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To amend the Diplomatic Security Act to require that congressional notifications relating to decisions to re-open high risk, high threat diplomatic posts include an explanation of the national security value of such decision.
Summary
- Requires that when the State Department notifies Congress about decisions to re-open diplomatic posts in high-risk, high-threat locations, the notification must include a detailed explanation of the national security value of such re-openings.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/L000599.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Lawler, Michael (R-NY) [#17]
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Michael Lawler’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- BLACKSTONE $30,317
- Employer not reported $21,373
- CEO $20,320
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $16,500
- BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS $16,500
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Actions (2)
- Aug 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Aug 26, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 26, 2025
Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To amend the Diplomatic Security Act to require that congressional notifications relating to decisions to re-open high risk, high threat diplomatic posts include an explanation of the national security value of such decision.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Safe Embassies Act”.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS.
Paragraph (1) of section 105(b) of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4804(b)) is amended by inserting “, including a detailed explanation of the national security value of re-opening such a post” before the period at the end. <all>
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