Open Doors to Diplomacy Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Aug 13, 2026
What it does
The Open Doors to Diplomacy Act would amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to require the Secretary of State to improve outreach and recruitment efforts for Foreign Service officer positions at nontraditional institutions of higher education, such as community colleges, junior colleges, career and technical colleges, and other open-access or workforce-oriented schools. The bill mandates that the Secretary conduct regular outreach, information sessions, and preparation resources at these institutions, potentially partnering with career centers, faculty, student organizations, and using digital or hybrid methods to reach students and alumni not near traditional recruitment hubs. It also…
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Where it goes next
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