To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.
Sponsored By: Representative Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced
Summary
Guarantees per diem and lodging for Foreign Service members ordered to take required leave. The bill would add a new subsection to section 903 of the Foreign Service Act so that members ordered to take leave are eligible and required to receive per diem allowances, lodging, and related benefits described in 5 U.S.C. 5702.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Per diem for required Foreign Service leave
If enacted, you would be eligible for allowances, lodging, and related benefits when ordered to take leave under section 903 of the Foreign Service Act. The bill would require agencies to provide benefits described in 5 U.S.C. 5702 for that leave. The rule would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
NJ • R
Sponsored 8/13/2026
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
MD • D
Sponsored 8/13/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/1/2026
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
MA • D
Sponsored 9/1/2026
Roll Call Votes
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