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Diplomatic Support and Security: New Rules for Foreign Missions

This act aims to enhance the security and effectiveness of American diplomats abroad. It introduces new risk management principles and procedures for investigating security incidents, enabling diplomats to better perform their duties, which indirectly impacts the safety and services provided to US citizens overseas.
Key points
Strengthening security measures for foreign missions and promoting a risk management culture to enable more effective diplomatic work.
Establishing a permanent committee to investigate serious security incidents, ensuring prompt and thorough analysis of events.
Implementing training for diplomatic personnel on risk management in high-threat environments, enhancing their operational readiness.
Encouraging active engagement of diplomats with local communities to improve understanding of conditions in host countries.
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Additional Information
Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2021
Print number: HR 6034
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Process start date: 2021-11-18