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US HB4297
Bill
Status
7/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Report must identify which personnel categories receive CI training, including Foreign Service Officers, Diplomatic Security Service agents, and locally employed staff
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Report must assess interagency coordination, identify capability gaps in CI preparedness, and provide recommendations for improving training standards and delivery
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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