H.R. 9086

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9086 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9086

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify and improve that 
Act.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 2, 2026

Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Mast) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition 
to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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A BILL

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify and improve that 
Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Service 
Modernization Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Reference.
Sec. 3. Effect of amendments on conforming changes to tables of 
contents.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 101. Definitions.
Sec. 102. Returning policy execution to diplomatic efforts.
Sec. 103. Recruiting from nontraditional institutions of higher 
education.
TITLE II--MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE

Sec. 201. Expeditionary diplomacy.
Sec. 202. Additional authority.
Sec. 203. Clarification of the role of Director General of the Foreign 
Service.
Sec. 204. Board of Examiners for the Service.
Sec. 205. Cybersecurity, technology governance, and operational 
coordination.
TITLE III--APPOINTMENTS

Sec. 301. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 302. Foreign Service Pathway for Veterans Program.
Sec. 303. Commitment in hiring process relating to participation in the 
Foreign Service fellowship program.
TITLE IV--CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Sec. 401. Protection of external training, education, and details.
TITLE V--PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Sec. 501. Joint duty requirement.
Sec. 502. Timely publication and congressional notification of tenure 
and promotion lists.
Sec. 503. Matters relating to recruitment process of public members of 
the Foreign Service selection boards.
Sec. 504. Legislative branch experience.
TITLE VI--CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND ORIENTATION

Sec. 601. Access to Information Center.
Sec. 602. List of critical foreign languages.
Sec. 603. Use of world language skills.
Sec. 604. Diplomatic security fellowship program.
Sec. 605. Bureau of African Affairs staffing.
Sec. 606. Contracting Officer's Representative and Agreement Officer's 
representative training.
Sec. 607. Training for Foreign Service Officers.
Sec. 608. Crisis management and strategy leadership training.
Sec. 609. Structured training framework and protected training periods.
Sec. 610. Leadership training.
Sec. 611. Training relating to critical minerals.
Sec. 612. Training at consular posts.
Sec. 613. Strengthening diplomatic security training standards.
Sec. 614. Mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training 
program for senior personnel.
Sec. 615. Cybersecurity, technology, and artificial intelligence 
training.
Sec. 616. Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program; placement 
and conversion support.
Sec. 617. Reviews of the Foreign Service career tracks.
Sec. 618. Integration of Foreign Service recruitment into military 
transition programs.
TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 701. Tax residency for Foreign Service Officers.
Sec. 702. Internships for part-time students.
Sec. 703. Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program.

SEC. 2. REFERENCE.

Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an 
amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal 
of, a section, chapter, title, or other provision, the reference shall 
be considered to be made to a section, chapter, title, or other 
provision, respectively, of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 
3901 et seq.).

SEC. 3. EFFECT OF AMENDMENTS ON CONFORMING CHANGES TO TABLES OF 
CONTENTS.

When an amendment in this Act to the Foreign Service Act of 1980 
(22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) adds a section or larger organizational unit 
to the Act, repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational 
unit in the Act, or amends the designation or heading of a section or 
larger organizational unit in the Act, that amendment also shall have 
the effect of amending any table of contents or similar tabular entries 
in the Act to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the 
amendment.

TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.

Section 102 (22 U.S.C. 3902) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (12) as 
paragraphs (4) through (13), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) `appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate.''.

SEC. 102. RETURNING POLICY EXECUTION TO DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS.

Section 104 (22 U.S.C. 3904) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) implement and execute the foreign policy of the 
United States through the conduct of diplomacy, the management 
of programs, and the advancement of United States interests 
consistent with policies established by the President and 
Secretary in accordance with this Act.''.

SEC. 103. RECRUITING FROM NONTRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
EDUCATION.

Section 105 (22 U.S.C. 3905) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(f) Recruiting From Nontraditional Institutions of Higher 
Education.--
``(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
the Service should actively recruit candidates from 
nontraditional institutions of higher education, including 
community colleges, junior colleges, career and technical 
colleges, and other open-access or workforce-oriented 
institutions.
``(2) Outreach.--The Secretary should ensure that outreach, 
information sessions, and preparation resources related to the 
Foreign Service officer selection process and other entry 
programs are regularly conducted at nontraditional institutions 
of higher education. In carrying out this subsection, the 
Secretary may--
``(A) partner, where appropriate, with 
institutional career centers, faculty, and student 
organizations to expand awareness of Service careers;
``(B) leverage digital and hybrid outreach methods 
to reach students and alumni who may not be 
geographically near current recruitment hubs; and
``(C) collaborate with other Federal departments 
and agencies engaged in workforce outreach at 
nontraditional institutions of higher education.''.

TITLE II--MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE

SEC. 201. EXPEDITIONARY DIPLOMACY.

Section 207 (22 U.S.C. 3927) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the 
end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) shall exercise appropriate and effective risk 
management practices to encourage each relevant Government 
executive branch employee in such foreign country to regularly 
and meaningfully engage in expeditionary diplomacy with the 
population of such country.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Tiger Team.--
``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date 
of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall 
establish a team (to be known as the `Tiger Team') to provide 
to the Secretary a plan to achieve the following:
``(A) Improve the capability, and willingness, of 
chiefs of mission, Regional Security Officers, and 
Regional Medical Officers to approve expeditionary 
diplomacy.
``(B) Improve the capability, and willingness, of 
members of the Foreign Service to regularly practice 
expeditionary diplomacy.
``(2) Composition.--The Tiger Team shall consist of the 
following individuals from the Department, to be appointed by 
the Secretary:
``(A) A senior-level officer or employee who 
shall--
``(i) serve as the `Tiger Team Leader';
``(ii) be accountable for the activities of 
the Tiger Team under this subsection; and
``(iii) not serve concurrently in another 
assignment or position at the Department during 
their tenure as Tiger Team Leader.
``(B) Not less than one officer or employee from 
each of the following offices:
``(i) The Under Secretary for Political 
Affairs;
``(ii) The Bureau of Diplomatic Security;
``(iii) The Bureau of Administration;
``(iv) The Bureau of Diplomatic Technology;
``(v) The Bureau of Human Resources;
``(vi) The Bureau of Medical Services; and
``(vii) The Bureau of Overseas Building 
Operations.
``(C) Not less than one individual who has 
international development experience and expertise;
``(3) Congressional notification.--Not later than 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the 
Secretary shall notify Congress of the names and titles of the 
appointed to the Tiger Team under paragraph (2).
``(4) Plan for expeditionary diplomacy.--
``(A) In general.--The plan required to be 
submitted by the Tiger Team shall include the 
following:
``(i) A description of the manner in which 
the Secretary, working through the Tiger Team, 
shall--
``(I) assess the current state of 
the Department's ability and 
willingness to practice expeditionary 
diplomacy;
``(II) review previous and current 
Department efforts and historical 
recommendation reports, external and 
internal, on expeditionary diplomacy;
``(III) assess the current 
challenges experienced by the 
Department, chiefs of mission, and 
members of the Service in practicing 
expeditionary diplomacy; and
``(IV) produce policy, regulations, 
and legislative recommendations to 
address such challenges.
``(ii) A timeline for implementing, 
carrying out, and completing this plan by the 
date required under subparagraph (B).
``(iii) A description of the additional 
funding, personnel, or other resources of the 
Department required to carry out the plan, 
including any modification of applicable 
statutory or administrative authorities.
``(B) Implementation.--The Secretary shall 
implement to the plan under this paragraph not later 
than the date that is 12 months after the date of the 
enactment of this subsection.
``(5) Report.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than two years after 
the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Tiger 
Team shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report on the activities of the Tiger Team 
undertaken pursuant to this subsection. The report 
shall include the following:
``(i) A description of the challenges 
related to expeditionary diplomacy identified, 
including challenges identified by the 
Comptroller General of the United States.
``(ii) A description of recommendations to 
address such challenges, including the 
resources, staffing, authorities, and 
legislative changes required for 
implementation.
``(iii) A timeline for the implementation 
of such recommendations.
``(iv) A designation of an office 
responsible for monitoring the implementation 
of such recommendations following the 
termination of the Tiger Team pursuant to 
paragraph (6).
``(B) Implementation.--For the period of 90 days 
after the date on which the report is submitted, the 
Tiger Team shall oversee and monitor the implementation 
of recommendations submitted in such report.
``(6) Termination.--The Secretary shall terminate the Tiger 
Team not later than the date that is 90 days after the date on 
which the final report required by paragraph (5) is 
submitted.''.

