Consular Fellows Program: Extension of Work Terms
The Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Foreign Relations for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Bipartisan support and a clear need for staffing ahead of major international events make this likely to move, though many bills still stall in committee.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026
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