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To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.

Introduced
Aug 13, 2026
4 days ago
Last Action
Aug 13, 2026
4 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
2Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the government to pay a daily allowance to Foreign Service members when they are required to take leave. This allowance helps cover their living expenses while they are away from their posts.

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Sponsored By

William R. Keating
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 13, 2026
    Rep. William R. Keating (D-MA)
  2. Committee on Foreign Affairs
  3. Aug 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects members of the Foreign Service, providing them with a daily stipend when they are required to take time off, which can help them cover living costs during their leave.

Cosponsors (2)

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