H.R. 8987 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act
H.R. 8987 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 21, 2026, sponsored by Johnny Olszewski, Jr. with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor
Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (May 21, 2026)
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