S.Res. 777

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 777 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 777

Designating May 1, 2026, as ``United States Foreign Service Day'' in 
recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently 
serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the 
members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line 
of duty.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 17, 2026

Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating May 1, 2026, as ``United States Foreign Service Day'' in 
recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently 
serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the 
members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line 
of duty.

Whereas the Foreign Service of the United States (referred to in this preamble 
as the ``Foreign Service'') was established through the enactment of the 
Act entitled ``An Act for the reorganization and improvement of the 
Foreign Service of the United States, and for other purposes'', approved 
May 24, 1924 (43 Stat. 140, chapter 182) (commonly known as the ``Rogers 
Act of 1924''), and is now celebrating its 102nd anniversary;
Whereas the Rogers Act of 1924 established a career organization based on 
competitive examination and merit promotion;
Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, development, security, 
public diplomacy, and commercial diplomacy that Foreign Service 
personnel perform constitute the first and most cost-effective 
instrument of the United States to protect and promote United States 
interests abroad, making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous;
Whereas the men and women of the Foreign Service and their families are 
increasingly exposed to risks and danger, even in times of peace, and 
many have died in the service of the United States;
Whereas employees of the Foreign Service work daily--

(1) to ensure the national security of the United States;

(2) to provide assistance to United States citizens overseas;

(3) to preserve peace, freedom, and economic prosperity around the 
world;

(4) to promote internationally recognized human rights and democracy 
and their positive relationship to United States security interests;

(5) to promote transparency and provide accurate information on 
international developments;

(6) to cultivate new markets for United States products and services, 
including energy exports, and develop new investment opportunities that 
create jobs in the United States and promote prosperity;

(7) to combat illegal trade in goods and services, including illegal, 
unreported, or unregulated fishing, illicit financial flows, trafficking in 
persons, and illegal drugs;

(8) to promote economic development; and

(9) to provide emergency and humanitarian assistance to respond to 
crises around the world and to fight disease;

Whereas the foreign affairs agencies and the American Foreign Service 
Association have observed Foreign Service Day in May for many years; and
Whereas it is both appropriate and just for the United States as a whole to 
recognize the dedication of the men and women of the Foreign Service and 
to honor the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives 
in the loyal pursuit of their duties and responsibilities representing 
the interests of the United States and of its citizens: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) honors the men and women who have served, or are 
presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States 
for their dedicated and important service to the United States;
(2) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on 
the service and sacrifice of past, present, and future 
employees of the Foreign Service of the United States, wherever 
they serve, with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(3) designates May 1, 2026, as ``United States Foreign 
Service Day''.
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