Foreign Service Language Readiness Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Aug 6, 2026
What it does
The Foreign Service Language Readiness Act would amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to require the Secretary of State to designate and regularly update a list of critical foreign languages essential to U.S. national security, economic prosperity, and citizen protection abroad, including minimum proficiency standards and criteria for mission-essential positions. It mandates coordination with other federal agencies to avoid duplication and promote interoperability, integrates language capability planning into career development and surge workforce strategies, and requires a comprehensive report by December 31, 2027 assessing staffing levels, proficiency, shortages, and planned improvements…
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