#aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ijhf ,,an ,,act ,to amend the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj to modify and improve that ,act4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,foreign ,service ,modernization ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,reference4 ,sec4 #c4 ,effect of amendments on conforming changes to tables of contents4 ,title ,i--,general provisions ,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,returning policy execution to diplomatic efforts4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,recruiting from nontraditional institutions of higher education4 ,title ,,ii--,management of ,service ,sec4 #bja4 ,expeditionary diplomacy4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,additional authority4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,clarification of the role of ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,board of ,examiners for the ,service4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,cybersecurity1 technology governance1 and operational coordination4 ,title ,,iii--,appointments ,sec4 #cja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,foreign ,service ,pathway for ,veterans ,program4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,commitment in hiring process relating to participation in the ,foreign ,service fellowship program4 ,title ,,iv--,classification of ,positions and ,assignments ,sec4 #dja4 ,protection of external training1 education1 and details4 ,title ,v--,promotion and retention ,sec4 #eja4 ,joint duty requirement4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,timely publication and congressional notification of tenure and promotion lists4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,matters relating to recruitment process of public members of the ,foreign ,service selection boards4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,legislative branch experience4 ,title ,,vi--,career development1 training1 and orientation ,sec4 #fja4 ,access to ,information ,center4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,list of critical foreign languages4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,use of world language skills4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,diplomatic security fellowship program4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs staffing4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,contracting ,officer's ,representative and ,agreement ,officer's representative training4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,training for ,foreign ,service ,officers4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,crisis management and strategy leadership training4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,structured training framework and protected training periods4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,leadership training4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,training relating to critical minerals4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,training at consular posts4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,strengthening diplomatic security training standards4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training program for senior personnel4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,cybersecurity1 technology1 and artificial intelligence training4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program2 placement and conversion support4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,reviews of the ,foreign ,service career tracks4 ,sec4 #fah4 ,integration of ,foreign ,service recruitment into military transition programs4 ,title ,,vii--,other matters ,sec4 #gja4 ,internships for part-time students4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps ,pilot ,program4 #b4 ,reference ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section1 chapter1 title1 or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section1 chapter1 title1 or other provision1 respectively1 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq474 #c4 ,effect of amendments on conforming changes to tables of contents ,when an amendment in this ,act to the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 adds a section or larger organizational unit to the ,act1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the ,act1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the ,act1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of contents or similar tabular entries in the ,act to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 ,i ,general provisions #aja4 ,definitions ,section #ajb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 4 #ajb4 ,returning policy execution to diplomatic efforts ,section #ajd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 implement and execute the foreign policy of the ,united ,states through the conduct of diplomacy1 the management of programs1 and the advancement of ,united ,states interests consistent with policies established by the ,president and ,secretary in accordance with this ,act4 4 #ajc4 ,recruiting from nontraditional institutions of higher education ,section #aje 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cije7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,recruiting from nontraditional institutions of higher education 7#a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,service should actively recruit candidates from nontraditional institutions of higher education1 including community colleges1 junior colleges1 career and technical colleges1 and other open-access or workforce-oriented institutions4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary should ensure that outreach1 information sessions1 and preparation resources related to the ,foreign ,service officer selection process and other entry programs are regularly conducted at nontraditional institutions of higher education4 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 partner1 where appropriate1 with institutional career centers1 faculty1 and student organizations to expand awareness of ,service careers2 7,b7 leverage digital and hybrid outreach methods to reach students and alumni who may not be geographically near current recruitment hubs2 and 7,c7 collaborate with other ,federal departments and agencies engaged in workforce outreach at nontraditional institutions of higher education4 4 ,,ii ,management of ,service #bja4 ,expeditionary diplomacy ,section #bjg 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 shall exercise appropriate and effective risk management practices to encourage each relevant ,government executive branch employee in such foreign country to regularly and meaningfully engage in expeditionary diplomacy with the population of such country4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,tiger ,team 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a team 7to be known as the ,tiger ,team7 to provide to the ,secretary a plan to achieve the following3 7,a7 ,improve the capability1 and willingness1 of chiefs of mission1 ,regional ,security ,officers1 and ,regional ,medical ,officers to approve expeditionary diplomacy4 7,b7 ,improve the capability1 and willingness1 of members of the ,foreign ,service to regularly practice expeditionary diplomacy4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,tiger ,team shall consist of the following individuals from the ,department1 to be appointed by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,a senior-level officer or employee who shall-- 7i7 serve as the ,tiger ,team ,leader2 7ii7 be accountable for the activities of the ,tiger ,team under this subsection2 and 7iii7 not serve concurrently in another assignment or position at the ,department during their tenure as ,tiger ,team ,leader4 7,b7 ,not less than one officer or employee from each of the following offices3 7i7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs2 7ii7 ,the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security2 7iii7 ,the ,bureau of ,administration2 7iv7 ,the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology2 7v7 ,the ,bureau of ,human ,resources2 7vi7 ,the ,bureau of ,medical ,services2 and 7vii7 ,the ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations4 7,c7 ,not less than one individual who has international development experience and expertise2 7#c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall notify ,congress of the names and titles of the appointed to the ,tiger ,team under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,plan for expeditionary diplomacy 7,a7 ,in general ,the plan required to be submitted by the ,tiger ,team shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,secretary1 working through the ,tiger ,team1 shall-- 7,i7 assess the current state of the ,department's ability and willingness to practice expeditionary diplomacy2 7,,ii7 review previous and current ,department efforts and historical recommendation reports1 external and internal1 on expeditionary diplomacy2 7,,iii7 assess the current challenges experienced by the ,department1 chiefs of mission1 and members of the ,service in practicing expeditionary diplomacy2 and 7,,iv7 produce policy1 regulations1 and legislative recommendations to address such challenges4 7ii7 ,a timeline for implementing1 carrying out1 and completing this plan by the date required under subparagraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,a description of the additional funding1 personnel1 or other resources of the ,department required to carry out the plan1 including any modification of applicable statutory or administrative authorities4 7,b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement to the plan under this paragraph not later than the date that is #ab months after the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#e7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,tiger ,team shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities of the ,tiger ,team undertaken pursuant to this subsection4 ,the report shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the challenges related to expeditionary diplomacy identified1 including challenges identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,a description of recommendations to address such challenges1 including the resources1 staffing1 authorities1 and legislative changes required for implementation4 7iii7 ,a timeline for the implementation of such