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Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands the Consular Fellows program, which trains and hires temporary staff to work at US diplomatic missions abroad. Requires the program to be enlarged to accept more participants.

Sponsored By

Jacky Rosen
Democrat · Nevada · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 4, 2026
  2. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects the US Department of State and its ability to staff diplomatic missions, potentially improving consulate operations. It also impacts individuals who participate in the Consular Fellows program, providing them with temporary employment and training opportunities in foreign service.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.