Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

Key Points

• This bill prevents foreign affairs agencies from laying off more than 50 employees in any six-month period without first providing a detailed report to Congress. This includes agencies like the State Department, USAID, and the Peace Corps.
• Agencies would be required to prove they tried other options first, such as moving workers to different roles, before cutting their jobs. They must also explain how the layoffs would affect America's ability to compete with other countries.
• Most diplomatic workers would get at least 120 days of notice before a layoff, and never less than 60 days. This gives employees more time to find new work or plan for their future compared to current rules.
• The bill gives a special board the power to hear complaints from workers who feel they were laid off unfairly. This provides a way for employees to challenge job cuts if they believe the rules were not followed.
• The State Department would have to brief Congress before making any major changes to its official rulebook. This ensures that lawmakers are aware of significant policy shifts before they happen.

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