To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Aug 13, 2026
What it does
The bill would amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to ensure that Foreign Service members who are ordered to take required leave are eligible to receive per diem allowances, lodging, and related benefits, including those specified in section 5702 of title 5 of the United States Code. This change applies specifically to members of the Foreign Service when leave is mandated under the Act. The bill aims to provide financial support during required leave periods by extending existing allowance eligibility to such situations. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.
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