To provide for the establishment of a Foreign Service grievance procedure.

Summary

Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to provide a grievance procedure for Foreign Service officers and employees and their survivors. Directs the Secretary of State to promulgate regulations setting forth grievance procedures. Entitles a grievant to file a grievance with a board of independent, distinguished U.S. citizens if informal procedures do not resolve the grievance. Requires a grievance to be filed within eight months after the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the discovery of grounds for the grievance. Sets forth procedures to be followed by the board in considering the validity of a grievance. Sets forth the rights of grievants. Makes the board's recommendations final and binding on all the parties, unless the Secretary determines that U.S. foreign policy or security will be adversely affected. Requires the grievant to elect between pursuing relief under this Act or under any other relief provisions. Authorizes judicial review of any regulations or actions of the Secretary or the board pursuant to this Act.

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Timeline

1. 15 May 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 May 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 May 1980

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
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