Committee member proposes amendment to align Foreign Service training with 'America first' principles

Jun 22, 2026

A member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs proposed an amendment to require Foreign Service Institute training materials to be "consistent with American values and American first principles," arguing such training should prioritize U.S. security and economic interests; the transcript records the proposal but no vote or outcome.

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A committee member at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing introduced an amendment to require that Foreign Service Institute training materials be "consistent with American values and American first principles," saying the change would ensure diplomats prioritize U.S. interests.

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