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Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act

USA119th CongressHR-4997| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to enhance the counterintelligence capabilities of certain special agents. It mandates that Diplomatic Security special agents receive specific, substantive, and mandatory counterintelligence training . This training is specifically required for agents assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or those deployed to high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts . The Department of State's Office of Counterintelligence will be responsible for providing this essential training, aiming to bolster security measures and preparedness in challenging environments.
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Timeline
Aug 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • August 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act

USA119th CongressHR-4997| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2025
This bill amends the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to enhance the counterintelligence capabilities of certain special agents. It mandates that Diplomatic Security special agents receive specific, substantive, and mandatory counterintelligence training . This training is specifically required for agents assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or those deployed to high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts . The Department of State's Office of Counterintelligence will be responsible for providing this essential training, aiming to bolster security measures and preparedness in challenging environments.
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Timeline
Aug 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • August 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted