Congress·In Committee·S. 4002

Foreign Service: Raising the Mandatory Retirement Age

Foreign Service Age Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026

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This bill, introduced by Sen. Rosen and a bipartisan group of senators, would change the rules for when people working in the Foreign Service have to retire. Currently, these workers are forced to retire at age 65, but this plan would move that age to at least 67.
The new retirement age would match the Social Security Full Retirement Age. This means if the government raises the Social Security age in the future, the Foreign Service retirement age would automatically go up to match it.
This change affects diplomats and other staff who represent the United States in embassies and consulates around the world. It allows experienced employees to stay in their jobs longer if they want to keep working.
Supporters say this helps the government keep talented people who have years of experience in international relations. It also ensures that Foreign Service workers aren't forced out of their jobs before they are eligible for full Social Security benefits.

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Mar 5, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Foreign Service Age Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4002

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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