H.R. 5044

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 26, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Lawler · Committee: Committee on Foreign Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 5044
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Modification to congressional notifications

SEC. 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 () is amended by inserting before the period at the end. 22 U.S.C. 4804(b)