United States Foreign Service Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors the United States Foreign Service on its 100th anniversary, acknowledging the contributions of nearly 17,000 diplomats and consular officers. The bill formally recognizes the institution's history, which began in 1924 when diplomatic and consular services were unified, and celebrates their ongoing work in promoting peace, democracy, and international cooperation. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to the Foreign Service's legacy and future efforts in global diplomacy.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 6, 2024
Signed May 7, 2024
Floor votes · Council May 7, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 7, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 7, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
May 6, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0226 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
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