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S2204Referred to Committee

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-28
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 73.0% (854 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001181

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

9 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-06-28

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2025-06-28

Plain-English Summary

The bill would strengthen protections and support for U.S. diplomats and embassy staff working overseas, addressing workplace safety, security measures, and employee benefits for the diplomatic workforce. It aims to ensure that American diplomats have the resources and safeguards they need while representing the country abroad, potentially affecting how the State Department manages and protects its employees in foreign posts.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

International Affairs
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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