HB9086Introduced in the House
Foreign Service Modernization Act
Introduced by Michael Lawler, District NY-17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify and improve that Act.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
September 17, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5913-5924)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9086.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5913-5922)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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