I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2023 Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To ensure that Foreign Service officers are evaluated and given opportunities for advancement based on their conformance to merit system principles, to require the review of Performance Improvement Plans during tenure and promotion appraisals of Foreign Service officers, and to eliminate the requirement for the inclusion of a public member on selection boards.