recommendations4 7iv7 ,a designation of an office responsible for monitoring the implementation of such recommendations following the termination of the ,tiger ,team pursuant to paragraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,implementation ,for the period of #ij days after the date on which the report is submitted1 the ,tiger ,team shall oversee and monitor the implementation of recommendations submitted in such report4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,secretary shall terminate the ,tiger ,team not later than the date that is #ij days after the date on which the final report required by paragraph 7#e7 is submitted4 4 #bjb4 ,additional authority ,section #bjg7;a77#a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 ,diplomatic ,security special agents assigned as ,regional ,security ,officers shall support the chief of mission in meeting security responsibilities for the ,united ,states ,government by serving as the principal security and lead law enforcement representatives to chiefs of mission44 #bjc4 ,clarification of the role of ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service ,section #bjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibh7 is amended by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following3 and shall be appointed to serve concurrently as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources44 #bjd4 ,board of ,examiners for the ,service ,section #baa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cica7 is amended in the second sentence by striking or training in the fields of testing and inserting academic study1 background in diplomacy14 #bje4 ,cybersecurity1 technology governance1 and operational coordination ,chapter #b of title ,i is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bab4 ,cybersecurity1 technology governance1 and operational coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a cybersecurity and technology governance framework to support ,service operations at ,united ,states missions abroad1 including unified authority1 accountability1 and coordination for the protection of information systems1 data1 and mission technology4 7b7 ,roles and responsibilities ,the framework required under subsection 7a7 should-- 7#a7 delineate the roles and responsibilities of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology1 the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security1 regional bureaus1 and chiefs of mission with respect to-- 7,a7 cybersecurity policy and standards2 7,b7 operational cybersecurity implementation2 7,c7 technology lifecycle management1 including hardware accountability and supply chain risk2 7,d7 artificial intelligence governance and risk management2 7,e7 incident detection and response2 7,f7 vulnerability management2 and 7,g7 risk mitigation and reporting2 7#b7 establish clear lines of authority for cybersecurity and technology incident response and escalation1 including at a post abroad2 7#c7 require coordination mechanisms between the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology and the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security to ensure integration of cyber1 physical1 personnel1 and supply chain security measures2 and 7#d7 ensure that a chief of mission is informed of1 and accountable for1 the cybersecurity and technology posture at the post of such chief of mission1 consistent with section #bjg4 7c7 ,secure hardware and supply chain protections ,the ,secretary shall ensure the implementation of policies governing-- 7#a7 inventory control and accountability of ,government-issued hardware at a ,united ,states mission abroad2 7#b7 mitigation of foreign supply chain risks at ,united ,states missions abroad2 7#c7 inspection and validation of equipment before deployment at ,united ,states missions abroad2 and 7#d7 procedures for handling equipment that is compromised or suspected to be compromised at ,united ,states missions abroad4 7d7 ,incident response protocols ,the ,secretary shall ensure the development and implementation of standardized cybersecurity and technology incident response protocols for ,united ,states missions abroad1 including defined reporting timelines and inter-bureau coordination requirements4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of a chief of mission under section #bjg with respect to oversight of cybersecurity and technology posture at a ,united ,states mission abroad4 4 ,,iii ,appointments #cja4 ,sense of ,congress ,section #cjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 detailed knowledge and requisite experience formulating and executing ,united ,states foreign policy1 including a working understanding of ,department operations and procedures1 is vital for chiefs of mission1 ,assistant ,secretaries of ,state1 and other senior officials at the ,department to successfully advance ,united ,states national security1 and for managing the ,federal workforce1 in order to effectively assert and expand ,united ,states competitiveness and leadership abroad2 and 7#b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china and other adversaries are rapidly expanding their global diplomatic presences and it is imperative that the ,department is appropriately staffed by empowered1 nonpartisan foreign policy professionals and thoroughly qualified and vetted political appointees1 who work together to protect ,united ,states citizens and advance ,united ,states interests across the globe4 4 #cjb4 ,foreign ,service ,pathway for ,veterans ,program ,chapter #c of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cida et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cac4 ,foreign ,service ,pathway for ,veterans ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,veterans and ,foreign ,service ,pathway ,program1 to recruit1 prepare1 and support qualified individuals for service in the ,service4 7b7 ,eligibility ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be open to-- 7#a7 veterans1 as such term is defined in section #bajh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 members of the ,armed ,forces who are within one year of separation1 retirement1 or release from active duty in the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,matters ,to be included ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 targeted recruitment aligned to ,service career tracks1 including ,diplomatic ,security1 security engineering1 cybersecurity1 medical1 and other roles2 7#b7 mentorship and preparatory training for the ,service application and assessment process2 7#c7 coordination with relevant ,department offices to facilitate candidate readiness for ,service entry requirements2 7#d7 outreach and engagement with military installations and transition programs2 and 7#e7 coordination with existing fellowship and recruitment programs of the ,department1 including the ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship1 to support pathways to ,service employment4 7d7 ,streamlined accession pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish a pilot program to recruit and appoint qualified individuals described in subsection 7b7 into designated ,service positions through streamlined hiring procedures4 7#b7 ,covered positions ,the ,secretary shall designate positions eligible under the pilot program1 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,diplomatic ,security special agent positions4 7,b7 ,diplomatic courier positions capped at #aj percent annually4 7,c7 ,security engineering officer and security technical specialist positions4 7,d7 ,cybersecurity and technology-related positions4 7,e7 ,other ,service positions identified by the ,secretary as critical to mission readiness4 7e7 ,requirements ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 maintain all applicable merit-based hiring principles and qualification standards2 and 7#b7 provide for expedited processing1 assessment1 and onboarding of candidates4 7f7 ,coordination with ,department of ,defense transition programs ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 integrate information on ,service career opportunities1 including ,diplomatic ,security roles1 into the curricula and materials of the ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 conduct regular outreach to transitioning servicemembers at military installations2 and 7#c7 develop and maintain military occupational specialty crosswalks aligned to ,service career tracks4 7g7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of enactment of this section4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to alter or diminish existing ,service hiring standards or the authority of the ,secretary to determine qualifications for appointment4 4 #cjc4 ,commitment in hiring process relating to participation in the ,foreign ,service fellowship program ,chapter #c of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cida et seq471 as amended by section #cjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cad4 ,commitment in hiring process relating to participation in the ,foreign ,service fellowship program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 with consideration of ,department needs1 shall assess the fitness and suitability for hire of any individual who-- 7#a7 was selected for participation in a ,foreign ,service fellowship program administered or funded by the ,department2 and 7#b7 has successfully completed all educational and programmatic requirements of such fellowship program4 7b7 ,eligibility for appointment ,an individual described in subsection 7a7 shall remain eligible for appointment as a ,service officer1 subject to-- 7#a7 successful completion of applicable security1 medical1 and suitability requirements2 and 7#b7 satisfaction of the appointment standards set forth in this ,act4 7c7 ,prohibition on arbitrary withdrawal ,the ,secretary shall assess the fitness and suitability for service of any individual described in subsection 7a7 without regard to-- 7#a7 changes in workforce planning1 hiring targets1 or staffing levels2 or 7#b7 administrative or policy changes occurring after the individual's selection for the fellowship program4 7d7 ,prioritizing department needs ,in all cases of hiring of individuals described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall make final hiring decisions based on the utility of the hire to the ,department's mission2 and 7#b7 shall weigh favorably the prior military service and other relevant experiences of