To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide for portability of professional licenses, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 hr 10358, also known as the Portability of Professional Licenses Act, aims to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 in order to allow individuals serving in the Foreign Service to have their professional licenses remain valid across state lines. This means that if a Foreign Service officer is transferred to a different state or country, they will not have to go through the process of obtaining a new license in order to continue practicing their profession.

The bill also includes provisions for the recognition of licenses obtained in foreign countries, as long as they meet certain criteria and are deemed equivalent to US professional licenses. This will make it easier for Foreign Service officers who have obtained licenses in other countries to continue practicing their profession in the United States.

Overall, the Portability of Professional Licenses Act aims to streamline the process for Foreign Service officers to maintain their professional licenses while serving abroad, and to ensure that their skills and qualifications are recognized and valued both domestically and internationally.