H.R. 9728 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
Cosponsors: 7 (7 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2026-07-16
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.
What H.R. 9728 does, in plain terms
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Foreign Service Workforce Flexibility and Due Process Act of 2026
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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.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Article II, Section 1, Clause 1 Amendment V
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