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Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026

6/18/2026, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 4680

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation S. 4680 aims to authorize the Secretary of State to extend limited consular appointments to eight years. It includes a provision for an additional two-year extension to cater to the needs of the Foreign Service.

Current Status of Bill S 4680

Bill S 4680 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2026. Bill S 4680 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2026.  Bill S 4680's most recent activity was Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of June 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4680

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4680

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4680

A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to extend limited consular appointments to eight years, with an additional two-year extension for needs of the Foreign Service.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to extend limited consular appointments to eight years, with an additional two-year extension for needs of the Foreign Service.

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