A bill to raise the Foreign Service mandatory retirement age by aligning it with the Social Security Full Retirement Age, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S 4002 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would increase the mandatory retirement age for U.S. Foreign Service officers by tying it to the Social Security Full Retirement Age. Currently, Foreign Service members must retire at a set age; this bill would allow them to work longer by aligning their retirement requirements with the age when people become eligible for full Social Security benefits (which ranges from 66 to 67, depending on birth year). The bill's language indicates there may be additional provisions beyond this main change, though specific details aren't provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** This legislation directly affects U.S.

Foreign Service officers—diplomats and staff who work for the State Department abroad and domestically. Indirectly, it could impact foreign policy operations and staffing levels across American embassies and diplomatic missions worldwide. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No further action has been taken at this time.