such individuals with respect to fitness for service4 7e7 ,timing of appointment ,the ,secretary shall consider for appointment all eligible individuals described in subsection 7a7 not later than #ab months after completion of the fellowship's educational requirements1 unless the individual-- 7#a7 requests a deferral2 or 7#b7 is temporarily ineligible due to pending security1 medical1 or suitability determinations4 7f7 ,notification and reporting ,if the ,secretary delays the assessment of the fitness and suitability for hire of an eligible individual described in subsection 7a7 beyond the period specified in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide written notice to the individual describing the reason for the delay not later than #ae days after the date on which the delay begins2 and 7#b7 provide written notice to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives describing the reason for the delay not later than #cj days after the date on which the delay begins4 4 ,,iv ,classification of ,positions and ,assignments #dja4 ,protection of external training1 education1 and details ,chapter #e of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejf4 ,protection of external training1 education1 and details 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term #8external training or education' means training1 education1 or fellowship programs conducted by entities other than foreign affairs agencies1 including-- 7,a7 other ,federal departments or agencies2 7,b7 the ,legislative branch2 7,c7 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial governments2 7,d7 international organizations2 7,e7 accredited academic institutions2 and 7,f7 other entities approved by the head of the foreign affairs agency concerned2 and 7#b7 the term #8external detail' means a temporary assignment1 fellowship1 or detail to an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,authorization ,a member of the ,service may1 with the approval of the head of the foreign affairs agency concerned1 participate in external training1 education1 or details when such participation is determined to be in the interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,uniform career protections ,a member of the ,service participating in an approved external training1 education1 or detail-- 7#a7 shall retain ,service status1 grade1 and appointment2 7#b7 shall continue to accrue time-in-class1 time-in-service1 tenure eligibility1 and retirement credit as if serving in a domestic assignment or an assignment in a foreign country2 7#c7 shall remain fully eligible for promotion1 pay increases1 tenure1 and awards on the same basis as members not on such assignments2 7#d7 shall not be disadvantaged in assignments1 bidding1 performance evaluations1 or career progression solely because of such participation2 and 7#e7 shall not be required to resign1 accept a limited appointment1 or otherwise relinquish ,service status as a condition of participation4 7d7 ,performance evaluation requirements ,each foreign affairs agency shall ensure that members on approved external training or detail receive-- 7#a7 timely and meaningful performance evaluations2 7#b7 evaluation standards and promotion precepts that recognize the nature and value of external service2 and 7#c7 written guidance to supervisors outside foreign affairs agencies regarding evaluation responsibilities4 7e7 ,reentry and assignment rights ,upon completion of an approved external training or detail1 a member-- 7#a7 shall be eligible for reassignment to positions consistent with the member's grade and professional qualifications2 and 7#b7 shall not be required to compete for reentry into the ,service or otherwise be treated as a new entrant4 7f7 ,limitation on waivers ,the protections of this section may not be waived except by statute4 7g7 ,regulations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of each foreign affairs agency-- 7#a7 shall issue regulations implementing this section1 which shall be consistent across agencies to the maximum extent practicable4 7#b7 shall revise applicable regulations1 evaluation precepts1 and personnel policies to ensure full implementation of this section4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to conflict with the requirements of section #ejd or the regulations to implement such section4 4 ,v ,promotion and retention #eja4 ,joint duty requirement ,section #fja7;c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,promotions 7,a7 ,in general ,the opening of a promotion window1 on or after the date that is five years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 of any ,service officer1 appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a71 who has general responsibility for carrying out the functions of the ,service to the ,senior ,foreign ,service should be contingent upon such individual completing at least one joint duty assignment4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 identify circumstances under which the requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply1 which may include that the individual proposed for promotion to the ,senior ,foreign ,service-- 7,i7 has met all other requirements applicable to such promotion2 and 7,,ii7 was unable to complete a joint duty assignment because there was not a reasonable opportunity for such individual to be assigned to such a position2 and 7ii7 exempt ,foreign ,service ,medical ,specialists who entered as a ,,fs-#ja rank and serve as a ,regional ,medical ,officer from the requirements under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,joint duty assignment defined ,in this paragraph1 the term joint duty assignment means a tour of duty of not less than #ab months in-- 7i7 a ,federal department or agency other than the ,department2 7ii7 the ,congress1 pursuant to a fellowship or detail program approved by the ,secretary2 7iii7 an international organization of which the ,united ,states is a member1 pursuant to a fellowship or detail program approved by the ,secretary2 or 7iv7 a ,state or local government4 4 #ejb4 ,timely publication and congressional notification of tenure and promotion lists ,section #fja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of any ,service tenure or promotion board whose recommendations require the advice and consent of the ,senate1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 should finalize the list of ,service members recommended for tenure as well as ,service officers and specialists recommended for promotion to and within the ,senior ,foreign ,service2 and 7#b7 transmit such list to the ,president for nomination consideration to the ,senate4 7e7 ,expedient processing ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should ensure that the administrative review1 clearance1 and transmission of tenure and promotion recommendations are conducted in an expeditious manner1 and that no avoidable administrative delay prevents compliance with the deadline established under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,limited exceptions ,the ,secretary may delay publication of an individual name beyond the period specified in subsection 7a7 only if the delay is necessary due to an ongoing disciplinary1 suitability1 or security investigation2 and the affected officer is provided written notice of the reason for such delay4 ,any delay under this subsection should be limited to the minimum period necessary and shall not affect the publication of the remaining list4 7g7 ,accountability ,if the ,secretary fails to meet the requirements of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days after the expiration of the deadline1 provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on the reasons for the failure to meet such requirements and corrective actions taken to prevent future delays4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to alter the constitutional role of the ,senate in providing advice and consent4 4 #ejc4 ,matters relating to recruitment process of public members of the ,foreign ,service selection boards 7a7 ,prohibition on nepotism ,section #fjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,prohibition on nepotism in recruitment process 7#a7 ,in general ,no employee of the ,department who is involved in1 or has influence over1 the recruitment1 evaluation1 or selection of public members of selection boards established under this section may refer1 recommend1 or otherwise facilitate the consideration of any individual with whom such employee has a personal connection4 7#b7 ,personal connection defined ,in this section1 the term personal connection1 with respect to an employee1 includes-- 7,a7 a family member1 including a spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 child1 sibling1 or any individual related by blood1 marriage1 or adoption1 to the employee2 and 7,b7 any individual with whom the employee has a close personal relationship1 including a friend1 former colleague1 or any other relationship that could reasonably give rise to an appearance of favoritism or bias4 7#c7 ,disclosure 7,a7 ,in general ,any ,office of ,performance ,evaluation employee or other personnel described in subsection 7a7 who becomes aware that an applicant for service as a public member of a selection board established under this section has a personal connection to such employee shall-- 7i7 promptly disclose such relationship in writing to the ,director of the ,office of ,performance ,evaluation2 and 7ii7 recuse himself or herself from any further involvement in the recruitment1 evaluation1 or selection of that applicant4 7,b7 ,recordkeeping ,the ,department shall maintain written records of all disclosures and recusals made under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no applicant for service as a public member of a selection board established under this section may advance to the interview or selection stage if such applicant was referred1 recommended1 or otherwise introduced into the applicant pool by an employee in violation of this subsection4 7#e7 ,administrative discipline ,any employee who knowingly violates the terms and conditions of this subsection shall be subject to appropriate administrative discipline1 in accordance with applicable law and regulations4 4 7b7 ,clarification of recruitment sources 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,clarification of recruitment sources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to revise and standardize all contract