HR 3946 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Diplomatic Security Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.R. 4151.(1986-03-05)
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Diplomatic Security Act - Title I: Bureau of Diplomatic Security - Establishes in the Department of State a Bureau of Diplomatic Security to be headed by an Assistant Secretary of State. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary, including: (1) the functions formerly exercised by the Office of Security; (2) overseas security and protective operations; (3) protection of foreign missions in the United States and other domestic security and protective operations; (4) counterterrorism planning and coordination; (5) security technology; (6) diplomatic courier service; (7) personnel training; and (8) foreign government training. Transfers certain functions from other offices within the Department of State to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Title II: Diplomatic Security Service - Establishes within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security the Diplomatic Security Service. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Congress within 60 days of enactment of this Act on the progress in establishing the Diplomatic Security Service. Title III: Performance and Accountability - Directs the Secretary of State to convene an Accountability Review Board in cases of serious injury, lo…
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