SEC. 202. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.

Section 207(a)(1) (22 U.S.C. 3927(a)(1)) is amended by inserting 
before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, Diplomatic Security 
special agents assigned as Regional Security Officers shall support the 
chief of mission in meeting security responsibilities for the United 
States Government by serving as the principal security and lead law 
enforcement representatives to chiefs of mission.''.

SEC. 203. CLARIFICATION OF THE ROLE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN 
SERVICE.

Section 208 (22 U.S.C. 3928) is amended by striking the period at 
the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: ``and shall 
be appointed to serve concurrently as the Assistant Secretary for Human 
Resources.''.

SEC. 204. BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR THE SERVICE.

Section 211 (22 U.S.C. 3931) is amended in the second sentence by 
striking ``or training in the fields of testing'' and inserting 
``academic study, background in diplomacy,''.

SEC. 205. CYBERSECURITY, TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE, AND OPERATIONAL 
COORDINATION.

Chapter 2 of title I is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 212. CYBERSECURITY, TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE, AND OPERATIONAL 
COORDINATION.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish and maintain a 
cybersecurity and technology governance framework to support Service 
operations at United States missions abroad, including unified 
authority, accountability, and coordination for the protection of 
information systems, data, and mission technology.
``(b) Roles and Responsibilities.--The framework required under 
subsection (a) should--
``(1) delineate the roles and responsibilities of the 
Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, the Bureau of Diplomatic 
Security, regional bureaus, and chiefs of mission with respect 
to--
``(A) cybersecurity policy and standards;
``(B) operational cybersecurity implementation;
``(C) technology lifecycle management, including 
hardware accountability and supply chain risk;
``(D) artificial intelligence governance and risk 
management;
``(E) incident detection and response;
``(F) vulnerability management; and
``(G) risk mitigation and reporting;
``(2) establish clear lines of authority for cybersecurity 
and technology incident response and escalation, including at a 
post abroad;
``(3) require coordination mechanisms between the Bureau of 
Diplomatic Technology and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security to 
ensure integration of cyber, physical, personnel, and supply 
chain security measures; and
``(4) ensure that a chief of mission is informed of, and 
accountable for, the cybersecurity and technology posture at 
the post of such chief of mission, consistent with section 207.
``(c) Secure Hardware and Supply Chain Protections.--The Secretary 
shall ensure the implementation of policies governing--
``(1) inventory control and accountability of Government-
issued hardware at a United States mission abroad;
``(2) mitigation of foreign supply chain risks at United 
States missions abroad;
``(3) inspection and validation of equipment before 
deployment at United States missions abroad; and
``(4) procedures for handling equipment that is compromised 
or suspected to be compromised at United States missions 
abroad.
``(d) Incident Response Protocols.--The Secretary shall ensure the 
development and implementation of standardized cybersecurity and 
technology incident response protocols for United States missions 
abroad, including defined reporting timelines and inter-bureau 
coordination requirements.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to limit the authority of a chief of mission under section 
207 with respect to oversight of cybersecurity and technology posture 
at a United States mission abroad.''.

TITLE III--APPOINTMENTS

SEC. 301. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

Section 304 (22 U.S.C. 3944) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
``(1) detailed knowledge and requisite experience 
formulating and executing United States foreign policy, 
including a working understanding of Department operations and 
procedures, is vital for chiefs of mission, Assistant 
Secretaries of State, and other senior officials at the 
Department to successfully advance United States national 
security, and for managing the Federal workforce, in order to 
effectively assert and expand United States competitiveness and 
leadership abroad; and
``(2) the People's Republic of China and other adversaries 
are rapidly expanding their global diplomatic presences and it 
is imperative that the Department is appropriately staffed by 
empowered, nonpartisan foreign policy professionals and 
thoroughly qualified and vetted political appointees, who work 
together to protect United States citizens and advance United 
States interests across the globe.''.

SEC. 302. FOREIGN SERVICE PATHWAY FOR VETERANS PROGRAM.

Chapter 3 of title I (22 U.S.C. 3941 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end the following:

``SEC. 313. FOREIGN SERVICE PATHWAY FOR VETERANS PROGRAM.

``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a program, to 
be known as the `Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program', to 
recruit, prepare, and support qualified individuals for service in the 
Service.
``(b) Eligibility.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be 
open to--
``(1) veterans, as such term is defined in section 2108 of 
title 5, United States Code;
``(2) members of the Armed Forces who are within one year 
of separation, retirement, or release from active duty in the 
Armed Forces.
``(c) Matters To Be Included.--The program required by subsection 
(a) shall include--
``(1) targeted recruitment aligned to Service career 
tracks, including Diplomatic Security, security engineering, 
cybersecurity, medical, and other roles;
``(2) mentorship and preparatory training for the Service 
application and assessment process;
``(3) coordination with relevant Department offices to 
facilitate candidate readiness for Service entry requirements;
``(4) outreach and engagement with military installations 
and transition programs; and
``(5) coordination with existing fellowship and recruitment 
programs of the Department, including the Veterans Innovation 
Partnership Fellowship, to support pathways to Service 
employment.
``(d) Streamlined Accession Pilot Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to establish 
a pilot program to recruit and appoint qualified individuals 
described in subsection (b) into designated Service positions 
through streamlined hiring procedures.
``(2) Covered positions.--The Secretary shall designate 
positions eligible under the pilot program, which may include 
the following:
``(A) Diplomatic Security special agent positions.
``(B) Diplomatic courier positions capped at 10 
percent annually.
``(C) Security engineering officer and security 
technical specialist positions.
``(D) Cybersecurity and technology-related 
positions.
``(E) Other Service positions identified by the 
Secretary as critical to mission readiness.
``(e) Requirements.--The pilot program shall--
``(1) maintain all applicable merit-based hiring principles 
and qualification standards; and
``(2) provide for expedited processing, assessment, and 
onboarding of candidates.
``(f) Coordination With Department of Defense Transition 
Programs.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of 
Defense, shall--
``(1) integrate information on Service career 
opportunities, including Diplomatic Security roles, into the 
curricula and materials of the Transition Assistance Program of 
the Department of Defense;
``(2) conduct regular outreach to transitioning 
servicemembers at military installations; and
``(3) develop and maintain military occupational specialty 
crosswalks aligned to Service career tracks.
``(g) Sunset.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date that 
is five years after the date of enactment of this section.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to alter or diminish existing Service hiring standards or the 
authority of the Secretary to determine qualifications for 
appointment.''.

SEC. 303. COMMITMENT IN HIRING PROCESS RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE 
FOREIGN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

Chapter 3 of title I (22 U.S.C. 3941 et seq.), as amended by 
section 302, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 314. COMMITMENT IN HIRING PROCESS RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN 
THE FOREIGN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary, with consideration of Department 
needs, shall assess the fitness and suitability for hire of any 
individual who--
``(1) was selected for participation in a Foreign Service 
fellowship program administered or funded by the Department; 
and
``(2) has successfully completed all educational and 
programmatic requirements of such fellowship program.
``(b) Eligibility for Appointment.--An individual described in 
subsection (a) shall remain eligible for appointment as a Service 
officer, subject to--
``(1) successful completion of applicable security, 
medical, and suitability requirements; and
``(2) satisfaction of the appointment standards set forth 
in this Act.
``(c) Prohibition on Arbitrary Withdrawal.--The Secretary shall 
assess the fitness and suitability for service of any individual 
described in subsection (a) without regard to--
``(1) changes in workforce planning, hiring targets, or 
staffing levels; or
``(2) administrative or policy changes occurring after the 
individual's selection for the fellowship program.
``(d) Prioritizing Department Needs.--In all cases of hiring of 
individuals described in subsection (a), the Secretary--
``(1) shall make final hiring decisions based on the 
utility of the hire to the Department's mission; and
``(2) shall weigh favorably the prior military service and 
other relevant experiences of such individuals with respect to 
fitness for service.
``(e) Timing of Appointment.--The Secretary shall consider for 
appointment all eligible individuals described in subsection (a) not 
later than 12 months after completion of the fellowship's educational 
requirements, unless the individual--
``(1) requests a deferral; or
``(2) is temporarily ineligible due to pending security, 
medical, or suitability determinations.
``(f) Notification and Reporting.--If the Secretary delays the 
assessment of the fitness and suitability for hire of an eligible 
individual described in subsection (a) beyond the period specified in 
subsection (f), the Secretary shall--
``(1) provide written notice to the individual describing 
the reason for the delay not later than 15 days after the date 
on which the delay begins; and
``(2) provide written notice to the Committee on Foreign 
Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of 
the House of Representatives describing the reason for the 
delay not later than 30 days after the date on which the delay 
begins.''.

