CER 25-0226 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

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
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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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

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Photo of Anita Bonds
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large