Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8167 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8167

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 30, 2026

Ms. Titus (for herself and Mr. Baumgartner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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A BILL

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026''.

SEC. 2. DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS.

Title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``CHAPTER 14--DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS

``Subchapter I--Diplomatic Reserve Corps

``SEC. 1401. DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS.

``(a) In General.--There is in the Department of State a Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is to assist the Secretary of State, the Department of State, and the Foreign Service in the discharge of their responsibilities and functions as authorized by law through the maintenance of a reserve of trained personnel available for active service when the needs of the Secretary, the Department, or the Service so require. ``(c) Nature of Corps.-- ``(1) In general.--The Diplomatic Reserve Corps is an independent personnel system within the Department of State. ``(2) Not an element of the foreign service.--The Diplomatic Reserve Corps is not a component or other element of the Foreign Service. Members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps, whether or not on active service, are not members of the Foreign Service.

``SEC. 1402. ELEMENTS.

``The Diplomatic Reserve Corps has four elements as follows: ``(1) The Senior Diplomatic Reserve. ``(2) The Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(3) The Diplomatic Reserve. ``(4) The Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.

``SEC. 1403. ADMINISTRATION.

``(a) Administration by Secretary of State.--Under the direction of the President, the Secretary of State shall administer and direct the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and shall coordinate its activities with the needs of the Department of State and the Foreign Service. ``(b) Assistance by Director General of the Foreign Service.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director General of the Foreign Service should assist the Secretary in the management of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(2) Delegation.--Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Director General may, in assisting the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1), delegate to an appropriate senior officer in the Department overall responsibility for management of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(c) Compatibility Between Diplomatic Reserve Corps and Foreign Service and Other Government Personnel Systems.--The Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall be administered to the extent practicable in conformity with policy and regulations applicable to the Foreign Service, in particular, and the policies and regulations of the Government, generally. ``(d) Relation and Responsibility of Bureaus, Offices, etc. of Department of State to Diplomatic Reserve Corps.--The bureaus, offices, and operating elements of the Department of State have the same relation and responsibility to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps as they do to the Foreign Service and the civil service of the Department. ``(e) Regulations; Delegation of Functions.-- ``(1) Regulations.--The regulations prescribed under section 206(a) may include regulations relating to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and the discharge of its functions. ``(2) Delegation of functions.--Section 206(b), relating to delegation of functions by the Secretary of State, applies to functions with respect to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps.

``SEC. 1404. AUTHORITY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

``The Diplomatic Reserve Corps is an operating unit of the Department of State for purposes of section 209, relating to the authorities and responsibilities of the Inspector General of the Department of State.

``SEC. 1405. HEADQUARTERS STAFF.

``(a) In General.--Members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps may be assigned to the headquarters of the Department of State to participate in the administration of this chapter and in the preparation of policies and regulations relating to the Corps. ``(b) Treatment Within Limitations on Staff Size.--Any members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps assigned to headquarters of the Department pursuant to subsection (a) are in addition to any other numbers of staff at the headquarters as otherwise authorized or limited by law. ``(c) Construction of Authorization.--The authority in subsection (a) may not be interpreted to prohibit or limit the assignment of members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to other posts, positions, or other locations of assignment, whether permanent or temporary, in the United States.

``SEC. 1406. RECRUITMENT.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State shall take appropriate actions to ensure that recruitment for the Diplomatic Reserve Corps ranges widely throughout the United States and is designed to obtain and maintain a Corps that is representative of the American people. ``(b) Personal Services Contracts.-- ``(1) Contracts authorized.--The Secretary may enter into one or more contracts with private individuals for personal services in connection with recruitment for the Diplomatic Reserve Corps, including to assist in the discharge of the requirement in subsection (a). ``(2) Not government employees.--Individuals under contract under this subsection shall not be considered employees of the United States for any purposes. However, the Secretary may specify in any such contract the applicability of a law administered by the Secretary to the activities of the individual covered by such contract.''.

SEC. 3. APPOINTMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 14 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), as added by section 2 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``Subchapter II--APPOINTMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS

``SEC. 1411. AUTHORIZED STRENGTH.

``(a) Authorized Strength.--The authorized strength of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps as of September 30 of each fiscal year as follows is the number specified for such fiscal year: ``(1) For fiscal year 2026, 250. ``(2) For fiscal year 2027, 500. ``(3) For fiscal year 2028, 750. ``(4) For any fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, 1,000. ``(b) Strength When Not Otherwise Prescribed by Law.--Whenever the authorized strength of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is not prescribed by law, it shall be prescribed by the President. ``(c) Strength of Senior Diplomatic Reserve.--Except as otherwise prescribed by law, the authorized strength of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve as of September 30 of each fiscal year may not exceed a number equal to 10 percent of the authorized strength of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps as of such date.

``SEC. 1412. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT.

