Diplomatic Reserve Corps Pilot Program Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new group of trained workers who can be called into action during international emergencies. These workers would help the State Department handle crises like wars, natural disasters, or the evacuation of Americans from foreign countries.
• The program would start by hiring retired Foreign Service officers who already have experience working in embassies. It would begin with 250 members and could grow by 250 more each year for three years.
• The goal of this test program is to see if the United States should have a permanent reserve force for diplomacy, similar to how the military uses the National Guard or Reserves.
• Members of the corps would undergo regular training in security and medical readiness. This ensures they are prepared to deploy quickly to help with embassy work or assist Americans traveling abroad during a crisis.

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