TITLE IV--CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

SEC. 401. PROTECTION OF EXTERNAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DETAILS.

Chapter 5 of title I (22 U.S.C. 3981 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end the following:

``SEC. 506. PROTECTION OF EXTERNAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DETAILS.

``(a) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `external training or education' means 
training, education, or fellowship programs conducted by 
entities other than foreign affairs agencies, including--
``(A) other Federal departments or agencies;
``(B) the Legislative branch;
``(C) State, local, Tribal, or territorial 
governments;
``(D) international organizations;
``(E) accredited academic institutions; and
``(F) other entities approved by the head of the 
foreign affairs agency concerned; and
``(2) the term `external detail' means a temporary 
assignment, fellowship, or detail to an entity described in 
paragraph (1).
``(b) Authorization.--A member of the Service may, with the 
approval of the head of the foreign affairs agency concerned, 
participate in external training, education, or details when such 
participation is determined to be in the interest of the United States.
``(c) Uniform Career Protections.--A member of the Service 
participating in an approved external training, education, or detail--
``(1) shall retain Service status, grade, and appointment;
``(2) shall continue to accrue time-in-class, time-in-
service, tenure eligibility, and retirement credit as if 
serving in a domestic assignment or an assignment in a foreign 
country;
``(3) shall remain fully eligible for promotion, pay 
increases, tenure, and awards on the same basis as members not 
on such assignments;
``(4) shall not be disadvantaged in assignments, bidding, 
performance evaluations, or career progression solely because 
of such participation; and
``(5) shall not be required to resign, accept a limited 
appointment, or otherwise relinquish Service status as a 
condition of participation.
``(d) Performance Evaluation Requirements.--Each foreign affairs 
agency shall ensure that members on approved external training or 
detail receive--
``(1) timely and meaningful performance evaluations;
``(2) evaluation standards and promotion precepts that 
recognize the nature and value of external service; and
``(3) written guidance to supervisors outside foreign 
affairs agencies regarding evaluation responsibilities.
``(e) Reentry and Assignment Rights.--Upon completion of an 
approved external training or detail, a member--
``(1) shall be eligible for reassignment to positions 
consistent with the member's grade and professional 
qualifications; and
``(2) shall not be required to compete for reentry into the 
Service or otherwise be treated as a new entrant.
``(f) Limitation on Waivers.--The protections of this section may 
not be waived except by statute.
``(g) Regulations.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this section, the head of each foreign affairs agency--
``(1) shall issue regulations implementing this section, 
which shall be consistent across agencies to the maximum extent 
practicable.
``(2) shall revise applicable regulations, evaluation 
precepts, and personnel policies to ensure full implementation 
of this section.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to conflict with the requirements of section 504 or the 
regulations to implement such section.''.

TITLE V--PROMOTION AND RETENTION

SEC. 501. JOINT DUTY REQUIREMENT.

Section 601(c) (22 U.S.C. 4001(c)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following:
``(7) Promotions.--
``(A) In general.--The opening of a promotion window, on or 
after the date that is five years after the date of enactment 
of this paragraph, of any Service officer, appointed under 
section 302(a)(1), who has general responsibility for carrying 
out the functions of the Service to the Senior Foreign Service 
should be contingent upon such individual completing at least 
one joint duty assignment.
``(B) Exceptions.--The Secretary may--
``(i) identify circumstances under which the 
requirements under subparagraph (A) shall not apply, 
which may include that the individual proposed for 
promotion to the Senior Foreign Service--
``(I) has met all other requirements 
applicable to such promotion; and
``(II) was unable to complete a joint duty 
assignment because there was not a reasonable 
opportunity for such individual to be assigned 
to such a position; and
``(ii) exempt Foreign Service Medical Specialists 
who entered as a FS-01 rank and serve as a Regional 
Medical Officer from the requirements under 
subparagraph (A).
``(C) Joint duty assignment defined.--In this paragraph, 
the term `joint duty assignment' means a tour of duty of not 
less than 12 months in--
``(i) a Federal department or agency other than the 
Department;
``(ii) the Congress, pursuant to a fellowship or 
detail program approved by the Secretary;
``(iii) an international organization of which the 
United States is a member, pursuant to a fellowship or 
detail program approved by the Secretary; or
``(iv) a State or local government.''.

SEC. 502. TIMELY PUBLICATION AND CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF TENURE 
AND PROMOTION LISTS.

Section 601 (22 U.S.C. 4001) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(d) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the conclusion of 
any Service tenure or promotion board whose recommendations require the 
advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary--
``(1) should finalize the list of Service members 
recommended for tenure as well as Service officers and 
specialists recommended for promotion to and within the Senior 
Foreign Service; and
``(2) transmit such list to the President for nomination 
consideration to the Senate.
``(e) Expedient Processing.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Secretary should ensure that the administrative review, clearance, and 
transmission of tenure and promotion recommendations are conducted in 
an expeditious manner, and that no avoidable administrative delay 
prevents compliance with the deadline established under subsection (a).
``(f) Limited Exceptions.--The Secretary may delay publication of 
an individual name beyond the period specified in subsection (a) only 
if the delay is necessary due to an ongoing disciplinary, suitability, 
or security investigation; and the affected officer is provided written 
notice of the reason for such delay. Any delay under this subsection 
should be limited to the minimum period necessary and shall not affect 
the publication of the remaining list.
``(g) Accountability.--If the Secretary fails to meet the 
requirements of subsection (a), the Secretary shall, not later than 30 
days after the expiration of the deadline, provide a briefing to the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on the reasons for the 
failure to meet such requirements and corrective actions taken to 
prevent future delays.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to alter the constitutional role of the Senate in providing 
advice and consent.''.

SEC. 503. MATTERS RELATING TO RECRUITMENT PROCESS OF PUBLIC MEMBERS OF 
THE FOREIGN SERVICE SELECTION BOARDS.