``(a) In General.--An individual is eligible for appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps if the individual-- ``(1) is a citizen of the United States; ``(2) is at least 21 years of age; and ``(3) meets such physical, mental, and professional qualifications as the Secretary of State shall prescribe. ``(b) Higher Age Limit for Appointments for Certain Service.-- Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if the Secretary determines that the demands of particular service in the Diplomatic Reserve Corps can be met only by individuals of an age higher than that specified in that subsection, the Secretary may prescribe a higher age than that specified in that subsection as a qualification for appointment in the Corps for such service. ``(c) Physical Capacity for Service.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(3), if the Secretary determines that an individual who does not otherwise meet the physical qualifications prescribed pursuant to that subsection is capable of the physical discharge of the service in the Diplomatic Reserve Corps for which the individual would be appointed, the individual may be appointed to the Corps for such service. ``(2) Case-by-case determination.--Any determinations under paragraph (1) shall be made on case-by-case basis. The authority to make such determinations may not be delegated. ``(d) Examinations for Appointment.--The Secretary shall prescribe, as appropriate, written, oral, physical, foreign language, and other examinations for appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(e) Appointment of Veterans.-- ``(1) In general.--The fact that an applicant for appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is a veteran or disabled veteran shall be considered an affirmative factor in making appointments to the Corps. ``(2) Veteran or disabled veteran defined.--In this subsection, the term `veteran or disabled veteran' has the meaning given that term in section 301(c). ``(f) Prohibition on Simultaneous Service as Member of the Uniformed Services.-- ``(1) Prohibition.--An individual may not serve simultaneously as a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and a member of a uniformed service (whether as a regular or a reserve). ``(2) Uniformed service defined.--In this subsection, the term `uniformed service' means any of the uniformed services specified in section 2101(3) of title 5, United States Code.

``SEC. 1413. APPOINTMENTS GENERALLY.

``(a) Senior Diplomatic Reserve.--The President may, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint an individual as a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in the Senior Diplomatic Reserve. ``(b) Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.-- ``(1) Appointment by president.--The President may, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a retired career member of the Department of State (including a retired career member of the Foreign Service and a retired civilian officer or employee of the Department) as a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of State may appoint a retired career member of the Senior Foreign Service as a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve if there is no break in service between the individual's retirement from the Department and commencement of membership in the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(c) Diplomatic Reserve.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may appoint members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in the Diplomatic Reserve in accordance with this chapter and such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(2) Regulations.--Any regulations under paragraph (1) shall conform, to the extent practicable, to the regulations prescribed pursuant to section 303. ``(d) Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may appoint retired career employees of the Department (including retired career members of the Foreign Service and retired civilian officers or employees of the Department) as members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve in accordance with this chapter and such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(2) Regulations.--Any regulations under paragraph (1) shall conform, to the extent practicable, to the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (c)(2). ``(e) Term of Appointment.-- ``(1) Term of appointment in senior diplomatic reserve.-- The term of any appointment in the Senior Diplomatic Reserve under subsection (a) shall be such period as the President determines at the time of such appointment to be appropriate for the needs of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(2) Term of appointment in senior diplomatic retiree reserve.--The term of appointment under subsection (b) in the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve shall be as follows: ``(A) In the case of an individual appointed under subsection (b)(1), such period as the President determines at the time of such appointment to be appropriate for the needs of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(B) In the case of an individual appointed under subsection (b)(2), such period as the Secretary determines at the time of such appointment to be appropriate for the needs of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(3) Term of appointment in diplomatic reserve or diplomatic retiree reserve.--The term of any appointment under subsection (c) in the Diplomatic Reserve, or under subsection (d) in the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, shall be such period, not to exceed three years, as the Secretary determines as the time of such appointment to be appropriate for the needs of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(4) Renewal of appointments.--The appointment of any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps may, upon the successful completion of a term of appointment in the Corps, be renewed for a term of length provided for in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), as applicable, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(f) Probationary First Term of Appointment.--The first term of appointment of any member to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is a probationary period, and such appointment of such member to the Corps may be terminated by the President or the Secretary at any time during such period.

``SEC. 1414. APPOINTMENTS TO SALARY CLASSES.

``(a) Senior Diplomatic Reserve.--Appointment to the Senior Diplomatic Reserve under section 1413(a) shall be to a salary class established under section 1421 that is consistent with the qualifications and experience of the individual appointed. ``(b) Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.--Appointment to the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve shall be to a salary class as follows: ``(1) In the case of appointment under section 1413(b)(1), to a salary class established under section 1421 that is consistent with the qualifications and experience of the individual appointed. ``(2) In the case of appointment under section 1413(b)(2), to a salary class established under section 1421 that is no higher than such held by the individual at the time of retirement from the Department. ``(c) Diplomatic Reserve.--Appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve under section 1413(c) shall be to a salary class and step established under section 1422 that is consistent with the qualifications and experience of the individual appointed. ``(d) Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.--Appointment to the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve under section 1413(d) shall be to a salary class and step established under section 1422 that is no higher than such held by the member at the time of retirement from the Department.

``SEC. 1415. SKILL IDENTIFIERS FOR DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS MEMBERS.

