The Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act amends federal law to make it easier for the State Department to bring back retired or separated Foreign Service officers. The bill expands the existing recall authority to include not just retired members but also those who were separated from the service, and it creates a five-year window during which former career members can request reappointment. Once approved, the bill requires the State Department to complete reappointment within 180 days and incorporate recalled officers into the regular assignment process with full standing. The legislation also mandates that the Secretary of State submit annual reports to Congress detailing how many officers were recalled and reappointed, along with their grades and positions both before and after reappointment. The reporting requirement begins within 60 days of the bill's enactment and continues each year thereafter.
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