Foreign Service Modernization Act
Sponsored by Michael Lawler RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: International Affairs.
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Cosponsors
3 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Brian J. Mast RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ryan Mackenzie RRepublican | |
| Craig A. Goldman RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5913-5922)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9086.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5913-5924)
- Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)Referred To, September 17, 2026
- Ways and Means Committee (House)Referred To, June 2, 2026
- Foreign Affairs Committee (House)Referred To, June 2, 2026
Hearings
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