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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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.