2006—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 109–234, which directed substitution of “12 months” for “18 months” in section 903(a) of the Foreign Service Act, was executed to subsec. (a) of this section, which is section 903 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1994—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 103–236 inserted “(other than a member employed under section
3951 of this title)” after “member of the Service” in two places.