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Foreign Service Bill, 2024
Provides for the establishment and administration of the Department of Foreign Service and related institutional arrangements.

Allocates funding for renewable energy projects, grid modernization, and EV charging infrastructure.

Status:  PASSED FOREIGN SERVICE
Status:
INTRODUCED
Nov 2, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Key Facts
Status: Passed
Category: Foreign Service
Scope: National
Last Update: Mar 11, 2026
Status:
Introduced
Category:
Scope:
Last Update:
Environment
National
Nov 2, 2023
Why This Matters

Foreign-service administration affects diplomatic representation, consular support, and institutional organization.

This bill affects how the country invests in renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicle charging.

If passed, it could lower long-term electricity costs and reduce reliance on imported fuel.

Overview

Provides for the establishment and administration of the Department of Foreign Service and related institutional arrangements.

This bill proposes funding for renewable energy infrastructure including modernization of the national grid and expansion of electric vehicle charging networks.

The proposal aims to increase energy independence and reduce long term electricity costs.

Key Provisions
  • Provides for the establishment of the Department of Foreign Service.
  • Provides for administration of the Foreign Service.
- Funding allocated for national grid modernization
- Expansion of EV charging network
- Renewable energy infrastructure grants
- Energy independence initiative
Documents & Sources
Full Text of the Bill (PDF)
Committee Review Summary (PDF)
EV Charging Infrastructure Report
Timeline / Updates
Official bill text available in Bahamas Laws repository.
Nov 2, 2023
Bill introduced in Parliament.
Nov 18, 2023
The bill has been proposed and awaiting committee review. Committee hearings begin.
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