Office of Medical Services
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 › Title I — Organization and operations › Subtitle A — Management and consular affairs
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Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following: (p) Office of Medical Services There shall be in the Department of State a Chief Medical Officer, to be appointed by the Secretary of State, who— (1) shall lead the Office of Medical Services; and (2) as required by section 904 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084), shall be responsible to the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters relating to the clinical and mental health programs of the Department and all related activities, in accordance with the needs of the Department..