(a) Prohibition on Nepotism.--Section 602 (22 U.S.C. 4002) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Prohibition on Nepotism in Recruitment Process.--
``(1) In general.--No employee of the Department who is 
involved in, or has influence over, the recruitment, 
evaluation, or selection of public members of selection boards 
established under this section may refer, recommend, or 
otherwise facilitate the consideration of any individual with 
whom such employee has a personal connection.
``(2) Personal connection defined.--In this section, the 
term `personal connection', with respect to an employee, 
includes--
``(A) a family member, including a spouse, domestic 
partner, parent, child, sibling, or any individual 
related by blood, marriage, or adoption, to the 
employee; and
``(B) any individual with whom the employee has a 
close personal relationship, including a friend, former 
colleague, or any other relationship that could 
reasonably give rise to an appearance of favoritism or 
bias.
``(3) Disclosure.--
``(A) In general.--Any Office of Performance 
Evaluation employee or other personnel described in 
subsection (a) who becomes aware that an applicant for 
service as a public member of a selection board 
established under this section has a personal 
connection to such employee shall--
``(i) promptly disclose such relationship 
in writing to the Director of the Office of 
Performance Evaluation; and
``(ii) recuse himself or herself from any 
further involvement in the recruitment, 
evaluation, or selection of that applicant.
``(B) Recordkeeping.--The Department shall maintain 
written records of all disclosures and recusals made 
under this paragraph.
``(4) Prohibition.--No applicant for service as a public 
member of a selection board established under this section may 
advance to the interview or selection stage if such applicant 
was referred, recommended, or otherwise introduced into the 
applicant pool by an employee in violation of this subsection.
``(5) Administrative discipline.--Any employee who 
knowingly violates the terms and conditions of this subsection 
shall be subject to appropriate administrative discipline, in 
accordance with applicable law and regulations.''.
(b) Clarification of Recruitment Sources.--
(1) In general.--Section 602 (22 U.S.C. 4002), as amended 
by subsection (a), is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(e) Clarification of Recruitment Sources.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to revise 
and standardize all contract request memoranda used for the 
appointment of public members to selection boards established 
under this section to ensure accuracy, transparency, and 
accountability in the recruitment process.
``(2) Matters to be included.--Each contract request 
memorandum described in paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) a clear description of the recruitment 
process through which the individual was identified and 
selected;
``(B) the specific recruitment source of the 
individual, including whether the individual was 
identified through formal outreach, open application, 
or word-of-mouth referral;
``(C) the name and position of any Department 
employee or other individual who referred, recommended, 
or otherwise facilitated the individual's entry into 
the recruitment process; and
``(D) any relevant documentation required under 
Department policies governing recruitment and 
selection.
``(3) Additional matters to be included.--Each contract 
request memorandum described in paragraph (1) shall also 
include a signed written certification from the individual 
identified as the recruitment source stating that, to the best 
of that individual's knowledge, the individual selected for 
appointment--
``(A) is not a family member; and
``(B) does not have a close personal relationship 
that could reasonably give rise to an appearance of 
favoritism or bias.
``(4) Forms and procedures.--The Secretary shall establish 
standardized forms and procedures for the certification 
required under paragraph (3).
``(5) Limitation.--No contract for service as a public 
member of a selection board established under this section may 
be approved or executed unless the contract request memorandum 
complies with the requirements of this subsection.
``(6) Recordkeeping.--The Department--
``(A) shall retain all contract request memoranda 
and associated certifications required under this 
subsection for three years; and
``(B) shall make such records available for review 
by appropriate oversight entities.''.
(2) Effective date.--Subsection (e) of section 602 (22 
U.S.C. 4002), as added by paragraph (1), shall apply to all 
contract request memoranda described in such subsection that 
are prepared on or after the date that is 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Internal Controls for Word-of-Mouth Referrals.--
(1) In general.--Section 602 (22 U.S.C. 4002), as amended 
by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the 
end the following:
``(f) Internal Controls for Word-of-Mouth Referrals.--
``(1) Policy.--The Director General of the Service, acting 
through the Office of Performance Evaluation, shall establish 
and implement a standardized, transparent, and consistently 
applied policy governing the use of `word-of-mouth referrals' 
in the recruitment of public members for selection boards 
established under this section.
``(2) Matters to be included.--The policy required by 
paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) define the term `word-of-mouth referral' to 
include any informal or direct communication by 
Department personnel to an individual encouraging or 
inviting that individual to apply for service as a 
public member;
``(B) establish uniform procedures governing when 
and how such referrals may be made;
``(C) ensure that such referrals are conducted in a 
manner consistent with merit-based selection principles 
and applicable ethics requirements; and
``(D) prohibit the use of informal referrals in a 
manner that circumvents established recruitment or 
outreach processes.
``(3) Documentation.--The Assistant Secretary shall require 
that all word-of-mouth referrals be documented in writing. Such 
documentation shall include--
``(A) the name of the Department employee making 
the referral;
``(B) the name of the individual referred;
``(C) the date and method of communication; and
``(D) a brief description of the nature of 
communication, including whether the individual was 
encouraged or invited to apply.
``(4) Limitation.--No individual may advance in the 
recruitment process for service as a public member for a 
selection board established under this section unless the 
documentation required under this subsection has been completed 
and retained.
``(5) Recordkeeping.--The Department shall maintain records 
of all word-of-mouth referrals in a centralized system to 
ensure transparency, accountability, and auditability for not 
less than three years, which shall be made available for review 
upon request by appropriate oversight entities.''.
(2) Effective date.--Subsection (f) of section 602 (22 
U.S.C. 4002), as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect on 
the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 504. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EXPERIENCE.

Section 603(b) (22 U.S.C. 4003(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ``; or''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(10) experience with the Legislative branch, including 
fellowships in a congressional office or committee, or within 
the Bureau of Legislative Affairs of the Department.''.

TITLE VI--CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND ORIENTATION

SEC. 601. ACCESS TO INFORMATION CENTER.

Section 701 (22 U.S.C. 4021) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(h) Access to Information Center.--
``(1) In general.--The Director of the Overseas Briefing 
Center, in coordination with the Director of the National 
Foreign Affairs Training Center, shall provide the appropriate 
congressional committees with access to the Information Center 
and its materials, including digital and physical materials.
``(2) Scheduling options.--Not later than two days after a 
request by the appropriate congressional committees for access 
to the Information Center and its materials under paragraph 
(1), the Director of the Overseas Briefing Center, in 
coordination with the Bureau of Legislative Affairs of the 
Department, shall provide to the congressional committees a 
list of options to schedule such access on a timely basis.''.

SEC. 602. LIST OF CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

(a) In General.--Section 701 (22 U.S.C. 4021), as amended by 
section 601, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``(i) List of Critical Foreign Languages.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this subsection, and not less frequently 
than once every three years thereafter, the Secretary should 
designate, and make available to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Foreign Relations of the Senate, a list of critical foreign 
languages for purposes of this Act.
``(2) Matters to be included.--For each critical foreign 
language designated pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary 
shall include information in the list describing--
``(A) minimum tested levels at which a member of 
the Service shall be considered to be proficient in the 
language; and
``(B) criteria for determining positions for which 
such critical foreign language capability is mission 
essential.
``(3) Coordination.--In carrying out this subsection, the 
Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate 
with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that 
maintain foreign language capabilities, in order to promote 
interoperability, avoid duplication, and achieve cost savings 
to the taxpayer.
``(4) Workforce planning.--The Secretary should incorporate 
critical foreign language capability planning into the career 
development, training, and assignment processes under this 
chapter, including through--
``(A) the use of training at the National Foreign 
Affairs Training Center;
``(B) the use of limited noncareer appointments and 
recall and reappointment authorities under sections 308 
and 309 to address temporary or surge requirements; and
``(C) the development of a surge reserve of rehired 
officers and other appropriately cleared individuals 
with critical foreign language capabilities who may be 
activated rapidly in response to crises.
``(5) Critical foreign language defined.--In this 
subsection, the term `critical foreign language' means a 
foreign language identified by the Secretary, in consultation 
with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as 
appropriate--
``(A) as essential to the protection of United 
States national security interests, United States 
economic prosperity, and the protection of United 
States citizens abroad;
``(B) with respect to which required levels of 
proficiency are limited in the United States workforce 
relative to strategic needs and operational demand; and
``(C) as corresponding to category I, II, III, or 
IV languages, as specified in section 3911.2 of volume 
3 of the Foreign Affairs Manual (3 FAM 3911.2) or 
successor guidance, encompassing difficult, hard, and 
super hard languages that are less commonly taught or 
studied in the United States.''.
(b) Critical Foreign Language Requirement.--Section 702 (22 U.S.C. 
4022) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Critical Foreign Language Requirement.--In carrying out this 
section, the Secretary shall ensure that policies for the instruction, 
testing, and use of foreign languages explicitly support the 
preservation of capabilities with respect to critical foreign languages 
identified pursuant to section 701(i).''.

SEC. 603. USE OF WORLD LANGUAGE SKILLS.

(a) In General.--Section 702 (22 U.S.C. 4022), as amended by 
section 602(b), is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Use of World Language Skills.--
``(1) Requirement.--Any member of the Service who undergoes 
full-time, Department-funded language training for a period 
exceeding six months shall be required to serve no fewer than 
three consecutive tours in positions for which proficiency in 
such language is a documented requirement for the position.
``(2) Timing of assignments.--The requirement under 
paragraph (1) shall commence with the first assignment 
immediately following the completion of the language training 
and shall continue without interruption, except as provided in 
paragraph (3).
``(3) Waiver authority.--The Secretary may waive the 
requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a member of the 
Service only if the Secretary certifies to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that--
``(A) the member has developed a medical condition 
preventing service at the required posts;
``(B) the member is assigned to a position of 
higher priority; or
``(C) there is no vacant position for which the 
member is qualified where the language skill is 
required.
``(4) Consecutive tours defined.--The term `consecutive 
tours' refers to sequential assignments either overseas at 
posts where the trained language is the primary local or 
official language, or domestic assignments where the primary 
duties involve direct use of the trained language or the 
trained language is helpful to the completion of domestic 
assignment duties.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to any member of the Service who begins language training on or 
after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.

