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Safe Embassies Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5044 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Aug 26, 2025

What it does

The Safe Embassies Act would amend the Diplomatic Security Act to require that any congressional notification about the decision to reopen a high-risk, high-threat diplomatic post must include a detailed explanation of the national security value of that decision. This change would affect the executive branch’s reporting obligations to Congress regarding the reopening of vulnerable U.S. diplomatic facilities abroad. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by ensuring lawmakers receive specific justification for such security-sensitive decisions.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Aug 26, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Aug 26, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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