplomats over four years. This team would be ready to step in for temporary service during crises, evacuations, or other foreign affairs challenges.
HR 9165 · 119th Congress · June 4, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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