The Secure Our Embassies Act directs the State Department to strengthen security coordination and training at U.S. diplomatic posts overseas. The bill recognizes that threats to embassies have become more complex and require better teamwork among security officers, technology experts, facilities managers, and other personnel responsible for protecting these facilities. Congress is calling on the State Department to ensure these employees receive specialized counterintelligence training that addresses regional threats, insider risks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and foreign intelligence activities. The Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress within 180 days explaining what steps have been taken to improve coordination among these positions, what counterintelligence training standards are in place, and what resources are needed to implement these improvements. The bill does not appropriate specific funding but requires the State Department to assess resource needs for enhanced training and coordination efforts.
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