Foreign Service Modernization Act

The Foreign Service Modernization Act aims to reform the U.S. diplomatic workforce by updating recruitment, training, and management policies. It requires the State Department to recruit more broadly from community colleges and technical schools, establish a new Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program, and create a pilot Diplomatic Reserve Corps to handle crises. The bill also mandates comprehensive training on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and crisis leadership, while strengthening protections for officers pursuing external education and clarifying rules for promotions and assignments.