Bill · H.R. 4297· House(119-HR-4297)
Protecting American Diplomats Act
- Introduced
- 7/7/2025
- Last activity
- 7/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting American Diplomats Act," requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress. The report must evaluate the quality and adequacy of counterintelligence training for Department of State personnel at high-risk diplomatic posts. It mandates details on training content, frequency, delivery format, and how training is tailored to specific threats. The report must also identify eligible personnel categories and assess interagency coordination. Finally, the Secretary must review capability gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.
Yes
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill strengthens the security posture of diplomatic personnel through improved counterintelligence training.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates reporting to Congress to increase oversight of Department of State counterintelligence training.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Security Posture: The report seeks to identify capability gaps or deficiencies in counterintelligence preparedness, which could lead to better protection for personnel (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Improving Training Standards: The requirement for recommendations aims to improve training standards, content, or delivery to strengthen the Department's overall counterintelligence posture (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Tailored Threat Preparation: The bill requires an explanation of how training is tailored to specific regional or country-level threat environments, which helps ensure staff are prepared for their specific locations (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House