Secure Our Embassies Act

This legislation, known as the "Secure Our Embassies Act" , seeks to address the increasing complexity of threats faced by United States diplomatic posts globally. Congress recognizes the critical need for seamless coordination among personnel responsible for information security, physical security, and facility operations to mitigate these evolving risks. The bill supports the Department of State's efforts to strengthen coordination among key roles such as Regional Security Officers, Diplomatic Technology Officers, and personnel from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, especially during facility design, construction, and operations. It also advocates for appropriate and role-specific counterintelligence (CI) and regional security training for these personnel, covering threat vectors, insider threats, foreign intelligence risks, and cyber vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the Act mandates the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 180 days. This report must detail actions taken and planned to improve coordination and implement CI training standards, including current requirements, planned improvements, and necessary resources.