``(a) Schedule of Identifiers.-- ``(1) Schedule required.--The Secretary of State shall prescribe a schedule for identifying the member skills of each member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the schedule required by paragraph (1) shall be to facilitate the ready identification of members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps with particular skills during mobilizations of members of the Corps under this chapter to assist the Secretary, the Department of State, and the Foreign Service in the discharge of their responsibilities and functions. ``(3) Nature of skills identifiers.--In order to best achieve the purpose described in paragraph (2), the identifiers of member skills prescribed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall conform, to the extent practicable, to the skill designators (commonly referred to as `skill codes') assigned to members of the Foreign Service. ``(b) Assignment of Identifiers.-- ``(1) Assignment upon appointment.--Upon the appointment of an individual as a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps, the Secretary shall assign the member a primary skill identifier, and any appropriate secondary and tertiary skill identifiers, in accordance with the schedule required by subsection (a). ``(2) Superseding assignment.--Upon any material change in the skills of a member for purposes of the schedule, the Secretary shall assign the member one or more new identifiers under the schedule appropriate to reflect such material change.''. (b) Eligibility for Diplomatic and Consular Commissions.--Section 312 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3952) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``or the Diplomatic Reserve Corps'' after ``the Service'' the first place it appears; and (B) by inserting ``or the Corps'' after ``the Service'' the second and third places it appears; and (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or the Diplomatic Reserve Corps'' after ``the Service''.

SEC. 4. COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 14 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), as amended by section 3(a) of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``Subchapter III--COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

``SEC. 1421. SALARIES OF SENIOR DIPLOMATIC RESERVE AND SENIOR DIPLOMATIC RETIREE RESERVE.

``(a) Salary Classes.--There shall be two salary classes for the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, with an appropriate title for each class prescribed by the President. ``(b) Basic Salary Ranges and Rates.-- ``(1) Salary ranges.--The President shall prescribe the ranges of basic salary for each salary class of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(2) Basic salary rates.-- ``(A) Maximum and minimum rates and related matters.--The second sentence of paragraph (1) of section 402(a), and paragraph (3) of that section, shall apply to the establishment and maintenance of basic salary rates under this subsection. ``(B) Rate payable to particular members.--The Secretary of State shall determine which basic salary rate within the ranges prescribed by the President under paragraph (1) shall be paid to each member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve in accordance with the provisions, and subject to the limitations, of section 402(a)(2). ``(c) Conformity to Senior Foreign Service.--The actions taken pursuant to this section shall conform, to the extent practicable, with actions taken pursuant to section 402(a) with respect to salaries of the Senior Foreign Service.

``SEC. 1422. DIPLOMATIC RESERVE SCHEDULE FOR DIPLOMATIC RESERVE AND DIPLOMATIC RETIREE RESERVE.

``(a) In General.--The President shall establish a Diplomatic Reserve Schedule which shall apply to members of the Diplomatic Reserve and the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(b) Classes and Steps.--The Diplomatic Reserve Schedule shall have 9 salary classes. Each salary class of the Schedule shall have 14 steps. ``(c) Basic Salary Ranges and Rates.-- ``(1) Salary ranges in classes.--The basic salary range for each salary class in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule shall be equivalent to the salary range for the analogous salary class in the Foreign Service Schedule under section 403. ``(2) Basic salary rates of steps.--The basic salary rate for each step within a salary class in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule shall be equivalent to the salary rate for the analogous step in the analogous salary in the Foreign Service Schedule. ``(3) Adjustments.--Salary rates established under this subsection shall be adjusted in accordance with section 5303 of title 5, United States Code, whenever adjustments are made pursuant to the Foreign Service Schedule pursuant to the last sentence of section 403.

``SEC. 1423. CHANGES IN SALARY CLASSES.

``Except as authorized by subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, changes in the salary class of a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, or of a member assigned to a salary class in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule shall be made only in accordance with subchapter IV.

``SEC. 1424. COMPUTATION OF BASIC PAY.

``Basic pay provided for by section 1421 or 1422 is payable to a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps on an hourly basis (as computed in accordance with section 5504(b) of title 5, United States Code), for each hour, or portion thereof, of active service in the Corps (whether active service under subchapter VI or active service for training under subchapter V).

``SEC. 1425. PERFORMANCE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR DIPLOMATIC RESERVE AND SENIOR DIPLOMATIC RETIREE RESERVE.

