Secure Our Embassies Act

The Secure Our Embassies Act is a short bill that aims to strengthen security coordination at U.S. diplomatic posts. It emphasizes better integration among information security, physical security, and facilities operations, with a focus on collaboration among key security and building-related offices (Regional Security Officers, Diplomatic Technology Officers, Regional Security Engineering Officers, and the Office of Overseas Buildings Operations) during the design, construction, and ongoing operation of overseas facilities. The bill also calls for role-specific counterintelligence and regional security training to address insider threats, foreign intelligence risks, and cyber vulnerabilities, plus the creation of joint training modules to avoid siloed security cultures. In terms of action, the bill does not authorize funding but requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress within 180 days on steps taken and planned to improve coordination and implement training standards. The report should outline current CI training requirements, planned improvements, and the resources needed to carry them out.