request memoranda used for the appointment of public members to selection boards established under this section to ensure accuracy1 transparency1 and accountability in the recruitment process4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each contract request memorandum described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a clear description of the recruitment process through which the individual was identified and selected2 7,b7 the specific recruitment source of the individual1 including whether the individual was identified through formal outreach1 open application1 or word-of-mouth referral2 7,c7 the name and position of any ,department employee or other individual who referred1 recommended1 or otherwise facilitated the individual's entry into the recruitment process2 and 7,d7 any relevant documentation required under ,department policies governing recruitment and selection4 7#c7 ,additional matters to be included ,each contract request memorandum described in paragraph 7#a7 shall also include a signed written certification from the individual identified as the recruitment source stating that1 to the best of that individual's knowledge1 the individual selected for appointment-- 7,a7 is not a family member2 and 7,b7 does not have a close personal relationship that could reasonably give rise to an appearance of favoritism or bias4 7#d7 ,forms and procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish standardized forms and procedures for the certification required under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,limitation ,no contract for service as a public member of a selection board established under this section may be approved or executed unless the contract request memorandum complies with the requirements of this subsection4 7#f7 ,recordkeeping ,the ,department-- 7,a7 shall retain all contract request memoranda and associated certifications required under this subsection for three years2 and 7,b7 shall make such records available for review by appropriate oversight entities4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7e7 of section #fjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb71 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply to all contract request memoranda described in such subsection that are prepared on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,internal controls for word-of-,mouth referrals 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb71 as amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,internal controls for word-of-,mouth referrals 7#a7 ,policy ,the ,director ,general of the ,service1 acting through the ,office of ,performance ,evaluation1 shall establish and implement a standardized1 transparent1 and consistently applied policy governing the use of word-of-mouth referrals in the recruitment of public members for selection boards established under this section4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the policy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 define the term word-of-mouth referral to include any informal or direct communication by ,department personnel to an individual encouraging or inviting that individual to apply for service as a public member2 7,b7 establish uniform procedures governing when and how such referrals may be made2 7,c7 ensure that such referrals are conducted in a manner consistent with merit-based selection principles and applicable ethics requirements2 and 7,d7 prohibit the use of informal referrals in a manner that circumvents established recruitment or outreach processes4 7#c7 ,documentation ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall require that all word-of-mouth referrals be documented in writing4 ,such documentation shall include-- 7,a7 the name of the ,department employee making the referral2 7,b7 the name of the individual referred2 7,c7 the date and method of communication2 and 7,d7 a brief description of the nature of communication1 including whether the individual was encouraged or invited to apply4 7#d7 ,limitation ,no individual may advance in the recruitment process for service as a public member for a selection board established under this section unless the documentation required under this subsection has been completed and retained4 7#e7 ,recordkeeping ,the ,department shall maintain records of all word-of-mouth referrals in a centralized system to ensure transparency1 accountability1 and auditability for not less than three years1 which shall be made available for review upon request by appropriate oversight entities4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7f7 of section #fjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb71 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ejd4 ,legislative branch experience ,section #fjc7;b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 experience with the ,legislative branch1 including fellowships in a congressional office or committee1 or within the ,bureau of ,legislative ,affairs of the ,department4 4 ,,vi ,career development1 training1 and orientation #fja4 ,access to ,information ,center ,section #gja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,access to ,information ,center 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,overseas ,briefing ,center1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with access to the ,information ,center and its materials1 including digital and physical materials4 7#b7 ,scheduling options ,not later than two days after a request by the appropriate congressional committees for access to the ,information ,center and its materials under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,overseas ,briefing ,center1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,legislative ,affairs of the ,department1 shall provide to the congressional committees a list of options to schedule such access on a timely basis4 4 #fjb4 ,list of critical foreign languages 7a7 ,in general ,section #gja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba71 as amended by section #fja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,list of critical foreign languages 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter1 the ,secretary should designate1 and make available to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 a list of critical foreign languages for purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,for each critical foreign language designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include information in the list describing-- 7,a7 minimum tested levels at which a member of the ,service shall be considered to be proficient in the language2 and 7,b7 criteria for determining positions for which such critical foreign language capability is mission essential4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies that maintain foreign language capabilities1 in order to promote interoperability1 avoid duplication1 and achieve cost savings to the taxpayer4 7#d7 ,workforce planning ,the ,secretary should incorporate critical foreign language capability planning into the career development1 training1 and assignment processes under this chapter1 including through-- 7,a7 the use of training at the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center2 7,b7 the use of limited noncareer appointments and recall and reappointment authorities under sections #cjh and #cji to address temporary or surge requirements2 and 7,c7 the development of a surge reserve of rehired officers and other appropriately cleared individuals with critical foreign language capabilities who may be activated rapidly in response to crises4 7#e7 ,critical foreign language defined ,in this subsection1 the term critical foreign language means a foreign language identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 as essential to the protection of ,united ,states national security interests1 ,united ,states economic prosperity1 and the protection of ,united ,states citizens abroad2 7,b7 with respect to which required levels of proficiency are limited in the ,united ,states workforce relative to strategic needs and operational demand2 and 7,c7 as corresponding to category ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 or ,,iv languages1 as specified in section #ciaa4b of volume #c of the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual 7#c ,,fam #ciaa4b7 or successor guidance1 encompassing difficult1 hard1 and super hard languages that are less commonly taught or studied in the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,critical foreign language requirement ,section #gjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,critical foreign language requirement ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that policies for the instruction1 testing1 and use of foreign languages explicitly support the preservation of capabilities with respect to critical foreign languages identified pursuant to section #gja7;i74 4 #fjc4 ,use of world language skills 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbb71 as amended by section #fjb7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of world language skills 7#a7 ,requirement ,any member of the ,service who undergoes full-time1 ,department-funded language training for a period exceeding six months shall be required to serve no fewer than three consecutive tours in positions for which proficiency in such language is a documented requirement for the position4 7#b7 ,timing of assignments ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall commence with the first assignment immediately following the completion of the language training and shall continue without interruption1 except as provided in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a member of the ,service only if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that-- 7,a7 the member has developed a medical condition preventing service at the required posts2 7,b7 the member is assigned to a position of higher priority2 or 7,c7 there is no vacant position for which the member is qualified where the language skill is required4 7#d7 ,consecutive tours defined ,the term consecutive tours refers to sequential assignments either overseas at posts where the trained language is the primary local or official language1 or domestic assignments where the primary duties involve direct use of the trained language or the trained language is helpful to the completion of domestic assignment duties4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any member of the ,service who begins language training on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fjd4 ,diplomatic security fellowship program ,section #gjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,diplomatic security fellowship program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security1 shall administer a fellowship program to recruit1 retain1 train1 and prepare qualified individuals for service within the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security4 7#b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the fellowship program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 to leverage specialized skills relevant to the diplomatic security mission2 7,b7 to provide structured training and mentorship for fellows2 and 7,c7 to support recruitment into a position within the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security through the existing competitive hiring processes of the ,department4 4 #fje4 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs staffing ,section #gjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbc71 as amended by section #fjd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs staffing ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretaries for ,human ,resources and for ,african ,affairs1 shall establish a program to facilitate and expedite the hiring of qualified individuals with expertise on ,african countries into the ,service to fill positions at missions under the authority of the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs and domestic positions under the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 4 #fjf4 ,contracting ,officer's ,representative and ,agreement ,officer's representative training ,section #gjd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,contracting officer's representative and agreement officer's representative training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,foreign ,assistance1 is authorized to establish a program to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel serving as ,contracting ,officer's ,representatives and ,agreement ,officer's ,representatives for the ,department1 to ensure that the ,bureau has sufficient personnel with the skills and expertise necessary to plan1 implement1 and manage ,united ,states foreign assistance operations and programs4 7#b7 ,training ,personnel recruited1 trained1 or retained under the program authorized by paragraph 7#a7 shall receive training necessary to effectively oversee and administer foreign assistance instruments and disaster assistance operations1 which may include training in procurement1 grants and cooperative agreement oversight1 logistics1 financial management1 monitoring and evaluation1 and emergency response operations4 4 #fjg4 ,training for ,foreign ,service ,officers 7a7 ,antisemitism training ,section #gjh7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting before the semicolon 1 including instruction on identifying and addressing antisemitism1 including contemporary forms of antisemitism and ,holocaust distortion and denial2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 the ,office of the ,special ,envoy to ,monitor and ,combat ,antisemitism1 the ,office of the ,special ,envoy for ,holocaust ,issues1 after ,training ,center4 7b7 ,,aukus training ,section #gjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,,aukus training ,the ,secretary1 with the assistance of other relevant ,federal officials1 shall ensure that any member of the ,service who is assigned to a position in ,australia or the ,united ,kingdom or that may be called upon to work on issues related to the enhanced trilateral security partnership between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7referred to as the ,,aukus partnership1 as that term is defined in section #acba7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja7b777 have access to training and briefings needed to coordinate on the ,,aukus partnership1 including training on-- 7#a7 ,australia1 ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states governance infrastructure and policies related to the sale1 development1 production1 and co-production of advanced defense technology2 7#b7 overview of ,,aukus security pact ,pillar ,i and ,pillar ,,ii technologies1 capabilities1 and their strategic impetus2 and 7#c7 workforce challenges and needs in the host country related to the ,,aukus partnership4 4 7c7 ,international narcotics and law enforcement training ,section #gjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh71 as amended by subsection 7b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,international narcotics and law enforcement training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs 7,,inl7 and such other officials as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 may establish training courses on-- 7,a7 international narcotics control1 including the mechanisms1 legal authorities1 and programmatic requirements applicable to assistance provided under ,,inl's statutory authorities relating to international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance2 7,b7 international law enforcement cooperation1 including the use of bilateral and multilateral legal assistance frameworks2 7,c7 countering transnational organized crime1 money laundering1 and other tools of illicit finance2 and 7,d7 anti-corruption efforts1 including most effective methods of countering corruption and promoting the rule-of-law abroad4 7#b7 ,required training ,any member of the ,service who is directly responsible for the administration1 oversight1 or management of assistance described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 should receive training in the areas described in paragraph 7#a7 prior to the beginning of service in such assignment or1 if receiving such training prior to the beginning of service is not practicable1 not later than one year after beginning such assignment4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing the curriculum required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs2 7,b7 the ,office of the ,legal ,adviser2 and 7,c7 other relevant bureaus and offices of the ,department as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 7d7 ,foreign scam syndicates training ,section #gjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh71 as amended by subsections 7b7 and 7c71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,foreign scam syndicates training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish training for chiefs of mission1 deputy chiefs of mission1 and ,foreign ,service officers who will be assigned to a country that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is home to significant online scam activity targeting ,americans1 on appropriate training on matters related to online scam activity4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the training required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 should address-- 7i7 transnational criminal organizations conducting the scams2 7ii7 online scam centers and human trafficking inside such centers2 and 7iii7 foreign government complicity and corruption2 and 7,b7 should identify diplomatic methods to identify1 prevent1 and respond to such activities4 4 7e7 ,training for chiefs of mission on defense cooperation authorities ,section #gjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh71 as amended by subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,training for chiefs of mission on defense cooperation authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a training course for chiefs of mission on the authorities1 requirements1 and limitations applicable to defense cooperation programs that do not fall under the authority of the chief of mission4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the training course required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include instruction on-- 7,a7 the role of the chief of mission in providing concurrence for programs conducted under the authorities described in paragraph 7#a71 including the scope of the chief of mission's role and procedures to request information from the ,department of ,defense prior to providing or withholding such concurrence2 7,b7 the foreign policy implications of defense cooperation programs1 including risks of mission creep and adverse effects on bilateral relationships2 and 7,c7 the relationship between defense cooperation programs and the chief of mission's responsibility for the direction1 coordination1 and supervision of all ,united ,states ,government ,executive branch activities1 operations1 and employees in the country to which such chief of mission exercises authority1 pursuant to section #bjg4 7#c7 ,pre-assignment training ,any chief of mission assigned to a post at which a defense cooperation program described in paragraph 7#a7 is in effect or proposed1 as determined by the ,secretary1 should complete the training course established under paragraph 7#a7 prior to the beginning of service at such post or1 if completing such training prior to the beginning of service is not practicable1 not later than #ahj days after beginning such service4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the curriculum required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,office of the ,legal ,adviser of the ,department2 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,political-,military ,affairs of the ,department2 and 7,c7 other offices and bureaus of the ,department1 as appropriate4 4 7f7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #b is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjg the following3 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,training for foreign service officers4 4 #fjh4 ,crisis management and strategy leadership training ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gji4 ,crisis management and strategy leadership training ,all principal officers and ,chiefs of ,mission shall be required to receive a post-specific brief by the ,crisis ,management and ,strategy ,office at the ,department ,operations ,center prior to departing the ,district of ,columbia on assignment4 4 #fji4 ,structured training framework and protected training periods 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by section #fjh1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaj4 ,structured training framework and protected training periods 7a7 ,structured training framework 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish and maintain a structured training framework applicable at defined career milestones for members of the ,service4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,training under the structured training framework established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be integrated into normal career progression2 7,b7 shall reflect evolving foreign policy priorities1 emerging threats1 technological developments1 national security requirements1 and the ,president's ,national ,security ,strategy2 and 7,c7 shall be a mandatory and institutionalized component of ,service career development4 7b7 ,protected training periods 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that protected training periods are built into the assignment and promotion cycle of members of the ,service to permit completion of required training4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,protected training periods required by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be treated as a standard component of service2 7,b7 shall not be contingent solely upon post-level staffing flexibility2 and 7,c7 shall be structured to ensure that operational demands do not routinely preclude required training4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,department shall plan workforce and assignment cycles to accommodate protected training periods required by paragraph 7#a7 in a manner comparable to professional military education models within the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,scope of training ,training under the structured training framework established under subsection 7a7 and protected training periods under subsection 7b7 may include instruction in-- 7#a7 national security1 diplomatic security1 and counterintelligence2 7#b7 cybersecurity1 emerging technologies1 and artificial intelligence2 7#c7 economic statecraft1 sanctions1 export controls1 and trade policy2 7#d7 energy security and strategic resources2 7#e7 interagency coordination and crisis response2 7#f7 ,fellowship opportunity outside of the ,department2 7#g7 leadership and management2 and 7#h7 such other subjects as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,career stage training ,training under the structured training framework established under subsection 7a7 and protected training periods under subsection 7b7 may include instruction in the following3 7#a7 ,entry-level3 cohesion and rotations4 7#b7 ,mid-level3 leadership and interagency exposure4 7#c7 ,pre-senior3 professional development tours4 7#d7 ,senior3 capstone training4 7e7 ,evaluation metrics ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall establish metrics for evaluating the completion and effectiveness of training under the structured training framework established under subsection 7a7 and protected training periods under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 shall ensure that instructors of such training certify such training for members of the ,service upon satisfactory completion of such training4 7f7 ,strategic planning training ,establish ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center curriculum within one year including best practices1 challenges1 and simulations4 7g7 ,periodic review and update ,the ,secretary shall periodically review and update requirements for training under the structured training framework established under subsection 7a7 and protected training periods under subsection 7b7 every four years to ensure responsiveness to changes in the global operating environment4 4 7b7 ,promotion eligibility and training requirement ,section #fja7;c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;c771 as amended by section #eja1 is further amended by adding at the following3 7#h7 ,promotion eligibility and training requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,service shall not be eligible for promotion to any class above ,,fs-#jc or into the ,senior ,foreign ,service unless-- 7i7 the member has completed the applicable training requirements established under section #gaj2 and 7ii7 the completion of such training requirements is certified by the ,director ,general of the ,service prior to consideration by a promotion board with respect to the proposed promotion4 7,b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a member of the ,service in the case of extraordinary circumstances if the ,secretary approves such waiver in writing4 ,the ,secretary may not delegate the waiver authority under this subparagraph4 4 #faj4 ,leadership training ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh and #fji1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaa4 ,leadership training 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 effective leadership1 including the management of personnel and resources1 is essential to the execution of ,united ,states foreign policy and the management of ,united ,states missions abroad2 7#b7 ,foreign ,service ,officers frequently assume supervisory and managerial responsibilities in complex1 high-risk environments2 and 7#c7 mandatory leadership and management preparation enhances mission performance1 accountability1 workforce morale1 and the responsible stewardship of public resources4 7b7 ,in general ,members of the ,service shall receive appropriate and comprehensive leadership training1 including personnel and resource management1 prior to assuming a leadership assignment1 including any ,service position of a duration of not less than one month that includes supervisory1 managerial1 executive1 or chief-of-section authority over not fewer than one ,united ,states ,government employee1 eligible family member employed at the mission1 or locally employed staff person4 7c7 ,requirement ,a member of the ,service may not assume a leadership position as described in subsection 7b7 unless such a member has successfully completed the leadership and management training required under subsection 7d7 within the preceding three years4 7d7 ,leadership and management training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 shall establish a curriculum for tiered joint leadership and management training requirements appropriate to-- 7,a7 first-time supervisors2 7,b7 mid-level managers2 7,c7 senior leaders1 including ,deputy ,chiefs of ,mission1 ,chiefs of ,mission1 and ,principal ,officers2 and 7,d7 any other category the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,duration ,the leadership and management training required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at minimum1 consist of at least one month of training per tier4 7#c7 ,frequency and capacity ,the ,secretary shall ensure that leadership and management training required under paragraph 7#a7 is made available with sufficient frequency and capacity to prevent undue delay in assignments4 7e7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the leadership and management training required under subsection 7d7 on a temporary basis in emergent circumstances where a member of the ,service must assume a supervisory1 managerial1 or leadership position immediately to ensure continuity of operations4 7#b7 ,short-term waiver ,a waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 may permit a member of the ,service to serve in a position described in paragraph 7#a7 for a period not to exceed #cj days without having completed the required training4 7#c7 ,extended temporary service ,in cases in which a member of the ,service is expected to serve in a position described in paragraph 7#a7 for a period exceeding #cj days1 the chief of mission and the ,director ,general of the ,service shall coordinate to ensure that the member is scheduled to complete the required training for the position within a reasonable amount of time1 not to exceed the date that is #fj days after the date on which the member assumes such position4 7#d7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #ae days after issuing a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such waiver1 including the justification for the waiver and the expected duration of the assignment4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the enactment of this section4 4 #faa4 ,training relating to critical minerals ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 and #faj1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gab4 ,training relating to critical minerals 7a7 ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs and the ,director of the ,george ,p4 ,shultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 shall establish an academic program focused on global supply chains and their relation to strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,training requirements ,the academic program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be mandatory for-- 7,a7 entry-level ,service officers identified as ,economic ,officers prior to the end of the second tour in the ,department2 and 7,b7 ,service officers identified as ,economic ,officers prior to deployment at a ,united ,states presence post abroad to fill a billet where the primary focus of the portfolio will be critical minerals or energy4 7#c7 ,contents ,the academic program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,instruction on international documents1 treaties1 and agreements relevant to global energy and critical mineral supply chains4 7,b7 ,united ,states ,government policies and strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities in global supply chains4 7,c7 ,basic geological knowledge about critical minerals4 7,d7 ,analysis of the effects of strategic competition1 including with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 on ,united ,states interests4 7,e7 ,regional- and country-specific instruction tailored to the resources1 economy1 and international trade relationships of the receiving country4 7,f7 ,practical guidance for officers to advance ,united ,states foreign policy objectives in diplomacy1 trade negotiations1 multilateral forums1 and crisis scenarios related to supply chains4 7,g7 ,specialized training related to critical minerals as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,critical mineral-,specific training relating to certain other countries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require specialized training on critical minerals for ,service officers identified as ,economic ,officers prior to deployment to ,united ,states presence posts in countries that-- 7,a7 produce1 process1 refine1 or export significant quantities of critical minerals2 7,b7 host critical mineral reserves of strategic importance to the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 play a significant role in global critical mineral supply chains1 including through transportation1 processing1 or downstream manufacturing4 7#b7 ,contents ,the specialized training related to critical minerals required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of ,united ,states critical minerals policy and interagency roles4 7,b7 ,basic geological knowledge of critical minerals and extraction processes4 7,c7 ,country- and region-specific analysis of critical mineral resources1 governance1 and market structures4 7,d7 ,geopolitical and national security implications of critical mineral supply chains4 7,e7 ,risk factors related to supply disruption1 foreign ownership or control1 corruption1 and resource nationalism4 7,f7 ,tools and best practices for advancing ,united ,states commercial1 economic security1 and strategic objectives related to critical minerals through diplomatic engagement4 4 #fab4 ,training at consular posts ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 and #faa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gac4 ,training at consular posts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require that each ,service officer1 including temporary duty assignments and permanent change of stations1 assigned to perform consular duties complete mandatory1 post-specific consular training-- 7#a7 upon arrival at post1 conducted concurrently with the performance of official duties through supervised1 on-the-job1 and practical instruction1 and building upon the consular training received prior to departure to such post2 and 7#b7 before independently adjudicating visas1 or otherwise performing services for ,united ,states citizens4 7b7 ,training requirement ,the training required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be conducted at post2 7#b7 have a duration of not less than four weeks1 unless shortened by the ,secretary based on demonstrated prior experience or exigent operational needs2 7#c7 be completed under the supervision of experienced consular officers designated by the chief of mission or principal officer2 7#d7 be documented as part of the officer's official training and assignment record2 and 7#e7 be conducted by an individual at post with an equivalent or superior rank or responsibility level as the officer4 7c7 ,training content ,the required training shall include instruction and supervised practice in-- 7#a7 country- and post-specific visa adjudication trends1 risks1 and fraud patterns2 7#b7 applicable immigration law1 regulations1 and ,department guidance as applied at post2 7#c7 local processing procedures and workflow2 7#d7 use of consular information systems2 7#e7 coordination with locally employed staff and relevant host-nation entities2 7#f7 national security screening considerations2 and 7#g7 quality assurance and error prevention measures4 7d7 ,limitation on independent adjudication ,a ,service officer may not independently adjudicate visas or perform unsupervised consular functions until the officer has-- 7#a7 completed the training required under subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 received a written waiver from the chief of mission or principal officer based on prior consular experience and demonstrated proficiency4 7e7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,chiefs of mission and principal officers ,chiefs of mission and ,principal officers shall ensure compliance with the training requirements of this section at post4 7#b7 ,consular section leadership ,consular ,section ,leadership shall develop1 maintain and update as necessary post-specific training plans of this section consistent with ,department standards4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall issue ,department-wide guidance to standardize minimum expectations with respect to training under this section and provide for post-level flexibility4 7f7 ,performance and workload considerations ,the time spent by a ,service officer in required post-specific consular training-- 7#a7 shall be considered official duty time2 and 7#b7 shall not be treated as a negative factor in performance evaluations4 7g7 ,oversight ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall periodically review compliance with the requirements of this section2 and 7#b7 may take corrective action in cases in which training requirements are not being adequately implemented4 4 #fac4 ,strengthening diplomatic security training standards ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 and #fab1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gad4 ,strengthening diplomatic security training standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 shall establish and maintain ,department-wide standards for diplomatic security training to ensure such training is mission-relevant1 integrated across threat vectors1 and responsive to evolving risk environments4 7b7 ,required elements ,the training standards established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 integrate physical security1 counterintelligence1 cybersecurity1 technical security and countersurveillance1 legal and use of force requirements1 and fraud-related threats into a unified training framework2 7#b7 incorporate post-specific risk factors1 including high-risk1 high-threat environments2 7#c7 ensure consistency in training quality and requirements across bureaus1 posts1 and personnel categories2 and 7#d7 be reviewed and updated not less frequently than once every three years4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security1 the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology1 the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 and other relevant bureaus of the ,department coordinate in the establishment and implementation of training standards under this section4 4 #fad4 ,mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training program for senior personnel ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 #fab1 and #fac1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gae ,mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training program for senior personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and implement a mandatory crisis leadership and emergency management training program for members of the ,service assigned to senior leadership positions at ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts4 7b7 ,covered positions ,the training program required by subsection 7a7 applies to-- 7#a7 chiefs of mission2 7#b7 deputy chiefs of mission2 7#c7 principal officers2 and 7#d7 such other senior positions as the ,secretary may designate4 7c7 ,condition of assignment 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an individual may not be assigned to a position described in subsection 7b7 unless the individual has successfully completed the training required under this section4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis in exigent circumstances1 except that an individual granted such a waiver shall complete the required training as soon as practicable after assignment4 4 #fae4 ,cybersecurity1 technology1 and artificial intelligence training ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 #fab1 #fac1 and #fad1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaf4 ,cybersecurity1 technology1 and artificial intelligence training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require each member of the ,service1 including a career member1 a career candidate1 a non-career appointee1 a chief of mission1 and a deputy chief of mission1 to complete1 on an annual basis1 training on cybersecurity1 technology use1 and artificial intelligence governance4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the training required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 cybersecurity hygiene and threat awareness2 7#b7 phishing1 social engineering1 and insider threat risks2 7#c7 safeguarding classified information and sensitive but unclassified information2 7#d7 secure handling1 storage1 and transportation of ,government-issued hardware and electronic devices1 including while assigned to a post abroad2 7#e7 requirements for the use of ,department-approved software1 cloud systems1 and collaboration platforms2 7#f7 risks associated with the use of personal devices1 removable media1 and foreign telecommunications networks2 7#g7 reporting requirements for a suspected cyber incident or technology compromise2 7#h7 responsible use1 security implications1 and data protection requirements relating to artificial intelligence systems and automated tools2 7#i7 semiconductor supply chain security1 technology dependency risks1 and foreign sourcing vulnerabilities relevant to diplomatic operations and national security2 and 7#aj7 responsibilities of personnel under ,department cybersecurity1 technology management1 and artificial intelligence governance policies4 7c7 ,role-,specific and advanced training ,the ,secretary shall establish enhanced cybersecurity and technology training requirements for-- 7#a7 a chief of mission and a deputy chief of mission1 including training on post-level technology risk management and artificial intelligence oversight2 7#b7 senior bureau leadership1 including governance responsibilities and technology risk accountability2 7#c7 personnel with system administrator or other privileged network access2 7#d7 personnel assigned to a high-risk or high-threat post2 7#e7 personnel serving in information technology1 cybersecurity1 artificial intelligence1 data management1 or security-related career tracks2 and 7#f7 personnel responsible for the procurement1 management1 or oversight of an information technology system or an artificial intelligence tool4 7d7 ,pre-,assignment and device security abroad ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a member of the ,service assigned to a post abroad receives pre-assignment training on-- 7#a7 secure device usage in a foreign environment2 7#b7 counterintelligence risks associated with foreign infrastructure2 7#c7 secure communications practices2 and 7#d7 protection of ,government hardware from compromise1 tampering1 or unauthorized access4 7e7 ,integration into career development ,the requirements under this section shall be incorporated into pre-assignment