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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4997· House(119-HR-4997)

Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act

Rep. Lawler
Age: 40 years
New York
Introduced
8/19/2025
Last activity
8/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Michael Lawler
Cosponsors
None
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Modernize Diplomatic Security Training Act," aims to amend the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. It focuses on establishing requirements for specific training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents. The legislation mandates that these agents receive specific, substantive, and mandatory counterintelligence training. This requirement applies to agents assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or those assigned to high risk, high threat posts. The training is to be provided by the Office of Counterintelligence of the Department of State.

Yes

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3

    The mandate for specialized counterintelligence training enhances the ability of agents to protect against intelligence threats.

  • Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+2

    The bill directs resources toward specific training essential for security in high-threat posts.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2

    Enhanced security training for diplomats can bolster the stability and security of foreign posts where alliances are maintained.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.