SEC. 604. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

Section 703 (22 U.S.C. 4023) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(f) Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the 
Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, shall administer a 
fellowship program to recruit, retain, train, and prepare 
qualified individuals for service within the Bureau of 
Diplomatic Security.
``(2) Objectives.--The objectives of the fellowship program 
established under paragraph (1) shall be--
``(A) to leverage specialized skills relevant to 
the diplomatic security mission;
``(B) to provide structured training and mentorship 
for fellows; and
``(C) to support recruitment into a position within 
the Bureau of Diplomatic Security through the existing 
competitive hiring processes of the Department.''.

SEC. 605. BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS STAFFING.

Section 703 (22 U.S.C. 4023), as amended by section 604, is further 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Bureau of African Affairs Staffing.--The Secretary, in 
consultation with the Assistant Secretaries for Human Resources and for 
African Affairs, shall establish a program to facilitate and expedite 
the hiring of qualified individuals with expertise on African countries 
into the Service to fill positions at missions under the authority of 
the Bureau of African Affairs and domestic positions under the Bureau 
of African Affairs.''.

SEC. 606. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND AGREEMENT OFFICER'S 
REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING.

Section 704 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4024) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Contracting Officer's Representative and Agreement Officer's 
Representative Training.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Under 
Secretary for Foreign Assistance, is authorized to establish a 
program to recruit, train, and retain personnel serving as 
Contracting Officer's Representatives and Agreement Officer's 
Representatives for the Department, to ensure that the Bureau 
has sufficient personnel with the skills and expertise 
necessary to plan, implement, and manage United States foreign 
assistance operations and programs.
``(2) Training.--Personnel recruited, trained, or retained 
under the program authorized by paragraph (1) shall receive 
training necessary to effectively oversee and administer 
foreign assistance instruments and disaster assistance 
operations, which may include training in procurement, grants 
and cooperative agreement oversight, logistics, financial 
management, monitoring and evaluation, and emergency response 
operations.''.

SEC. 607. TRAINING FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS.

(a) Antisemitism Training.--Section 708(a) (22 U.S.C. 4028(a)) is 
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting before the semicolon 
``, including instruction on identifying and addressing 
antisemitism, including contemporary forms of antisemitism and 
Holocaust distortion and denial''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(B), in the first sentence, by 
inserting ``, the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and 
Combat Antisemitism, the Office of the Special Envoy for 
Holocaust Issues,'' after ``Training Center''.
(b) AUKUS Training.--Section 708 (22 U.S.C. 4028) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(f) AUKUS Training.--The Secretary, with the assistance of other 
relevant Federal officials, shall ensure that any member of the Service 
who is assigned to a position in Australia or the United Kingdom or 
that may be called upon to work on issues related to the enhanced 
trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, 
and the United States (referred to as the `AUKUS partnership', as that 
term is defined in section 1321(2) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 
10401(2))) have access to training and briefings needed to coordinate 
on the AUKUS partnership, including training on--
``(1) Australia, United Kingdom, and United States 
governance infrastructure and policies related to the sale, 
development, production, and co-production of advanced defense 
technology;
``(2) overview of AUKUS security pact Pillar I and Pillar 
II technologies, capabilities, and their strategic impetus; and
``(3) workforce challenges and needs in the host country 
related to the AUKUS partnership.''.
(c) International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Training.--Section 
708 (22 U.S.C. 4028), as amended by subsection (b), is further amended 
by adding at the end the following:
``(g) International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Training.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement Affairs (INL) and such other officials as the 
Secretary considers appropriate, may establish training courses 
on--
``(A) international narcotics control, including 
the mechanisms, legal authorities, and programmatic 
requirements applicable to assistance provided under 
INL's statutory authorities relating to international 
narcotics control and law enforcement assistance;
``(B) international law enforcement cooperation, 
including the use of bilateral and multilateral legal 
assistance frameworks;
``(C) countering transnational organized crime, 
money laundering, and other tools of illicit finance; 
and
``(D) anti-corruption efforts, including most 
effective methods of countering corruption and 
promoting the rule-of-law abroad.
``(2) Required training.--Any member of the Service who is 
directly responsible for the administration, oversight, or 
management of assistance described in paragraph (1)(A) should 
receive training in the areas described in paragraph (1) prior 
to the beginning of service in such assignment or, if receiving 
such training prior to the beginning of service is not 
practicable, not later than one year after beginning such 
assignment.
``(3) Consultation.--In developing the curriculum required 
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with--
``(A) the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement Affairs;
``(B) the Office of the Legal Adviser; and
``(C) other relevant bureaus and offices of the 
Department as the Secretary determines appropriate.''.
(d) Foreign Scam Syndicates Training.--Section 708 (22 U.S.C. 
4028), as amended by subsections (b) and (c), is further amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(h) Foreign Scam Syndicates Training.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may establish training for 
chiefs of mission, deputy chiefs of mission, and Foreign 
Service officers who will be assigned to a country that, as 
determined by the Secretary, is home to significant online scam 
activity targeting Americans, on appropriate training on 
matters related to online scam activity.
``(2) Matters to be included.--The training required under 
paragraph (1)--
``(A) should address--
``(i) transnational criminal organizations 
conducting the scams;
``(ii) online scam centers and human 
trafficking inside such centers; and
``(iii) foreign government complicity and 
corruption; and
``(B) should identify diplomatic methods to 
identify, prevent, and respond to such activities.''.
(e) Training for Chiefs of Mission on Defense Cooperation 
Authorities.--Section 708 (22 U.S.C. 4028), as amended by subsections 
(b), (c), and (d), is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``(i) Training for Chiefs of Mission on Defense Cooperation 
Authorities.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a training 
course for chiefs of mission on the authorities, requirements, 
and limitations applicable to defense cooperation programs that 
do not fall under the authority of the chief of mission.
``(2) Matters to be included.--The training course required 
under paragraph (1) shall include instruction on--
``(A) the role of the chief of mission in providing 
concurrence for programs conducted under the 
authorities described in paragraph (1), including the 
scope of the chief of mission's role and procedures to 
request information from the Department of Defense 
prior to providing or withholding such concurrence;
``(B) the foreign policy implications of defense 
cooperation programs, including risks of mission creep 
and adverse effects on bilateral relationships; and
``(C) the relationship between defense cooperation 
programs and the chief of mission's responsibility for 
the direction, coordination, and supervision of all 
United States Government Executive branch activities, 
operations, and employees in the country to which such 
chief of mission exercises authority, pursuant to 
section 207.
``(3) Pre-assignment training.--Any chief of mission 
assigned to a post at which a defense cooperation program 
described in paragraph (1) is in effect or proposed, as 
determined by the Secretary, should complete the training 
course established under paragraph (1) prior to the beginning 
of service at such post or, if completing such training prior 
to the beginning of service is not practicable, not later than 
180 days after beginning such service.
``(4) Consultation.--In developing the curriculum required 
under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consult with--
``(A) the Office of the Legal Adviser of the 
Department;
``(B) the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs of 
the Department; and
``(C) other offices and bureaus of the Department, 
as appropriate.''.
(f) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 707 the 
following:

``Sec. 708. Training for foreign service officers.''.

SEC. 608. CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end the following:

``SEC. 709. CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

``All principal officers and Chiefs of Mission shall be required to 
receive a post-specific brief by the Crisis Management and Strategy 
Office at the Department Operations Center prior to departing the 
District of Columbia on assignment.''.

SEC. 609. STRUCTURED TRAINING FRAMEWORK AND PROTECTED TRAINING PERIODS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 7 (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
section 608, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 710. STRUCTURED TRAINING FRAMEWORK AND PROTECTED TRAINING 
PERIODS.