training1 leadership training1 tradecraft instruction1 and professional development programs under this chapter4 7f7 ,compliance and accountability ,the ,secretary shall ensure that completion of required training under this section is tracked and recorded and may consider such completion as part of performance evaluations and eligibility for leadership assignments4 4 #faf4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program2 placement and conversion support ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 #fab1 #fac1 #fad1 and #fae1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gag4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program2 placement and conversion support 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish policies and procedures to improve placement and hiring outcomes for participants in the ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship1 including structured pathways to employment within the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,the policies and procedures required under subsection 7a7 should include-- 7#a7 designation of a bureau or office responsible for coordinating post-fellowship placement efforts2 7#b7 procedures to match a fellow with employment opportunities in the ,service1 as appropriate2 7#c7 guidance to bureaus on the use of existing hiring authorities to facilitate the conversion of a fellow into a permanent or term position2 7#d7 mentorship and career counseling for a fellow during and after the fellowship period2 7#e7 tracking and evaluation of conversion rates and employment outcomes2 and 7#f7 procedures to facilitate placement of a fellow into a position under the ,veterans and ,foreign ,service ,pathway ,program1 where applicable4 4 #fag4 ,reviews of the ,foreign ,service career tracks ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 #fab1 #fac1 #fad1 #fae1 and #faf1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gah4 ,reviews of the ,foreign ,service career tracks 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene an independent commission to review the structure1 relevance1 and effectiveness of the ,service's career tracks4 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,in general ,the commission shall be composed of individuals who are to be selected from-- 7,a7 the ,department1 including personnel other than those assigned to the ,bureau of ,human ,resources2 7,b7 other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7,c7 former ,service officers2 7,d7 academia2 and 7,e7 the private sector4 7#b7 ,congressional selection ,the chair and ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate shall each select one individual to be a member of the commission4 7#c7 ,balanced perspective requirement ,individuals shall be selected to be members of the commission to ensure a balanced perspective on diplomatic priorities1 ,department personnel needs1 and evolving global challenges4 7c7 ,scope of review ,the commission shall-- 7#a7 assess the alignment of existing career tracks with current and anticipated ,united ,states diplomatic priorities1 national security objectives1 and global trends2 7#b7 evaluate recommendations to add1 consolidate1 eliminate1 modify1 or otherwise affect1 career tracks of the ,service2 and 7#c7 consider any other matters related to career track structure1 qualifications1 standards1 assignment processes1 promotion precepts1 track-specific training1 or workforce planning that the commission determined relevant to the effectiveness of the ,service4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the commission is convened1 the commission shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings and assessments under subsection 7c72 7#b7 any recommendations for regulatory1 or administrative action to improve the ,service2 and 7#c7 a description of the composition of the membership of the commission as required by subsection 7b74 7e7 ,inapplicability of other law ,the provisions of chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to either the composition or the operation of the ,commission4 7f7 ,sunset ,the commission shall terminate on the date that is #cj days after the date on which the report required by subsection 7d7 has been submitted in accordance with such subsection4 4 #fah4 ,integration of ,foreign ,service recruitment into military transition programs ,chapter #g of title ,i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjh1 #fji1 #faj1 #faa1 #fab1 #fac1 #fad1 #fae1 #faf1 and #fag1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gai4 ,integration of ,foreign ,service recruitment into military transition programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish a formal recruitment program within military transition programs to support entry into the ,service of veterans4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide information1 guidance1 and preparatory resources to facilitate participation in the ,veterans and ,foreign ,service ,pathway ,program established under section #cac2 and 7#b7 support the development of a sustained pipeline of candidates aligned with workforce needs of the ,department4 7c7 ,implementation ,in carrying out the program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 integrate ,service career information1 including ,diplomatic ,security roles1 into ,transition ,assistance ,program curriculum and materials2 7#b7 conduct targeted outreach at military installations and transition centers2 7#c7 identify and refer qualified candidates to the program required by subsection 7a7 and any pilot hiring authority established under section #cac2 and 7#d7 provide pre-application guidance and onboarding support to prospective candidates4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to create a separate or noncompetitive hiring process for members of the ,armed ,forces or veterans4 4 ,,vii ,other matters #gja4 ,internships for part-time students ,section #abjb7;c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dada;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,students enrolled full-time in institutions of higher education and inserting ,students enrolled1 whether full-time or at least half-time1 in institutions of higher education12 and 7#b7 by adding at end the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure that recruitment efforts include outreach to potential applicants enrolled at community colleges1 vocational or technical institutions1 and other nontraditional institutions of higher education4 4 #gjb4 ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than nine months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,pilot ,program7 in the ,department of ,state to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of maintaining a reserve cadre of trained personnel available for temporary active service in support of foreign affairs contingencies4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,pilot ,program shall-- 7#a7 provide a surge workforce to support diplomatic operations during crises1 evacuations1 armed conflicts1 natural disasters1 and other contingencies affecting ,united ,states interests abroad2 7#b7 assess recruitment1 training1 readiness1 deployment1 and retention requirements for a permanent ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps2 and 7#c7 identify authorities1 resources1 and organizational structures necessary to sustain such a corps4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,secretary of ,state may appoint to the ,pilot ,program retired members of the ,foreign ,service4 7d7 ,initial strength ,the ,secretary of ,state shall recruit and maintain not fewer than #bej members in the ,pilot ,program during the first year of the ,pilot ,program and may increase membership by up to #bej additional members annually for the following three fiscal years4 7e7 ,reserve ,corps structure ,of the members of the ,pilot ,program appointed by the ,secretary of ,state pursuant to subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 not more than #cj percent shall be appointed at ranks equivalent to salary class #a and salary class #b of the ,foreign ,service schedule2 and 7#b7 those not appointed at ranks equivalent to salary class #a and salary class #b of the ,foreign ,service schedule shall be appointed at ranks equivalent to salary class #c and salary class #d of the ,foreign ,service schedule4 7f7 ,training ,members of the ,pilot ,program shall complete such orientation1 security1 medical1 and readiness training as the ,secretary of ,state determines appropriate1 including training conducted through the ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center1 the ,foreign ,affairs ,security ,training ,center1 and other ,department of ,state facilities4 7g7 ,activation ,the ,secretary of ,state may activate members of the ,pilot ,program for temporary service in support of diplomatic operations1 crisis response1 evacuation efforts1 disaster response1 consular surge requirements1 or other foreign affairs contingencies4 7h7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish readiness standards and conduct annual evaluations of the training status and availability for deployment of each member of the ,pilot ,program4 7i7 ,initial plan to ,congress ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report detailing the ,secretary's plans and timeline to establish1 structure1 and implement the ,pilot ,program4 7j7 ,final report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than three years after the establishment of the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report evaluating the ,pilot ,program and providing recommendations regarding establishment of a permanent ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall additionally include an assessment on expanding eligible appointment to the ,diplomatic ,reserve ,corps to-- 7,a7 retired ,civil ,service employees of the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 retired employees of other ,federal agencies possessing relevant skills and experience2 and 7,c7 qualified individuals from outside the ,federal ,government possessing critical language1 regional1 technical1 medical1 security1 consular1 management1 or diplomatic expertise4 7k7 ,termination ,the ,pilot ,program shall terminate on the date that is three after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 unless reauthorized by ,congress4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,september #af1 #bjbf4;,clerk4