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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced September 10, 2025 by Michael Lawler · Last progress September 10, 2025
Extends the special hiring authority period referenced in Section 6101 of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 by replacing a '3-year period' with a '5-year period'.
Temporarily alters application of the second sentence of section 1(b)(1) of the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to apply through fiscal years 2026 and 2027 with a specified substitution of wording to reference 'the costs of providing consular services'.
Makes multiple amendments to the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act provisions: (1) adds language clarifying the role of Regional Security Officers/Diplomatic Security special agents as principal security and lead law enforcement representatives to Chiefs of Mission and the Secretary of State for directing executive branch personnel assigned overseas under Chief of Mission authority; and (2) expands language relating to the counter-intelligence personnel security program to include additional countries/personnel categories as specified.
This bill focuses on how the U.S. Department of State manages its work and operations. It also includes a section about counter-intelligence training for certain Diplomatic Security special agents.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.