To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
The bill is constitutional as a proper exercise of Congress's enumerated powers over foreign affairs, federal spending, and the compensation of officers, and is a necessary and proper means to support the efficiency of the Foreign Service.
Foreign Service Leave Per Diem Accountability and Fairness Act
Democrats: Ensures fair treatment and financial security for Foreign Service personnel during mandatory leave, supporting worker rights and morale. Republicans: Includes a strict fiscal cap, a five-year sunset to force reauthorization, and GAO oversight to prevent abuse and ensur…
Path: ~400 House votes (broad bipartisan support from foreign affairs and oversight committees), ~95 Senate votes (near-unanimous, with only a handful of fiscal hawks opposing the cap).
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