Real bill currently in Congress c/o HR/119/9728

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

▲ 5 days since action Sponsor: Ami Bera, CA-06, D → Congress.gov

Latest action (2026-07-16): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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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Foreign Service Workforce Flexibility and Due Process Act of 2026

This bill aims to modify the rules for reducing the number of Foreign Service officers and certain other federal employees, likely to make it easier or more flexible to conduct reductions in force (RIFs) in the Foreign Service.

Bipartisan rationale: Honors Democratic priorities by protecting due process rights and providing employee notice and hearing. Honors Republican priorities by preserving executive flexibility and limiting costs with a funding cap and sunset.

Funding: Department of State existing appropriation $5 million per fiscal year cap Sunset 5y Oversight: Comptroller General (GAO) Enforcement: Administrative hearing before an ind

Vote-count path: ~260 House votes: 180 D centrists + 80 R oversight-minded; ~60 Senate votes: 48 D + 12 R from foreign relations committee.

→ Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Clause) → Article II, Section 1, Clause 1 (Executive Power) → Fifth Amendment (Due Process Clause)

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