``(a) Structured Training Framework.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to establish 
and maintain a structured training framework applicable at 
defined career milestones for members of the Service.
``(2) Matters to be included.--Training under the 
structured training framework established under paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall be integrated into normal career 
progression;
``(B) shall reflect evolving foreign policy 
priorities, emerging threats, technological 
developments, national security requirements, and the 
President's National Security Strategy; and
``(C) shall be a mandatory and institutionalized 
component of Service career development.
``(b) Protected Training Periods.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that 
protected training periods are built into the assignment and 
promotion cycle of members of the Service to permit completion 
of required training.
``(2) Matters to be included.--Protected training periods 
required by paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall be treated as a standard component of 
service;
``(B) shall not be contingent solely upon post-
level staffing flexibility; and
``(C) shall be structured to ensure that 
operational demands do not routinely preclude required 
training.
``(3) Coordination.--The Department shall plan workforce 
and assignment cycles to accommodate protected training periods 
required by paragraph (1) in a manner comparable to 
professional military education models within the Armed Forces.
``(c) Scope of Training.--Training under the structured training 
framework established under subsection (a) and protected training 
periods under subsection (b) may include instruction in--
``(1) national security, diplomatic security, and 
counterintelligence;
``(2) cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and artificial 
intelligence;
``(3) economic statecraft, sanctions, export controls, and 
trade policy;
``(4) energy security and strategic resources;
``(5) interagency coordination and crisis response;
``(6) Fellowship opportunity outside of the Department;
``(7) leadership and management; and
``(8) such other subjects as the Secretary determines 
appropriate.
``(d) Career Stage Training.--Training under the structured 
training framework established under subsection (a) and protected 
training periods under subsection (b) may include instruction in the 
following:
``(1) Entry-level: cohesion and rotations.
``(2) Mid-level: leadership and interagency exposure.
``(3) Pre-senior: professional development tours.
``(4) Senior: capstone training.
``(e) Evaluation Metrics.--The Secretary--
``(1) shall establish metrics for evaluating the completion 
and effectiveness of training under the structured training 
framework established under subsection (a) and protected 
training periods under subsection (b); and
``(2) shall ensure that instructors of such training 
certify such training for members of the Service upon 
satisfactory completion of such training.
``(f) Strategic Planning Training.--Establish National Foreign 
Affairs Training Center curriculum within one year including best 
practices, challenges, and simulations.
``(g) Periodic Review and Update.--The Secretary shall periodically 
review and update requirements for training under the structured 
training framework established under subsection (a) and protected 
training periods under subsection (b) every four years to ensure 
responsiveness to changes in the global operating environment.''.
(b) Promotion Eligibility and Training Requirement.--Section 601(c) 
(22 U.S.C. 4001(c)), as amended by section 501, is further amended by 
adding at the following:
``(8) Promotion eligibility and training requirement.--
``(A) In general.--A member of the Service shall 
not be eligible for promotion to any class above FS-03 
or into the Senior Foreign Service unless--
``(i) the member has completed the 
applicable training requirements established 
under section 710; and
``(ii) the completion of such training 
requirements is certified by the Director 
General of the Service prior to consideration 
by a promotion board with respect to the 
proposed promotion.
``(B) Waiver authority.--The Secretary may waive 
the requirements of subparagraph (A) with respect to a 
member of the Service in the case of extraordinary 
circumstances if the Secretary approves such waiver in 
writing. The Secretary may not delegate the waiver 
authority under this subparagraph.''.

SEC. 610. LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608 and 609, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``SEC. 711. LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

``(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
``(1) effective leadership, including the management of 
personnel and resources, is essential to the execution of 
United States foreign policy and the management of United 
States missions abroad;
``(2) Foreign Service Officers frequently assume 
supervisory and managerial responsibilities in complex, high-
risk environments; and
``(3) mandatory leadership and management preparation 
enhances mission performance, accountability, workforce morale, 
and the responsible stewardship of public resources.
``(b) In General.--Members of the Service shall receive appropriate 
and comprehensive leadership training, including personnel and resource 
management, prior to assuming a leadership assignment, including any 
Service position of a duration of not less than one month that includes 
supervisory, managerial, executive, or chief-of-section authority over 
not fewer than one United States Government employee, eligible family 
member employed at the mission, or locally employed staff person.
``(c) Requirement.--A member of the Service may not assume a 
leadership position as described in subsection (b) unless such a member 
has successfully completed the leadership and management training 
required under subsection (d) within the preceding three years.
``(d) Leadership and Management Training.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the 
Director of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, shall 
establish a curriculum for tiered joint leadership and 
management training requirements appropriate to--
``(A) first-time supervisors;
``(B) mid-level managers;
``(C) senior leaders, including Deputy Chiefs of 
Mission, Chiefs of Mission, and Principal Officers; and
``(D) any other category the Secretary determines 
appropriate.
``(2) Duration.--The leadership and management training 
required under paragraph (1) shall, at minimum, consist of at 
least one month of training per tier.
``(3) Frequency and capacity.--The Secretary shall ensure 
that leadership and management training required under 
paragraph (1) is made available with sufficient frequency and 
capacity to prevent undue delay in assignments.
``(e) Waiver Authority.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may waive the leadership 
and management training required under subsection (d) on a 
temporary basis in emergent circumstances where a member of the 
Service must assume a supervisory, managerial, or leadership 
position immediately to ensure continuity of operations.
``(2) Short-term waiver.--A waiver issued under paragraph 
(1) may permit a member of the Service to serve in a position 
described in paragraph (1) for a period not to exceed 30 days 
without having completed the required training.
``(3) Extended temporary service.--In cases in which a 
member of the Service is expected to serve in a position 
described in paragraph (1) for a period exceeding 30 days, the 
chief of mission and the Director General of the Service shall 
coordinate to ensure that the member is scheduled to complete 
the required training for the position within a reasonable 
amount of time, not to exceed the date that is 60 days after 
the date on which the member assumes such position.
``(4) Congressional notification.--Not later than 15 days 
after issuing a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
notify the appropriate congressional committees of such waiver, 
including the justification for the waiver and the expected 
duration of the assignment.
``(f) Sunset.--This section shall take effect on the date that is 
180 days after the enactment of this section.''.

SEC. 611. TRAINING RELATING TO CRITICAL MINERALS.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, and 610, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``SEC. 712. TRAINING RELATING TO CRITICAL MINERALS.

``(a) People's Republic of China.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and the Director of the 
George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, 
shall establish an academic program focused on global supply 
chains and their relation to strategic competition with the 
People's Republic of China.
``(2) Training requirements.--The academic program 
established under paragraph (1) shall be mandatory for--
``(A) entry-level Service officers identified as 
Economic Officers prior to the end of the second tour 
in the Department; and
``(B) Service officers identified as Economic 
Officers prior to deployment at a United States 
presence post abroad to fill a billet where the primary 
focus of the portfolio will be critical minerals or 
energy.
``(3) Contents.--The academic program established under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
``(A) Instruction on international documents, 
treaties, and agreements relevant to global energy and 
critical mineral supply chains.
``(B) United States Government policies and 
strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities in global 
supply chains.
``(C) Basic geological knowledge about critical 
minerals.
``(D) Analysis of the effects of strategic 
competition, including with the People's Republic of 
China, on United States interests.
``(E) Regional- and country-specific instruction 
tailored to the resources, economy, and international 
trade relationships of the receiving country.
``(F) Practical guidance for officers to advance 
United States foreign policy objectives in diplomacy, 
trade negotiations, multilateral forums, and crisis 
scenarios related to supply chains.
``(G) Specialized training related to critical 
minerals as described in subsection (b).
``(b) Critical Mineral-Specific Training Relating to Certain Other 
Countries.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require specialized 
training on critical minerals for Service officers identified 
as Economic Officers prior to deployment to United States 
presence posts in countries that--
``(A) produce, process, refine, or export 
significant quantities of critical minerals;
``(B) host critical mineral reserves of strategic 
importance to the United States; or
``(C) play a significant role in global critical 
mineral supply chains, including through 
transportation, processing, or downstream 
manufacturing.
``(2) Contents.--The specialized training related to 
critical minerals required under paragraph (1) shall include 
the following:
``(A) An overview of United States critical 
minerals policy and interagency roles.
``(B) Basic geological knowledge of critical 
minerals and extraction processes.
``(C) Country- and region-specific analysis of 
critical mineral resources, governance, and market 
structures.
``(D) Geopolitical and national security 
implications of critical mineral supply chains.
``(E) Risk factors related to supply disruption, 
foreign ownership or control, corruption, and resource 
nationalism.
``(F) Tools and best practices for advancing United 
States commercial, economic security, and strategic 
objectives related to critical minerals through 
diplomatic engagement.''.

SEC. 612. TRAINING AT CONSULAR POSTS.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, and 611, is further amended by adding at the 
end the following:

``SEC. 713. TRAINING AT CONSULAR POSTS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall require that each Service 
officer, including temporary duty assignments and permanent change of 
stations, assigned to perform consular duties complete mandatory, post-
specific consular training--
``(1) upon arrival at post, conducted concurrently with the 
performance of official duties through supervised, on-the-job, 
and practical instruction, and building upon the consular 
training received prior to departure to such post; and
``(2) before independently adjudicating visas, or otherwise 
performing services for United States citizens.
``(b) Training Requirement.--The training required under subsection 
(a) shall--
``(1) be conducted at post;
``(2) have a duration of not less than four weeks, unless 
shortened by the Secretary based on demonstrated prior 
experience or exigent operational needs;
``(3) be completed under the supervision of experienced 
consular officers designated by the chief of mission or 
principal officer;
``(4) be documented as part of the officer's official 
training and assignment record; and
``(5) be conducted by an individual at post with an 
equivalent or superior rank or responsibility level as the 
officer.
``(c) Training Content.--The required training shall include 
instruction and supervised practice in--
``(1) country- and post-specific visa adjudication trends, 
risks, and fraud patterns;
``(2) applicable immigration law, regulations, and 
Department guidance as applied at post;
``(3) local processing procedures and workflow;
``(4) use of consular information systems;
``(5) coordination with locally employed staff and relevant 
host-nation entities;
``(6) national security screening considerations; and
``(7) quality assurance and error prevention measures.
``(d) Limitation on Independent Adjudication.--A Service officer 
may not independently adjudicate visas or perform unsupervised consular 
functions until the officer has--
``(1) completed the training required under subsection (b); 
or
``(2) received a written waiver from the chief of mission 
or principal officer based on prior consular experience and 
demonstrated proficiency.
``(e) Responsibilities.--
``(1) Chiefs of mission and principal officers.--Chiefs of 
mission and Principal officers shall ensure compliance with the 
training requirements of this section at post.
``(2) Consular section leadership.--Consular Section 
Leadership shall develop, maintain and update as necessary 
post-specific training plans of this section consistent with 
Department standards.
``(3) Secretary.--The Secretary shall issue Department-wide 
guidance to standardize minimum expectations with respect to 
training under this section and provide for post-level 
flexibility.
``(f) Performance and Workload Considerations.--The time spent by a 
Service officer in required post-specific consular training--
``(1) shall be considered official duty time; and
``(2) shall not be treated as a negative factor in 
performance evaluations.
``(g) Oversight.--The Secretary--
``(1) shall periodically review compliance with the 
requirements of this section; and
``(2) may take corrective action in cases in which training 
requirements are not being adequately implemented.''.

SEC. 613. STRENGTHENING DIPLOMATIC SECURITY TRAINING STANDARDS.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, and 612, is further amended by adding at 
the end the following:

``SEC. 714. STRENGTHENING DIPLOMATIC SECURITY TRAINING STANDARDS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, acting through the 
Director of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, shall 
establish and maintain Department-wide standards for diplomatic 
security training to ensure such training is mission-relevant, 
integrated across threat vectors, and responsive to evolving risk 
environments.
``(b) Required Elements.--The training standards established 
pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
``(1) integrate physical security, counterintelligence, 
cybersecurity, technical security and countersurveillance, 
legal and use of force requirements, and fraud-related threats 
into a unified training framework;
``(2) incorporate post-specific risk factors, including 
high-risk, high-threat environments;
``(3) ensure consistency in training quality and 
requirements across bureaus, posts, and personnel categories; 
and
``(4) be reviewed and updated not less frequently than once 
every three years.
``(c) Coordination.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Bureau of 
Diplomatic Security, the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, the National 
Foreign Affairs Training Center, and other relevant bureaus of the 
Department coordinate in the establishment and implementation of 
training standards under this section.''.

SEC. 614. MANDATORY CRISIS LEADERSHIP AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING 
PROGRAM FOR SENIOR PERSONNEL.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, and 613, is further amended by adding 
at the end the following:

``SEC. 715 MANDATORY CRISIS LEADERSHIP AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SENIOR PERSONNEL.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish and implement a 
mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training program 
for members of the Service assigned to senior leadership positions at 
United States diplomatic and consular posts.
``(b) Covered Positions.--The training program required by 
subsection (a) applies to--
``(1) chiefs of mission;
``(2) deputy chiefs of mission;
``(3) principal officers; and
``(4) such other senior positions as the Secretary may 
designate.
``(c) Condition of Assignment.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an 
individual may not be assigned to a position described in 
subsection (b) unless the individual has successfully completed 
the training required under this section.
``(2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirement 
under paragraph (1) on a case-by-case basis in exigent 
circumstances, except that an individual granted such a waiver 
shall complete the required training as soon as practicable 
after assignment.''.

SEC. 615. CYBERSECURITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 
TRAINING.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, and 614, is further amended by 
adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 716. CYBERSECURITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 
TRAINING.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall require each member of the 
Service, including a career member, a career candidate, a non-career 
appointee, a chief of mission, and a deputy chief of mission, to 
complete, on an annual basis, training on cybersecurity, technology 
use, and artificial intelligence governance.
``(b) Matters To Be Included.--The training required under 
subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum--
``(1) cybersecurity hygiene and threat awareness;
``(2) phishing, social engineering, and insider threat 
risks;
``(3) safeguarding classified information and sensitive but 
unclassified information;
``(4) secure handling, storage, and transportation of 
Government-issued hardware and electronic devices, including 
while assigned to a post abroad;
``(5) requirements for the use of Department-approved 
software, cloud systems, and collaboration platforms;
``(6) risks associated with the use of personal devices, 
removable media, and foreign telecommunications networks;
``(7) reporting requirements for a suspected cyber incident 
or technology compromise;
``(8) responsible use, security implications, and data 
protection requirements relating to artificial intelligence 
systems and automated tools;
``(9) semiconductor supply chain security, technology 
dependency risks, and foreign sourcing vulnerabilities relevant 
to diplomatic operations and national security; and
``(10) responsibilities of personnel under Department 
cybersecurity, technology management, and artificial 
intelligence governance policies.
``(c) Role-Specific and Advanced Training.--The Secretary shall 
establish enhanced cybersecurity and technology training requirements 
for--
``(1) a chief of mission and a deputy chief of mission, 
including training on post-level technology risk management and 
artificial intelligence oversight;
``(2) senior bureau leadership, including governance 
responsibilities and technology risk accountability;
``(3) personnel with system administrator or other 
privileged network access;
``(4) personnel assigned to a high-risk or high-threat 
post;
``(5) personnel serving in information technology, 
cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data management, or 
security-related career tracks; and
``(6) personnel responsible for the procurement, 
management, or oversight of an information technology system or 
an artificial intelligence tool.
``(d) Pre-Assignment and Device Security Abroad.--The Secretary 
shall ensure that a member of the Service assigned to a post abroad 
receives pre-assignment training on--
``(1) secure device usage in a foreign environment;
``(2) counterintelligence risks associated with foreign 
infrastructure;
``(3) secure communications practices; and
``(4) protection of Government hardware from compromise, 
tampering, or unauthorized access.
``(e) Integration Into Career Development.--The requirements under 
this section shall be incorporated into pre-assignment training, 
leadership training, tradecraft instruction, and professional 
development programs under this chapter.
``(f) Compliance and Accountability.--The Secretary shall ensure 
that completion of required training under this section is tracked and 
recorded and may consider such completion as part of performance 
evaluations and eligibility for leadership assignments.''.

