A resolution designating May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
SRES 678 designates May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day" to honor current and former members of the U.S. Foreign Service, including those who died while serving. The resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Foreign Service (established by the Rogers Act of 1924) and acknowledges the work of approximately 16,000 Foreign Service personnel worldwide. It does not create new policies or obligations but serves as a symbolic recognition of their diplomatic, security, and humanitarian contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced May 8, 2024
Last action May 8, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
May 8, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3626; text: CR S3599)
upper
May 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3626; text: CR S3599)
upper
May 8, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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