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US HB4891
Bill
Status
8/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress within 180 days on actions to improve coordination among security personnel at U.S. diplomatic posts and implement counterintelligence training standards
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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
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Requires role-specific counterintelligence and regional security training for diplomatic security personnel, addressing insider threats, foreign intelligence collection risks, and cyber vulnerabilities
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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