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US HB4891

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/5/2025

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 180 days on actions to improve coordination among security personnel at U.S. diplomatic posts and implement counterintelligence training standards

  • Strengthens coordination among Regional Security Officers (RSOs), Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs), Regional Security Engineering Officers (RSEOs), and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations personnel during design, construction, and operations of overseas facilities

  • Requires role-specific counterintelligence and regional security training for diplomatic security personnel, addressing insider threats, foreign intelligence collection risks, and cyber vulnerabilities

  • Supports development of joint training modules and inter-bureau counterintelligence briefings to prevent siloed operational cultures and reinforce shared security responsibilities

Legislative Description

Secure Our Embassies Act

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

8/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs8/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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