To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify the requirements relating to reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 9728

The bill titled "To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify the requirements relating to reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes", designated as H.R. 9728 in the 119th Congress, aims to adjust the criteria concerning reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain Federal employees under the Foreign Service Act of 1980. Introduced on July 16, 2026, the bill seeks to make specific modifications to the existing processes and regulations governing reductions in force within the Foreign Service and related federal positions.

Current Status of Bill HR 9728

Bill HR 9728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2026. Bill HR 9728 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2026. Bill HR 9728's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. as of July 16, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9728

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify the requirements relating to reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.