``(a) Eligibility.-- ``(1) In general.--Members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve are eligible to compete for performance pay in accordance with this section. ``(2) Construction of eligibility.--The fact that a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve competing for performance pay would, as a result of the payment of such pay, receive compensation exceeding the compensation of any other member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve shall not preclude the award or its payment. ``(b) Payment.-- ``(1) Lump sum payment.--Performance pay under this section shall be paid in a lump sum. ``(2) Construction with basic salary and other awards.-- Performance pay shall be in addition to the basic salary prescribed under section 1421 and any other award grantable or payable to members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(c) Award and Payment.-- ``(1) In general.--Awards of performance pay under this section shall be subject to the provisions of the first sentence of section 405(b). ``(2) Limitations.--In addition to the requirements provided for by paragraph (1), awards and payment of performance pay shall be subject to the following requirements and limitations: ``(A) Not more than 25 percent of the aggregate number of the members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve may receive performance pay in any fiscal year. ``(B) Performance pay shall be awardable to a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve as an annualized amount, but the amount payable shall be prorated from such annualized amount by the number of days in the rating period that the member was on active service (including active service under subchapter VI and active service for training under subchapter V). ``(C) Except as provided in subparagraphs (D) and (E), the annualized amount of performance pay awarded a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve may not exceed 20 percent of the annual rate of basic salary for that member under section 1421. ``(D) Not more than 6 percent of the aggregate number of members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve may be awarded performance pay in any fiscal year in an annualized amount which exceeds the percentage limitation specified in subparagraph (C). The annualized amount of performance pay awarded under this subparagraph to a member may not exceed, in any fiscal year, the percentage of basic pay established under section 4507(e)(1) of title 5, United States Code, for Meritorious Executives. ``(E) Not more than 1 percent of the aggregate number of members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve may be awarded performance pay in any fiscal year in an annualized amount which exceeds the percentage limitation specified in subparagraph (C). The annualized amount of performance pay awarded under this subparagraph to a member may not exceed, in any fiscal year, the percentage of basic pay established under section 4507(e)(2) of title 5, United States Code, for Distinguished Executives. Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), pay awarded under this subparagraph may be paid without proration for the number of days in the rating period that the member was on active service if the pay is awarded for a specific action. A member may not be awarded performance pay under subparagraph (D) and this subparagraph in any fiscal year. ``(F) Any award of performance pay under this section shall be subject to the limitation on certain payments under section 5307 of title 5, United States Code, or the limitation under section 402(a)(3) of this Act, whichever is higher. ``(G) Regulations prescribed pursuant to section 405(b)(5) shall apply to payments under this section which are made in the case of any individual whose death precludes payment under subparagraph (F). ``(d) Amount and Distribution of Awards.-- ``(1) Amount.--The Secretary shall determine the amount of performance pay available under this section each year for distribution among members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(2) Distribution.--The Secretary shall distribute performance pay to particular members under this section on the basis of recommendations by selection boards used under section 1442. ``(e) Grant of Certain Awards.--The President may grant awards of performance pay under this section provided for by subparagraphs (D) and (E) of subsection (c)(2) in the same manner as awards of performance pay are grantable under section 405(d). ``(g) Other Recognition of Meritorious or Distinguished Service.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide for recognition of the meritorious or distinguished service of any member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve by means other than an award of performance pay under this section in lieu of making such an award under this section.

``SEC. 1426. WITHIN-CLASS SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC RESERVE AND DIPLOMATIC RETIREE RESERVE.

``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to subsection (c), any member of the Diplomatic Reserve or the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve receiving a salary under the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule shall be advanced to the next higher salary step in the member's salary class at the beginning of the first applicable pay period following completion by the member of a period of 156 continuous weeks of membership in the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(b) Earlier Advancement for Meritorious Service.--The Secretary may advance a member to a higher salary step under subsection (a) without regard to the completion by the member of the period of continuous membership otherwise required by that subsection if the Secretary determines that the meritorious service of the member warrants such advancement. ``(c) No Advancement for Substandard Service.--A member may not be advanced to a higher salary step under subsection (a) at the end of the period of active service of the member described in that subsection if the active service member during such period is found, in a review by a selection board used under section 1442, to fall below the standards applicable to member's salary class.

``SEC. 1427. SPECIAL DIFFERENTIALS FOR MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC RESERVE AND DIPLOMATIC RETIREE RESERVE.

``(a) Special Differentials.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of State may pay special differentials, in addition to compensation otherwise authorized, to members of the Diplomatic Reserve and the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve who are required by nature of their assignments on active service under subchapter VI to perform additional work on a regular basis in substantial excess of normal requirements. ``(2) Amounts.--The amounts of special differentials paid under paragraph (1) for work shall be similar to special differentials paid for additional work paid to Foreign Service officers under section 412(a) for similar work. ``(b) Compensatory Time Off.--Nothing in this chapter or subchapter V of chapter 55 of title 5, United States Code, shall preclude the granting of compensatory time off for members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps on active service under subchapter VI.

``SEC. 1428. DIPLOMATIC RESERVE SERVICE AWARDS.

``(a) System of Awards Required.--The President shall establish and maintain a system of awards to confer appropriate recognition of outstanding contributions to the Nation by members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(b) Medals and Other Commendations.--The system of awards under this section shall provide for the presentation by the President and by the Secretary of medals or other suitable commendations for performance in the course of or beyond the call of duty which involves distinguished meritorious service to the Nation, including extraordinary valor in the face of danger to life or health. ``(c) Promotion of Recognized Human Rights as Basis for Awards.-- Distinguished meritorious service in the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, including the right to freedom of religion, shall serve as a basis for granting awards under the system of awards under this section.

``SEC. 1429. TREATMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS MEMBERS RECEIVING ANNUITIES UNDER OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.

