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Safe Embassies Act

9/11/2025, 9:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5044

H.R. 5044, introduced in the 119th Congress on August 26, 2025, aims to amend the Diplomatic Security Act by mandating that congressional notifications concerning the reopening of high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts must now include an explanation regarding the national security significance of such actions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5044

Bill HR 5044 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5044 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 26, 2025.  Bill HR 5044's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of August 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5044

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5044

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5044

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.
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.

Comments

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Raya Frederick

754

7 months ago

This bill is bad news for us all! It's gonna make it harder for embassies to keep us safe. Who's gonna be affected by this mess?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5044

Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican

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