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S. 1386 (113th)

Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty Embassy Security, Threat Mitigation, and Personnel Protection Act of 2013

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Introduced

30 July 2013

Last action

9 December 2013 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty Embassy Security, Threat Mitigation, and Personnel Protection Act of 2013 - Authorizes FY2014 appropriations for the capital security cost sharing program. Allocates amounts from such authorization for immediate threat mitigation projects. Urges that language training be provided for diplomatic security personnel assigned to permanent or long-term temporary duty at high threat, high risk posts. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) foreign language training for diplomatic security personnel at high threat posts; (2) high threat, high risk security training; and (3) a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center. Authorizes the Secretary of State to transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for embassy security, construction, and maintenance such amounts appropriated for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after October 1, 2013. Revises requirements for local guard contracts abroad. Declares that unsatisfactory leadership by a senior official regarding a security incident involving loss of life, serious injury, or significant destruction of property at or related to a U.S. government mission abroad may be grounds for disciplinary action. Authorizes the Secretary to provide physical security enhancements at overseas educational facilities established for the children of U.S. government employees. Extends the Secretary's authority to waive the annuity termination of a temporarily reemployed annuitant to facilitate the assignment or replacement of persons to high threat, high risk posts. Directs the Secretary to: (1) implement a plan to incorporate the additional Marine Corps Security Guard personnel at U.S. diplomatic facilities, and (2) conduct an annual review of the Marine Corps Security Guard Program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) report to Congress regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11-12, 2012, killings of four U.S. government personnel in Benghazi, Libya; and (2) report to Congress annually regarding overseas posts determined to be "high risk, high threat." Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) capital security cost sharing program priorities and funding through interagency agreements, (2) Department of State employee high threat training, and (3) the Accountability Review Board mechanism.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 2013

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 9 December 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 9 December 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 December 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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