US SB2204

Prohibits covered foreign affairs agencies from separating more than 50 employees through reductions in force during any 6-month period unless they first submit detailed justifications to Congress at least 20 days before notifying affected employees

Requires agencies to explain steps taken to exhaust alternatives (including reassignment), assess mission impact, and evaluate effects on U.S. diplomatic presence and ability to compete with adversaries before conducting large-scale layoffs

Establishes Foreign Service reduction in force procedures requiring worldwide competitive areas by rank and specialty, determinations based primarily on performance from selection board rankings, and 120 days advance notice (minimum 60 days)

Sets a 60-day notice period for civil service reductions in force at covered agencies and extends from 5 to 8 years the retention period for certain Foreign Affairs Manual records

Applies to Department of State, USAID, Millennium Challenge Corporation, DFC, Peace Corps, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and U.S. Agency for Global Media