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Safe Embassies Act

USA119th CongressHR-5044| House 
| Updated: 8/26/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Diplomatic Security Act to enhance congressional oversight regarding the re-opening of high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts. It mandates that any notification to Congress about such a decision must now include a detailed explanation of the national security value associated with that action. Specifically, the legislation modifies paragraph (1) of section 105(b) of the Diplomatic Security Act. This amendment ensures that Congress receives a comprehensive justification for the strategic importance of re-establishing operations in potentially dangerous locations, thereby promoting greater transparency and accountability in diplomatic security decisions.
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Timeline
Aug 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • August 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Safe Embassies Act

USA119th CongressHR-5044| House 
| Updated: 8/26/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Diplomatic Security Act to enhance congressional oversight regarding the re-opening of high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts. It mandates that any notification to Congress about such a decision must now include a detailed explanation of the national security value associated with that action. Specifically, the legislation modifies paragraph (1) of section 105(b) of the Diplomatic Security Act. This amendment ensures that Congress receives a comprehensive justification for the strategic importance of re-establishing operations in potentially dangerous locations, thereby promoting greater transparency and accountability in diplomatic security decisions.
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Timeline
Aug 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • August 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 26, 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