Embassy Security: New Rules for Diplomatic Protection and Accessibility
This act modifies security rules for U.S. diplomatic facilities, aiming to increase diplomats' access to local populations while maintaining necessary protection. The goal is to better represent U.S. interests abroad and optimize taxpayer funding, potentially saving billions in property and maintenance costs for embassies.
Key points
Relaxation of strict requirements for embassy building setbacks and co-location, which previously limited diplomat access and incurred high costs.
Greater flexibility in applying waivers to security standards, allowing for better adaptation of protection to each post's specifics and facilitating diplomat engagement with local communities.
Modification of the definition of a U.S. diplomatic facility to exclude certain sites, such as customs preclearance facilities or short-term leased facilities.
Change in the reporting frequency on security waivers from annual to quarterly, enhancing oversight of diplomatic post protection.
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