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This bill addresses the security challenges facing United States diplomatic posts by emphasizing improved coordination and training among key security personnel. Specifically, the bill recognizes the increasingly complex threat environment for diplomatic facilities and supports enhanced collaboration between different security roles, including Regional Security Officers (RSOs), Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs), Regional Security Engineering Officers (RSEOs), and personnel from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). The bill calls for role-specific counterintelligence (CI) and regional security training that covers threat identification, insider threat mitigation, foreign intelligence collection risks, and cyber vulnerabilities. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment, detailing actions taken to improve coordination across security positions and implementing counterintelligence training standards. The report must outline current training requirements, planned improvements, and any resource needs necessary to support these initiatives, ultimately aiming to create a more integrated and comprehensive approach to diplomatic post security.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4891/all-info