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HR 9086 - 119

Foreign Service Modernization Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Bill text
105
analyzed sections
28 deadlines 11 tax signals
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Sep 17, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Bill Text Stats

105
Analyzed sections
N/A
Detected dollar total
11
Tax signals
28
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 10.5%
Spending density 0.0%
Statutory Reference 49
Amendments 32
Deadline 28
Privacy 22
Studies 22
Agency 15
Tax 11
Benefits 10
Rulemaking 1

Top agencies

commission shall 4
Secretary of State 2
agency shall 1
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 1
Secretary of State may activate members of the 1
Secretary of State may appoint to the Pilot 1
Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1
Secretary of State shall establish a 1

Statutory references

22 U.S.C. 4021 13
22 U.S.C. 4028 4
22 U.S.C. 4001 3
22 U.S.C. 4002 3
22 U.S.C. 3927 2
22 U.S.C. 3941 2
22 U.S.C. 4002 2
22 U.S.C. 4023 2

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Timeline

Sep 17, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sep 16, 2026

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5913-5924)

Sep 16, 2026

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5913-5922)

Sep 16, 2026

Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 16, 2026

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Sep 16, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9086.

Sep 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 16, 2026

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 16, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Jun 2, 2026

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.

Affected Sectors

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Technology and data privacy
313 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 84%

Computers and information technology

urity implementation; (C) technology lifecycle management, including hardware accountability and supply chain risk; (D) artificial intelligence governance and risk management; (E) incident detection and response; (F) vulnerability managemen

sentence by striking or training in the fields of testing and inserting academic study, background in diplomacy,. 205. Cybersecurity, technology governance, and operational coordination Chapter 2 of title I is amended by adding at the end

Defense
98 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 84%

Secretary of Defense secretary of defense

Secretary of Defense secretary of defense

Secretary of Defense secretary of defense

Education
57 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

Secretary of State shall establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program tional institutions of higher education.. 703. Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program (a) Establishment Not later than nine months after the date of the enactment o

Secretary of State shall establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program tional institutions of higher education.. 703. Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program (a) Establishment Not later than nine months after the date of the enactment o

Secretary of State shall establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program tional institutions of higher education.. 702. Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program (a) Establishment Not later than nine months after the date of the enactment o

Finance and banking
31 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Fraud offenses and financial crimes

ssistance operations, which may include training in procurement, grants and cooperative agreement oversight, logistics, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and emergency response operations.. 607. Training for Foreign Service O

ssistance operations, which may include training in procurement, grants and cooperative agreement oversight, logistics, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and emergency response operations.. 607. Training for Foreign Service O

Labor and employment
16 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Employment and training programs

nt programs of the Department, including the Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship, to support pathways to Service employment. (d) Streamlined accession pilot program (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to establish a pilot prog

nt programs of the Department, including the Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship, to support pathways to Service employment. (d) Streamlined accession pilot program (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to establish a pilot prog

Energy
9 evidence matches
Impact 98% Confidence 80%

g technologies, and artificial intelligence; (3) economic statecraft, sanctions, export controls, and trade policy; (4) energy security and strategic resources; (5) interagency coordination and crisis response; (6) Fellowship opportunity ou

g technologies, and artificial intelligence; (3) economic statecraft, sanctions, export controls, and trade policy; (4) energy security and strategic resources; (5) interagency coordination and crisis response; (6) Fellowship opportunity ou

g technologies, and artificial intelligence; (3) economic statecraft, sanctions, export controls, and trade policy; (4) energy security and strategic resources; (5) interagency coordination and crisis response; (6) Fellowship opportunity ou

Telecom and broadband
6 evidence matches
Impact 98% Confidence 82%

stems, and collaboration platforms; (6) risks associated with the use of personal devices, removable media, and foreign telecommunications networks; (7) reporting requirements for a suspected cyber incident or technology compromise; (8) res

stems, and collaboration platforms; (6) risks associated with the use of personal devices, removable media, and foreign telecommunications networks; (7) reporting requirements for a suspected cyber incident or technology compromise; (8) res

stems, and collaboration platforms; (6) risks associated with the use of personal devices, removable media, and foreign telecommunications networks; (7) reporting requirements for a suspected cyber incident or technology compromise; (8) res

State and local government
6 evidence matches
Impact 96% Confidence 80%

the United States is a member, pursuant to a fellowship or detail program approved by the Secretary; or (iv) a State or local government.. 502. Timely publication and congressional notification of tenure and promotion lists Section 601 ( 22

the United States is a member, pursuant to a fellowship or detail program approved by the Secretary; or (iv) a State or local government.. 502. Timely publication and congressional notification of tenure and promotion lists Section 601 ( 22

the United States is a member, pursuant to a fellowship or detail program approved by the Secretary; or (iv) a State or local government.. 502. Timely publication and congressional notification of tenure and promotion lists Section 601 ( 22

