H.R. 9086 · 119th Congress · International Affairs
Foreign Service Modernization Act
Modernizes the Foreign Service personnel system and operations. AI-read
What it does
The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
What members said about it
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Lawler Applauds Passage of Bill to Modernize U.S. Foreign Service
9/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 9086, the Foreign Service Modernization Act, passed the House by voice vote.
“America’s diplomats are on the front lines of advancing our interests and protecting our national security around the world. But for more than four decades, their processes and scope have not evolved with the geopolitical landscape. This legislation will give our diplomats the tools, resources, and support they need to…”
Latest action
Sep 17, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.