``(a) No Termination or Reduction of Retirement Annuity or Pay.-- Notwithstanding any provision of section 824 or any other provision of law, the appointment to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps pursuant to subchapter II of a covered annuitant shall not operate to-- ``(1) terminate the payment of any retirement annuity, retired pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to such covered annuitant under the personnel system referred to in subsection (b) in which such covered annuitant is participating; or ``(2) reduce the amount of the retirement annuity, retired pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to such former participant under such personnel system. ``(b) Covered Annuitant.--For purposes of this section, a covered annuitant is any individual as follows: ``(1) An annuitant receiving a retirement annuity under subchapter I of chapter 8 (the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System) or subchapter II of that chapter (the Foreign Service Pension System). ``(2) An individual receiving retired or retainer pay under chapter 71 or 1223 of title 10, United States Code. ``(3) An annuitant receiving a retirement annuity under subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code (the Civil Service Retirement System), or chapter 84 of that title (the Federal Employees' Retirement System). ``(4) An annuitant receiving a retirement annuity, retired pay, or retainer pay under any other Federal Government personnel system. ``(c) Active Service Not Creditable Toward Retirement Annuity or Pay.-- ``(1) Service not creditable toward retirement annuity or pay under other personnel systems.--Active service in the Diplomatic Reserve Corps under this chapter of a covered annuitant shall not be treated as creditable service toward the computation or recomputation of the retirement annuity, retired pay, or retainer pay, as applicable, of the covered annuitant under the Federal Government personnel system in which the covered annuitant is participating. ``(2) Service not creditable toward retirement annuity under fsps for drc membership.--As provided by section 1481(b), active service in the Corps under this chapter of a covered annuitant is not creditable service toward entitlement to or computation of a retirement annuity in connection with membership in the Corps otherwise provided for by subchapter VIII.

``SEC. 1430. HEALTH CARE.

``(a) Participation in FEHBP.--A member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who is not otherwise eligible for participation in the program of health insurance under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, shall be deemed an employee for purposes of participation in that program and be treated as if the member were a member of the uniformed services, subject to any conditions and limitations applicable to similarly situated members of the uniformed services participating in that program. ``(b) Participation in Foreign Service Health Program.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and their families are eligible for health care under the health care program under section 904. ``(2) Limitation on eligibility of family members.--Members of the family of a member of the Corps are not covered by the authority in subsection (b)(2) or (d) of section 904 unless such members of the family are accompanying such member of the Corps on an assignment abroad. ``(3) Administration.-- ``(A) Review.--In carrying out the continuing review of the health care program under section 904 required by subsection (f) of that section, the Secretary of State shall take into account the provision of health care to members of the Corps and their families under this subsection. ``(B) Reimbursements.--Any reimbursements paid to the Department of State for health care provided pursuant to this section shall be credited and available in accordance with the provisions of section 904(g).

``SEC. 1431. DEATH GRATUITY.

``(a) Payment Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may provide for payment of a gratuity to the surviving dependents of any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who dies as a result of injuries sustained in the performance of active service under subchapter VI abroad, in an amount equal to one year's salary at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code, at the time of death. ``(2) Limitation on eligible survivors.--A survivor is eligible for payment of a gratuity under this section only if the survivor is described by section 414(d). ``(b) Guidance.--The payment of a death gratuity under this section shall be made in accordance with the guidance issued under section 413(c). ``(c) Construction of Payment.--Any death gratuity payment made under this section shall be held to have been a gift and shall be in addition to any other benefit payable from any source.

``SEC. 1432. GROUP LIFE INSURANCE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE TO DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS MEMBERS KILLED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS.

``(a) Eligibility.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding the amounts specified in chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who dies as a result of injuries sustained while on active service under subchapter VI abroad because of an act of terrorism shall be eligible for a special payment in an amount equal to the special payment authorized by section 415(a)(1) at the time of death, which shall be in addition to any employer provided life insurance coverage. ``(2) Act of terrorism defined.--In this subsection, the term `act of terrorism' has the meaning given that term in section 140(d) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 (22 U.S.C. 2656f(d)). ``(b) Designation of Beneficiary.--A payment made under this section shall be made in accordance with the guidance issued under section 413(c). ``(c) Construction of Payment.--A payment made under this section should not be used to reduce any other payment to which a recipient is otherwise eligible under Federal law.

``SEC. 1433. SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

``(a) Educational Assistance.--The Secretary of State shall, in accordance with the guidance issued under section 413(c), provide educational assistance to a beneficiary of any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who dies while on active service under subchapter VI abroad because of an act of terrorism to meet, in whole or in part, the expenses incurred by the beneficiary in pursuing a program of education at an educational institution, including subsistence, tuition, fees, supplies, books, equipment, and other educational costs. ``(b) Amount of Assistance.--The amount and aggregate period of educational assistance provided to a beneficiary under this section shall be governed by the provisions of section 416(b). ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `act of terrorism' has the meaning given that term in section 1432(a)(2). ``(2) The terms `program of education' and `educational institution' have the meanings given such terms in section 3501 of title 38, United States Code.

``SEC. 1434. TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State may carry out a program for payment of travel and related expenses of members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps on active service and their families. ``(b) Costs and Expenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The expenses payable under the program authorized by subsection (a) may include such costs and expenses specified in paragraphs (1) through (15) of section 901 as the Secretary considers appropriate for members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and their families. ``(2) Conformity to expenses for members of foreign service.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the expenses payable for members of the Corps and their families under the program are similar to expenses payable for similarly situated members of the Foreign Service and their families under section 901. ``(c) Loan of Household Effects.--The Secretary may provide members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps with household furnishing and equipment for the same purpose, and on the same basis, as the Secretary provides such furnishing and equipment to similarly situated members of the Foreign Service under section 902.

