It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Government Operations and PoliticsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officials
Why This Matters
This bill extends the duration of limited consular appointments from five years to eight years, with a possibility of a two-year extension for consular staff.
If you work in consular services, your appointment can now last up to eight years instead of five.
Who this affects
Consular staff · Foreign Service personnel
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of State can now extend consular appointments from five years to eight years.
2Consular staff can receive an additional two-year extension based on the needs of the Foreign Service.