SEC. 616. VETERANS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; PLACEMENT 
AND CONVERSION SUPPORT.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, and 615, is further amended 
by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 717. VETERANS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; 
PLACEMENT AND CONVERSION SUPPORT.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish policies and 
procedures to improve placement and hiring outcomes for participants in 
the Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship, including structured 
pathways to employment within the Department.
``(b) Elements.--The policies and procedures required under 
subsection (a) should include--
``(1) designation of a bureau or office responsible for 
coordinating post-fellowship placement efforts;
``(2) procedures to match a fellow with employment 
opportunities in the Service, as appropriate;
``(3) guidance to bureaus on the use of existing hiring 
authorities to facilitate the conversion of a fellow into a 
permanent or term position;
``(4) mentorship and career counseling for a fellow during 
and after the fellowship period;
``(5) tracking and evaluation of conversion rates and 
employment outcomes; and
``(6) procedures to facilitate placement of a fellow into a 
position under the Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway 
Program, where applicable.''.

SEC. 617. REVIEWS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE CAREER TRACKS.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, and 616, is further 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 718. REVIEWS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE CAREER TRACKS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall convene an independent 
commission to review the structure, relevance, and effectiveness of the 
Service's career tracks.
``(b) Composition.--
``(1) In general.--The commission shall be composed of 
individuals who are to be selected from--
``(A) the Department, including personnel other 
than those assigned to the Bureau of Human Resources;
``(B) other relevant Federal departments and 
agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate;
``(C) former Service officers;
``(D) academia; and
``(E) the private sector.
``(2) Congressional selection.--The chair and ranking 
member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the 
Senate shall each select one individual to be a member of the 
commission.
``(3) Balanced perspective requirement.--Individuals shall 
be selected to be members of the commission to ensure a 
balanced perspective on diplomatic priorities, Department 
personnel needs, and evolving global challenges.
``(c) Scope of Review.--The commission shall--
``(1) assess the alignment of existing career tracks with 
current and anticipated United States diplomatic priorities, 
national security objectives, and global trends;
``(2) evaluate recommendations to add, consolidate, 
eliminate, modify, or otherwise affect, career tracks of the 
Service; and
``(3) consider any other matters related to career track 
structure, qualifications, standards, assignment processes, 
promotion precepts, track-specific training, or workforce 
planning that the commission determined relevant to the 
effectiveness of the Service.
``(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the 
commission is convened, the commission shall submit to the Secretary, 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and 
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report containing--
``(1) the findings and assessments under subsection (c);
``(2) any recommendations for regulatory, or administrative 
action to improve the Service; and
``(3) a description of the composition of the membership of 
the commission as required by subsection (b).
``(e) Inapplicability of Other Law.--The provisions of chapter 10 
of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 35 of title 44, United 
States Code, shall not apply to either the composition or the operation 
of the Commission.
``(f) Sunset.--The commission shall terminate on the date that is 
30 days after the date on which the report required by subsection (d) 
has been submitted in accordance with such subsection.''.

SEC. 618. INTEGRATION OF FOREIGN SERVICE RECRUITMENT INTO MILITARY 
TRANSITION PROGRAMS.

Chapter 7 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.), as amended by 
sections 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 719. INTEGRATION OF FOREIGN SERVICE RECRUITMENT INTO MILITARY 
TRANSITION PROGRAMS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall 
establish a formal recruitment program within military transition 
programs to support entry into the Service of veterans.
``(b) Matters To Be Included.--The program required by subsection 
(a) shall--
``(1) provide information, guidance, and preparatory 
resources to facilitate participation in the Veterans and 
Foreign Service Pathway Program established under section 313; 
and
``(2) support the development of a sustained pipeline of 
candidates aligned with workforce needs of the Department.
``(c) Implementation.--In carrying out the program required by 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
``(1) integrate Service career information, including 
Diplomatic Security roles, into Transition Assistance Program 
curriculum and materials;
``(2) conduct targeted outreach at military installations 
and transition centers;
``(3) identify and refer qualified candidates to the 
program required by subsection (a) and any pilot hiring 
authority established under section 313; and
``(4) provide pre-application guidance and onboarding 
support to prospective candidates.
``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be 
construed to create a separate or noncompetitive hiring process for 
members of the Armed Forces or veterans.''.

TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS

SEC. 701. TAX RESIDENCY FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS.

Chapter 9 of title I (22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by 
inserting after section 906 the following:

``SEC. 906A. TAX RESIDENCY FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS.

``(a) Preservation of Domicile.--A member of the Service shall 
neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of 
taxation with respect to the person, personal property, or income of 
the member solely by reason of being absent from or present in any tax 
jurisdiction of the United States in compliance with official orders 
assigning the member to duty.
``(b) Situs of Personal Property.--The personal property of a 
member of the Service shall not be deemed to be located or present in, 
or to have a situs for taxation in, any jurisdiction in which the 
member is assigned pursuant to official orders.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `personal property' includes motor vehicles; 
and
``(2) the term `taxation' includes licenses, fees, or 
excises imposed with respect to motor vehicles and their use, 
if such license, fee, or excise is paid by the member in the 
member's State of domicile or residence.''.

SEC. 702. INTERNSHIPS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS.

Section 1202(c) (22 U.S.C. 4141a(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Students enrolled full-
time in institutions of higher education'' and inserting 
``Students enrolled, whether full-time or at least half-time, 
in institutions of higher education,''; and
(2) by adding at end the following:
``(4) The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, 
ensure that recruitment efforts include outreach to potential 
applicants enrolled at community colleges, vocational or 
technical institutions, and other nontraditional institutions 
of higher education.''.

SEC. 703. DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS PILOT PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than nine months after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall establish a 
Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program (in this section referred to as 
the ``Pilot Program'') in the Department of State to assess the 
feasibility and effectiveness of maintaining a reserve cadre of trained 
personnel available for temporary active service in support of foreign 
affairs contingencies.
(b) Purpose.--The Pilot Program shall--
(1) provide a surge workforce to support diplomatic 
operations during crises, evacuations, armed conflicts, natural 
disasters, and other contingencies affecting United States 
interests abroad;
(2) assess recruitment, training, readiness, deployment, 
and retention requirements for a permanent Diplomatic Reserve 
Corps; and
(3) identify authorities, resources, and organizational 
structures necessary to sustain such a corps.
(c) Membership.--The Secretary of State may appoint to the Pilot 
Program retired members of the Foreign Service.
(d) Initial Strength.--The Secretary of State shall recruit and 
maintain not fewer than 250 members in the Pilot Program during the 
first year of the Pilot Program and may increase membership by up to 
250 additional members annually for the following three fiscal years.
(e) Reserve Corps Structure.--Of the members of the Pilot Program 
appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection (c)--
(1) not more than 30 percent shall be appointed at ranks 
equivalent to salary class 1 and salary class 2 of the Foreign 
Service schedule; and
(2) those not appointed at ranks equivalent to salary class 
1 and salary class 2 of the Foreign Service schedule shall be 
appointed at ranks equivalent to salary class 3 and salary 
class 4 of the Foreign Service schedule.
(f) Training.--Members of the Pilot Program shall complete such 
orientation, security, medical, and readiness training as the Secretary 
of State determines appropriate, including training conducted through 
the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, the Foreign Affairs 
Security Training Center, and other Department of State facilities.
(g) Activation.--The Secretary of State may activate members of the 
Pilot Program for temporary service in support of diplomatic 
operations, crisis response, evacuation efforts, disaster response, 
consular surge requirements, or other foreign affairs contingencies.
(h) Evaluation.--The Secretary of State shall establish readiness 
standards and conduct annual evaluations of the training status and 
availability for deployment of each member of the Pilot Program.
(i) Initial Plan to Congress.--Not later than six months after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report detailing the 
Secretary's plans and timeline to establish, structure, and implement 
the Pilot Program.
(j) Final Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than three years after the 
establishment of the Pilot Program, the Secretary of State 
shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of 
the Senate a report evaluating the Pilot Program and providing 
recommendations regarding establishment of a permanent 
Diplomatic Reserve Corps.
(2) Matters to be included.--The report required by 
paragraph (1) shall additionally include an assessment on 
expanding eligible appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps 
to--
(A) retired Civil Service employees of the 
Department of State;
(B) retired employees of other Federal agencies 
possessing relevant skills and experience; and
(C) qualified individuals from outside the Federal 
Government possessing critical language, regional, 
technical, medical, security, consular, management, or 
diplomatic expertise.
(k) Termination.--The Pilot Program shall terminate on the date 
that is three after the date of the enactment of this Act, unless 
reauthorized by Congress.
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