``SEC. 1435. REPRESENTATION EXPENSES.

``In providing for official receptions and payment of entertainment and representational expenses under section 905, the Secretary of State may provide for such receptions, and payment of such expenses, for members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps and their families for the same purpose, and subject to the same requirements, as are specified in that section.''. (b) Ineligibility of Diplomatic Reserve Corps Members for Overtime Pay.--Section 5541(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended in the flush matter following subparagraph (C)-- (1) by redesignating clauses (xvi) and (xvii) as clauses (xvii) and (xviii), respectively; and (2) by inserting after clause (xv) the following new clause (xvi): ``(xvi) A member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps (including a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve, the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, the Diplomatic Reserve, and the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve);''.

SEC. 5. PROMOTION.

Chapter 14 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), as amended by section 4(a) of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``Subchapter IV--PROMOTION

``SEC. 1441. PROMOTION.

``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Members of senior diplomatic reserve.--Members of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve are promoted by appointment under section 1413(a) in the Senior Diplomatic Reserve to the higher salary class in the Senior Diplomatic Reserve and Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(2) Members of senior diplomatic retiree reserve.-- Members of the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve are promoted by appointment under section 1413(b)(1) in the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve to the higher salary class in the Senior Diplomatic and Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve. ``(3) Members of diplomatic reserve and diplomatic retiree reserve.--Members of the Diplomatic Reserve and members of the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve are promoted-- ``(1) in the case of members of the Diplomatic Reserve, into the Senior Diplomatic Reserve, by appointment under section 1413(a), subject to the provisions of subsection (c); ``(2) in the case of members of the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, into the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve by appointment under section 1413(b)(1), subject to the provisions of subsection (c); or ``(3) in the case of other members, by appointment to a higher salary class in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule under section 1413(c) or 1413(d), as applicable to the member concerned. ``(b) Basis for Promotions.-- ``(1) Recommendations and rankings of selection boards.-- Promotions of members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall be based upon the rankings and recommendations of selection boards provided for in section 1442. ``(2) Satisfactory performance.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may by regulation specify categories of members of the Corps and other members of the Corps who may receive promotions on the basis of satisfactory performance. ``(c) Promotion of Members of Diplomatic Reserve Into Senior Diplomatic Reserve and Members of Diplomatic Retiree Reserve Into Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.-- ``(1) In general.--Promotions of members of the Diplomatic Reserve into the Senior Diplomatic Reserve, and of members of the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve into the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, shall be made in accordance with the provisions of section 601(c), except that the requirements of paragraph (6) of that section shall not apply. ``(2) Administration.--In the administration of section 601(c) for purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) any reference to the Foreign Service shall be deemed to be a reference to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps; ``(B) any reference to the Senior Foreign Service shall be deemed to be a reference to the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, as applicable; and ``(C) any reference to a career member of the Foreign Service assigned to class 1 in the Foreign Service Schedule shall be deemed to be a reference to a member of the Diplomatic Reserve or a member of the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, as applicable, assigned to class 1 in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule.

``SEC. 1442. SELECTION BOARDS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State shall use selection boards for purposes with respect to members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps set forth in subsection (c). ``(b) Establishment of Boards or Use of Existing Boards.-- ``(1) In general.--Selection boards used by the Secretary under this section may, at the election of the Secretary, be-- ``(A) boards established by the Secretary pursuant to this section; or ``(B) boards established by the Secretary pursuant to section 602 for the purposes set forth in subsection (a) of that section with respect to members of the Foreign Service. ``(2) Requirements for establishment of boards.--In establishing selection boards using the authority in paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 602. ``(c) Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--The purposes of selection boards under this section shall be to evaluate the performance of members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps, to rank the members of each salary class of the Corps on relative performance, and to make recommendations in connection with each of the following: ``(A) Promotions in accordance with section 1441. ``(B) Awards of performance pay under section 1425. ``(C) Denials of within-class step increases under section 1426(c). ``(D) Grants of limited extensions of appointment to members whose maximum time in class expires under section 1447(a)(3). ``(E) Such other actions as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation, which actions shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the actions, if any, prescribed by the Secretary under section 602(a). ``(2) Precepts.--Selection boards shall act pursuant to this subsection with respect to members of the Corps in accordance with precepts prescribed by the Secretary. Such precepts shall, to the extent practicable, conform to precepts for selection boards acting with respect to members of the Foreign Service prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to chapter 6.

``SEC. 1443. BASIS FOR SELECTION BOARD REVIEW AND RECORDS.

``(a) In General.--The basis for selection board review for purposes set forth in section 1442(c), and the precepts used by selection boards in such review, with respect to members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall be governed by the provisions of section 603. ``(b) Accounting for Gratuitous Service.--In undertaking a review for purposes set forth in section 1442(c), a selection board may afford such credit for gratuitous service (including the nature and length of such service) by a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps under section 1454 during the review period as the Secretary of State shall prescribe in regulations. ``(c) Administration.--In the administration of subsection (a) with respect to members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps-- ``(1) any reference in section 603 to the Foreign Service shall be deemed to be a reference to the Diplomatic Reserve Corps; and ``(2) any reference in such section to the Senior Foreign Service shall be deemed a reference to the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, as applicable. ``(d) Records.-- ``(1) In general.--The provisions of section 604(a) apply to records in connection with selection board reviews with respect to members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps under this section in the same manner, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as such provisions apply to records in connection with selection board reviews of members of the Foreign Service under chapter 6. ``(2) Records of disciplinary actions.--In accordance with section 604(b), any record of disciplinary action that includes a suspension of more than five days taken against a member of the Corps shall remain a part of the personnel records of the member until the member is next promoted.

``SEC. 1444. IMPLEMENTATION OF SELECTION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROMOTION.

``(a) Submittal to Secretary of State.--Recommendations for promotion made by selection boards under this chapter shall be submitted to the Secretary of State in rank order by specialization within a salary class. ``(b) Use of Rankings.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary shall make appointments and, with respect to appointments into or within the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve, shall make recommendations to the President for promotions, in accordance with the ranking of selection boards submitted pursuant to subsection (a). ``(c) Exceptions Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--In special circumstances set forth in regulations, the Secretary may remove the name of an individual from a rank order list submitted by a selection board under subsection (a) or delay the promotion of an individual named in such a list. ``(2) Conformity to regulations applicable to foreign service.--The regulations referred to in paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable, conform to the regulations applicable to the Foreign Service under section 605(b).

``SEC. 1445. OTHER BASES FOR INCREASING PAY.

``The Secretary of State may pursuant to the recommendation of an equal employment opportunity appeals examiner or the Special Counsel of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and shall pursuant to a decision or order of the Merit Systems Protection Board-- ``(1) recommend to the President a promotion of a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps under subsection (a) or (b)(1) of section 1413; ``(2) promote a member of the Corps under subsection (b)(2), (c), or (d) of section 1413; ``(3) grant performance pay to a member of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve or the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve under section 1425; or ``(4) grant a within-class salary increase under section 1426 to a member of the Corps who is assigned to a salary class in the Diplomatic Reserve Schedule.

``SEC. 1446. AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS RETROACTIVE.

``(a) Authority.--In cases in which the Secretary of State has exercised the authority in section 1444(c), and in implementing section 1445, the Secretary may, in special circumstances set forth in regulations, recommend retroactive promotions by the President, make retroactive promotions, grant performance pay, and make retroactive within-class salary step increases. ``(b) Conformity to Regulations Applicable to Foreign Service.--The regulations referred to in subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, conform to the regulations applicable to the Foreign Service under section 606(b).''.

SEC. 6. SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, SERVICE FOR TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICE AUTHORITIES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 14 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), as amended by section 5 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``Subchapter V--SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, SERVICE FOR TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICE

``SEC. 1451. GENERAL ANNUAL SERVICE OBLIGATIONS.

``(a) In General.--Except as specifically provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State and subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d), each member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall be required each year to-- ``(1) perform active service for training under this subchapter consisting of-- ``(A) not fewer than 24 days of scheduled training, with such training performed-- ``(i) during 12 appropriate 2-day periods, one such period each calendar month; and ``(ii) if required by the Secretary, at such other times, and for such durations, as the Secretary considers appropriate; and ``(B) not fewer than 14 days of scheduled training and orientation, with such training and orientation performed-- ``(i) during a single, continuous 14-day period; and ``(ii) if required by the Secretary, at such other times, and for such durations, as the Secretary considers appropriate; and ``(2) perform active service under subchapter VI for not more than 30 days at such times, and for such durations, as the Secretary considers appropriate. ``(b) Exception for Members Performing Long-Duration Active Service.--A member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who performs a continuous period of active service (not including any active service for training under subsection (a)(1) of more than 365 days) may not be required to perform active service or active service for training under subsection (a) during the 365-day period beginning on the day after the last day of such period of active service. ``(c) Inapplicability of Training Requirement to Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve and Diplomatic Retiree Reserve.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Senior Diplomatic Retiree Reserve or the Diplomatic Retiree Reserve may not be required to perform active service for training under subsection (a)(1). ``(2) Certain training requirable.--The Secretary may require a member referred to in paragraph (1) to perform active service for training under subsection (a)(1) if the Secretary considers the training to be provided during such service to be necessary to sustain, enhance or improve, or supplement the member's skills or experience for optimal performance in the Diplomatic Reserve Corps. ``(d) Exclusion of Travel Time in Satisfaction of Period of Training.--In determining the satisfaction by a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps of a required duration of training under subsection (a)(1), any period of travel of the member to and from such training shall not be taken into account.

``SEC. 1452. INACTIVE STATUS.

``(a) Inactive Status.--When an authority designated by the Secretary of State considers it in the best interest of the Department of State, a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps who cannot perform active service under subchapter VI or active service for training under this subchapter, may, if otherwise qualified, be transferred to inactive status in the Corps. ``(b) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be administered under regulations prescribed by the Secretary. ``(2) Conditions for return to active status.--The regulations under paragraph (1) shall specify the conditions, if any, under which a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps in inactive status is entitled to be returned to active status in the Corps. ``(c) Nature of Inactive Status.--While in inactive status under this section, a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is not eligible for compensation and other benefits under subchapter III or promotion under subchapter IV and does not accrue credit toward retirement under section 1483(b) for purposes of subchapter VIII. ``(d) Treatment for Authorized Strength Purposes.--While in inactive status under this section, a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps does not count against any authorized strength of the Corps, including any limitation on the strength of the Senior Diplomatic Reserve.

``SEC. 1453. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION.

``(a) Specification of Training and Orientation.--The Director of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center shall, under the direction and subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, develop the nature and scope of the following in connection with active service for training to be provided members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps under this subchapter: ``(1) The training to be provided to members for purposes of section 1451(a)(1)(A). ``(2) The training and orientation to be provided to members for purposes of section 1451(a)(1)(B). ``(b) Specific Elements.--The training and the training and orientation developed pursuant to subsection (a) for members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall include the following: ``(1) Training for foreign language proficiency. ``(2) Training for career development, consistent with the program required by section 703. ``(3) Training on human rights, religious freedom, and human trafficking, refugees, child soldiers, and economic and commercial diplomacy, consistent with the requirements of section 708. ``(4) Training on multilateral diplomacy, consistent with the requirements of section 7111(c) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. 4029). ``(5) Training and training and orientation on such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. ``(c) Conformity With Training and Orientation Provided the Foreign Service.--The training and the training and orientation developed pursuant to this section for members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps shall conform, to the extent practicable, to the training, orientation, and career development provided to members of the Foreign Service pursuant to chapter 7. ``(d) Provision of Training and Orientation.--In providing training and training and orientation to members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps pursuant to this section, the Secretary may use any of the authorities specified in section 704 to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as the Secretary uses such authorities in the exercise of functions under chapter 7.

``SEC. 1454. GRATUITOUS SERVICE.

``Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of State may accept the gratuitous service of a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps with respect to the following: ``(1) Furtherance of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the Corps. ``(2) Consultation in matters relating to the Department of State.''. (b) Role of National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Training and Orientation of Diplomatic Reserve Corps.--Section 701(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4021(a)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and the Diplomatic Reserve Corps'' after ``the Service'' the first place it appears; and (2) by inserting ``and members of the Corps'' after ``the Service'' the second place it appears.

SEC. 7. ACTIVE SERVICE.

Chapter 14 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), as amended by section 6 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

``Subchapter VI--ACTIVE SERVICE

``SEC. 1461. GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR CALL TO ACTIVE SERVICE.

``(a) National Emergency Declared by Congress.--In time of a national emergency declared by Congress, or when otherwise authorized by law, an authority designated by the Secretary of State may, without the consent of the member, call any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active service for the duration of the emergency and for six months thereafter. ``(b) National Emergency Declared by President.-- ``(1) In general.--In time of a national emergency declared by the President, or when otherwise authorized by law, the Secretary may, without the consent of the member, call any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active duty for not more than 12 consecutive months. ``(2) Fair treatment in recall.--To achieve fair treatment between members of the Corps who are being considered for recall to duty without their consent under this subsection, consideration shall be given to-- ``(A) the length and nature of prior service in the Corps, with greater weight afforded to service abroad than to service in the United States, to ensure such sharing of exposure to hazards as the national security will reasonably allow; ``(B) family responsibilities; and ``(C) employment necessary to maintain the national health, safety, or interest. ``(3) Limitation on aggregate number on active service.-- The number of members of the Corps on active service under this subsection at any one time during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to 75 percent of the authorized strength of the Corps as of the end of the fiscal year. ``(4) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify Congress prior to calling members of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active duty pursuant to this subsection. ``(5) Joint resolution of disapproval.--If any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps is called to active duty pursuant to this subsection and remains on active duty for any period of time that exceeds the time limitation described in paragraph (1), such active duty status may be terminated pursuant to the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. ``(c) Limited Duration Service.--At any time, the Secretary may, without the consent of the member, call any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active service for not more than 15 days a year. ``(d) Failure To Perform Obligated Service.-- ``(1) In general.--When the Secretary determines, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, that a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps has failed to participate in active service required by this subchapter or active service for training required by subchapter V, or has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of any such service, the Secretary may, without the consent of the member, call the member to active service for the performance of active service or active service for training, as the case may be, for not more than 45 days. ``(2) Single call per year.--A member of the Corps may be called to active service under this subsection only once each calendar year. ``(e) Active Service With Member Consent.--At any time, the Secretary may call a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active service, or retain the member on active service, with the consent of the member.

``SEC. 1462. ACTIVE SERVICE TO AUGMENT UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITIES.

``(a) In General.--When the President determines it necessary to augment the diplomatic efforts of the United States, the President may authorize the Secretary of State, without the consent of the member, to call any member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active service for not more than 365 consecutive days. ``(b) Scope of Authority.--The authority in subsection (a) includes authority to call a member of the Diplomatic Reserve Corps to active service to provide assistance in responding to an emergency involving any of the following: ``(1) Attack on a diplomatic or consular facility of the United States. ``(2) Terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack against United States interests or citizens abroad that results, or could result, in significant loss of life or property. ``(3) Natural or man-made disaster abroad. ``(4) Attack or threat of attack on any nation with which the United States has friendly relations. ``(c)

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