This bill would raise the mandatory retirement age for Foreign Service officers from 65 to either 67 or the Social Security Full Retirement Age, whichever is higher. The change would apply to U.S. diplomats, embassy staff, and other career Foreign Service employees who currently must retire at 65 under existing law. The legislation aligns the Foreign Service retirement requirement with Social Security rules, which have gradually increased the full retirement age over time and continue to adjust. No specific funding authorization or implementation timeline is included in the bill text. The measure was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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