On the recordOctober 16, 1980
This bill provides the first comprehensive revision of personnel legislation for the United States Foreign Service in 34 years.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThis bill provides the first comprehensive revision of personnel legislation for the United States Foreign Service in 34 years.
Foreign Service Act of 1980 Statement on Signing H.R. 6790 Into Law
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