Transportation
3 evidence matches
Impact 91% Confidence 80%

rtance to the United States; or (C) play a significant role in global critical mineral supply chains, including through transportation, processing, or downstream manufacturing. (2) Contents The specialized training related to critical miner

rtance to the United States; or (C) play a significant role in global critical mineral supply chains, including through transportation, processing, or downstream manufacturing. (2) Contents The specialized training related to critical miner

rtance to the United States; or (C) play a significant role in global critical mineral supply chains, including through transportation, processing, or downstream manufacturing. (2) Contents The specialized training related to critical miner

Healthcare
1 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 80%

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$233.1B
Department of Defense $226.6B
290 sampled awards
Department of State $6.5B
121 sampled awards

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Largest sampled awards

Award records in this context

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC $42.4B
contracts · Department of Energy
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC $41.1B
contracts · Department of Energy
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION $34.2B
contracts · Department of Defense
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA $19.7B
contracts · Department of Energy
HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC $19.4B
contracts · Department of Defense
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION $6.1B
contracts · Department of Defense

These bars summarize the visible sampled awards below so large awards are easier to scan.

Agency spending context

Department of Defense

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sampled awards290
Award amount in local sample$226,591,493,166
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contracts · DEAC5207NA27344
Award amount
$41,068,913,544

TAS::89 0240::TAS THIS PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (PBMC) IS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY (LLNL). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, ACCOMPLISH THE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSIGNED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND MANAGE AND OPERATE THE LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY IS ONE OF DOES OFFICE OF DEFENSE PROGRAM MULTI-PROGRAM LABORATORIES. THE LABORATORY IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION (ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 35 AND OPERATED UNDER THIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING (M&O) CONTRACT, AS DEFINED IN FAR 17.6 AND DEAR 917.6.

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contracts · N0001902C3002

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Department of Defense
Award amount
$34,173,959,112

200204!008532!1700!AF600!NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND!N0001902C3002!A!N!!N!!20011026!20120430!008016958!008016958!834951691!N!LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION!LOCKHEED BLVD!FORT WORTH!TX!76108!27000!439!48!FORT WORTH!TARRANT!TEXAS!+000026000000!N!N!018981928201!AC15!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-ENG/MANUF DEVELOP!A1A!AIRFRAMES AND SPARES!2AMA!JAST/JSF!336411!E!!3!!!!!!99990909!B!!!A!!A!N!R!2!002!N!1A!A!N!Z!!!N!C!N!!!!A!A!A!A!000!A!C!N!!!!Y!!N00019!0001!

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contracts · DEAC0205CH11231
Award amount
$19,714,118,737

THIS PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (PBMC) IS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE ERNEST ORLANDO LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY (LBNL). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, ACCOMPLISH THE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSIGNED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND MANAGE AND OPERATE THE LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY IS ONE OF THE DOE?S OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC) MULTI-PROGRAM LABORATORIES. THE LABORATORY IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FFRDC) ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 35 AND OPERATED UNDER THIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING (M&O) CONTRACT, AS DEFINED IN FAR 17.6 AND DEAR 917.6.

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contracts · HT940210C0002
Award amount
$19,414,789,943

PROVIDE MANAGED CARE SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRICARE PROGRAM. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM IN OPERATING AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM COMBINING RESOURCES OF THE MILITARY'S DIRECT MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM AND THE CONTRACTORS MANAGED CARE SUPPORT TO PROVIDE HEALTH, MEDICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE NORTH REGION.

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contracts · N0001914C0050

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Department of Defense
Award amount
$3,010,046,249

IGF::OT::IGF PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (VXX) ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT (EMD) PHASE OF THE PROGRAM. THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES NOT-TO-EXCEED OPTION PRICES FOR LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION (LRIP) AND FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP).

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Sep 14, 2026

Foreign Service Modernization Act This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to U.S. Foreign Service (FS) management and operations, including an increased focus on expeditionary diplomacy (a concept that emphasizes diplomats conducting direct diplomacy in high-risk environments outside of the embassy), expanded hiring pathways, and additional training requirements. For example, the bill requires the Department of State to establish a team to develop a plan to improve the capability and willingness of FS members and leaders to engage in expeditionary diplomacy; a program to recruit qualified veterans and separating military personnel into the FS, including by integrating FS recruitment into military transition programs; and a Diplomatic Reserve Corps pilot program to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a trained reserve cadre providing a surge workforce to support foreign affairs contingencies. Additionally, the State Department is authorized to establish a structured training framework that is integrated into normal career progression with protected training periods (similar to the Armed Forces' professional military education model). The bill specifies that FS members must successfully complete specified leadership and management training prior to assuming leadership assignments; who participate in approved external training, education, or details shall have certain employment protections (such as eligibility for promotions and pay increases on the same basis as those not on such assignments); and who undergo full-time, department-funded language training for more than six months must serve at least three consecutive tours in positions requiring proficiency in that language, with assignments beginning immediately after such language training.

Sponsors

Mast, Brian J.
Cosponsor

Mast, Brian J.

Republican · FL-18 · M001199

Joined Jun 2, 2026
Website
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Phone
(202) 225-3026
Office
2182 Rayburn House Office Building

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