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US HB4297

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress within 120 days evaluating counterintelligence (CI) training provided to State Department personnel at high-risk diplomatic posts

  • Report must describe CI training content, frequency, and delivery formats (in-person, virtual, scenario-based), as well as how training is tailored to specific regional threat environments

  • Report must identify which personnel categories receive CI training, including Foreign Service Officers, Diplomatic Security Service agents, and locally employed staff

  • Report must assess interagency coordination, identify capability gaps in CI preparedness, and provide recommendations for improving training standards and delivery

  • Report submitted in unclassified form with optional classified annex; reporting requirements sunset two years after enactment

Legislative Description

Protecting American Diplomats Act

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

7/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs7/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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