Bill · H.R. 4891· House(119-HR-4891)
Secure Our Embassies Act
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Secure Our Embassies Act," aims to address the increasing complexity of threats at United States diplomatic posts. It emphasizes the need for better coordination between personnel handling information security, physical security, and facility operations. The legislation supports strengthening cooperation between various roles such as Regional Security Officers and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. It also advocates for specific counterintelligence and regional security training for Department of State personnel. Finally, it requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding actions taken to improve coordination and training standards.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill mandates training to identify and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities at diplomatic posts.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
Strengthening the security of diplomatic posts helps protect international relations and the safety of foreign-based personnel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Security Coordination: The bill supports seamless coordination among personnel responsible for information security, physical security, and facility operations (Section 2, Paragraph 1). This could lead to better-protected diplomatic posts.
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Enhanced Specialized Training: Personnel may receive role-specific counterintelligence and regional security training (Section 2, Paragraph 3). This training is intended to help identify and mitigate insider threats, foreign intelligence collection risks, and cyber vulnerabilities.
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Prevention of Operational Silos: The bill supports joint training and inter-bureau briefings (Section 2, Paragraph 4). This is intended to reinforce shared security responsibilities and prevent siloed operational cultures.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Alliances+3
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia