United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 8642 — PATH to the Foreign Service Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

This bill creates a career pathway for former USAID officers to join the Foreign Service.

The PATH to the Foreign Service Act allows former USAID officers to transition into the Foreign Service without taking the entrance exam and provides them hiring preferences. This aims to recognize their previous service and streamline their appointment process.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill means that former USAID workers have a clearer path to Foreign Service careers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8642?
HR 8642 is sponsored by Titus, Dina (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8642?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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