Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

S.Amdt. 3541

S.Amdt. 3541 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3541, submitted by Mr. Van Hollen, aims to change the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

The purpose of this amendment is to add a new provision regarding the adjustment of time in class for certain Foreign Service members.

Specifically, it adds that if a career member of the Foreign Service is not eligible for voluntary retirement or an immediate annuity, their time in class shall be extended for up to 2 years if it is needed to make them eligible for an immediate annuity.