Bill · H.R. 10095· House(119-HR-10095)
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
- Introduced
- 8/13/2026
- Last activity
- 8/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- William Keating
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980. It specifically targets provisions regarding per diem eligibility for members of the Foreign Service. The amendment focuses on members who are ordered to take leave. Under this proposal, these members would become eligible to receive certain benefits. These benefits include allowances and lodging.
Yes
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The bill supports the Foreign Service, which is essential for effective diplomatic engagement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for Required Leave: Members of the Foreign Service who are ordered to take leave would be eligible to receive allowances and related benefits, which could provide necessary financial support during that time. (Section 1)
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Lodging Coverage: The bill ensures that members ordered to take leave are eligible to receive lodging benefits. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5
- 9/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland