,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #aff #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bhdh ,report ,no4 #aac-bbf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #cj1 #bjac ,mr4 ,royce 7for himself and ,mr4 ,engel7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,september #be1 #bjac ,additional sponsor3 ,mr4 ,faleomavaega ,september #be1 #bjac ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #cj1 #bjac ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for the ,department of ,state for fiscal year #bjad1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,operations and ,embassy ,security ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjad4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 ,title ,i--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,administration of foreign affairs4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,contributions to international organizations4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,contributions for international peacekeeping activities4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,international commissions4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,national ,endowment for ,democracy4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,prohibition on use of funds relating to ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,prohibition on use of funds relating to security and training facility4 ,title ,,ii--,department of ,state authorities and activities ,subtitle ,a--,basic ,authorities and ,activities ,sec4 #bja4 ,recouping costs of international dispute arbitration4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,center for strategic counterterrorism communications of the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,anti-piracy information sharing4 ,subtitle ,b--,consular ,services and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #baa4 ,extension of authority to assess passport surcharge4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,border crossing card fee for minors4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,authority to restrict passports4 ,subtitle ,c--,reporting ,requirements ,sec4 #bba4 ,reporting reform4 ,title ,,iii--,organization and personnel authorities ,sec4 #cja4 ,suspension of foreign service members without pay4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,repeal of recertification requirement for senior foreign service4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,limited appointments in the foreign service4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,limitation of compensatory time off for travel4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,department of ,state organization4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,overseas comparability pay limitation4 ,title ,,iv--,embassy ,security and ,personnel ,protection ,subtitle ,a--,review and ,planning ,requirements ,sec4 #daa4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts and working groups4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,contingency plans for high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,strategic review of ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,revision of provisions relating to personnel recommendations of ,accountability ,review ,board4 ,subtitle ,b--,physical ,security and ,personnel ,requirements ,sec4 #dba4 ,capital security cost sharing program4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,local guard contracts abroad under diplomatic security program4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,transfer authority4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,security enhancements for soft targets4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,reemployment of annuitants4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding minimum security standards for temporary ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts4 ,sec4 #dbg4 ,assignment of personnel at high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #dbh4 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security mobile biometric enrollment program4 ,subtitle ,c--,security ,training ,sec4 #dca4 ,security training for personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,report to ,congress4 ,subtitle ,d--,expansion of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,detachment ,program ,sec4 #dda4 ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program4 #c4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,i ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,administration of foreign affairs ,the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,state under ,administration of ,foreign ,affairs to carry out the authorities1 functions1 duties1 and responsibilities in the conduct of foreign affairs of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes authorized by law3 7#a7 ,diplomatic and consular programs ,for ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 #h1dha1hed1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7,a7 ,bureau of democracy1 human rights1 and labor ,of such amounts1 not less than #bf1hci1jjj for fiscal year #bjad is authorized to be appropriated for the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights and ,labor4 7,b7 ,worldwide security protection ,of such amounts1 not less than #b1ahb1ace1jjj for fiscal year #bjad is authorized to be appropriated for worldwide security protection4 7#b7 ,capital investment fund ,for ,capital ,investment ,fund1 #gf1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#c7 ,educational and cultural exchange programs ,for ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,programs1 #ece1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad1 of which funding for educational and cultural programs that occur in countries or regions that are at risk of1 in1 or are in transition from1 conflict or civil strife should be prioritized4 7#d7 ,conflict stabilization operations 7,a7 ,in general ,for ,conflict ,stabilization ,operations1 #de1bjg1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7,b7 ,transfer ,subject to subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 of the amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 up to #ce1jjj1jjj is authorized to be transferred to1 and merged with1 the amount specified in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 7,c7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary of ,state exercises the transfer authority described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,representation allowances ,for ,representation ,allowances1 #f1icc1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#f7 ,protection of foreign missions and officials ,for ,protection of ,foreign ,missions and ,officials1 #bg1gej1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#g7 ,emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service ,for ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 #i1jgc1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#h7 ,repatriation loans ,for ,repatriation ,loans1 #a1cgd1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#i7 ,payment to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan 7,a7 ,in general ,for ,payment to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 #ba1ggh1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7,b7 ,transfer ,subject to subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 of the amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 up to #ae1cjj1jjj is authorized to be transferred to1 and merged with1 the amount specified in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 7,c7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary of ,state exercises the transfer authority described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#aj7 ,office of the inspector general ,for ,office of the ,inspector ,general1 #aai1jef1jjj for fiscal year #bjad1 including for the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,iraq ,reconstruction and the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghanistan ,reconstruction1 notwithstanding section #bji7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibi7;a77#a77 as such section relates to the inspection of the administration of activities and operations of each ,foreign ,service post4 7#aa7 ,international chancery center ,for ,international ,chancery ,center 7,,icc71 #e1dej1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#ab7 ,embassy security1 construction and maintenance ,for ,embassy ,security1 ,construction and ,maintenance1 #b1fdi1cea1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 #ajb4 ,contributions to international organizations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for ,contributions to ,international ,organizations1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad1 for the ,department of ,state to carry out the authorities1 functions1 duties1 and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the ,united ,states with respect to international organizations and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes4 ,the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not less than fifteen days prior to obligating funds authorized under this section to implement or establish any principle commission or organization required by a treaty that has not been ratified by the ,senate4 #ajc4 ,contributions for international peacekeeping activities ,there are authorized to be appropriated for ,contributions for ,international ,peacekeeping ,activities1 #a1idb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad for the ,department of ,state to carry out the authorities1 functions1 duties1 and responsibilities of the ,united ,states with respect to international peacekeeping activities and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes1 except that such amounts may not be used to support any ,united ,nations ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems 7drone7 activities or missions operating in ,united ,states airspace1 including ,united ,states territories and possessions4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds authorized to be appropriated under this section are authorized to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #ajd4 ,international commissions ,the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated under ,international ,commissions for the ,department of ,state to carry out the authorities1 functions1 duties1 and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the ,united ,states and for other purposes authorized by law3 7#a7 ,international boundary and water commission1 ,united ,states and ,mexico ,for ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission1 ,united ,states and ,mexico-- 7,a7 for ,salaries and ,expenses1 #dd1gbb1jjj for fiscal year #bjad2 and 7,b7 for ,construction1 #ca1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#b7 ,international boundary commission1 ,united ,states and ,canada ,for ,international ,boundary ,commission1 ,united ,states and ,canada1 #b1ddi1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#c7 ,international joint commission ,for ,international ,joint ,commission1 #g1jab1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#d7 ,international fisheries commissions ,for ,international ,fisheries ,commissions1 #ca1dde1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 7#e7 ,border environment cooperation commission ,for ,border ,environment ,cooperation ,commission1 #b1chf1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 #aje4 ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy for authorized activities #aag1gfd1jjj for fiscal year #bjad4 #ajf4 ,prohibition on use of funds relating to ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,no funds under this ,act are authorized to be appropriated to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies1 pursuant to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 that the offeror or any of its principals-- 7#a7 within a three-year period preceding this offer has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining1 attempting to obtain1 or performing a public 7,federal1 ,state1 or local7 contract or subcontract2 violation of ,federal or ,state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers2 or commission of embezzlement1 theft1 forgery1 bribery1 falsification or destruction of records1 making false statements1 tax evasion1 violating ,federal criminal tax laws1 or receiving stolen property2 or 7#b7 are presently indicted for1 or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with1 commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 within a three-year period preceding this offer1 has been notified of any delinquent ,federal taxes in an amount that exceeds #c1jjj for which the liability remains unsatisfied4 #ajg4 ,prohibition on use of funds relating to security and training facility ,no funds under this ,act are authorized to be appropriated for any new ,department of ,state security and training facility1 including the proposed ,foreign ,affairs ,security ,training ,center1 for which there is not a completed1 independent feasibility study that has been provided to the appropriate congressional committees1 verifying that safety and security training for all ,department personnel who require such training cannot reasonably be provided at the existing ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,facility4 ,,ii ,department of ,state authorities and activities ,a ,basic ,authorities and ,activities #bja4 ,recouping costs of international dispute arbitration ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #ch7;d7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaj7;d77 is amended by striking by the ,department of ,state from another agency of the ,united ,states ,government or pursuant to and inserting by the ,department of ,state as a result of a decision of an international tribunal1 from another agency of the ,united ,states ,government1 or pursuant to4 #bjb4 ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj ,section #eja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha7 is amended by inserting ,if a position designated under this section is unfilled for more than one single assignment cycle1 such position shall be filled1 as appropriate1 on a temporary basis1 in accordance with section #cjc or #cji4 after ,positions designated under this section are excepted from the competitive service44 #bjc4 ,center for strategic counterterrorism communications of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,statement of policy ,as articulated in ,executive ,order #acehd1 issued on ,september #i1 #bjaa1 it is the policy of the ,united ,states to actively counter the actions and ideologies of al-,qa'ida1 its affiliates and adherents1 other terrorist organizations1 and violent extremists overseas that threaten the interests and national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,establishment of center for strategic counterterrorism communications ,there is authorized to be established within the ,department of ,state1 under the direction of the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,center for ,strategic ,counterterrorism ,communications 7in this section referred to as the ,,cscc74 7c7 ,mission ,the ,,cscc may coordinate1 orient1 and inform ,government-wide public communications activities directed at audiences abroad and targeted against violent extremists and terrorist organizations1 especially al-,qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents4 7d7 ,coordinator of the center for strategic counterterrorism communications ,the head of the ,,cscc should be the ,coordinator4 ,the ,coordinator of the ,,cscc should-- 7#a7 report to the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs2 and 7#b7 collaborate with the ,bureau of ,counterterrorism of the ,department of ,state1 other ,department bureaus1 and other ,united ,states ,government agencies4 7e7 ,duties ,the ,,cscc may-- 7#a7 monitor and evaluate extremist narratives and events abroad that are relevant to the development of a ,united ,states strategic counterterrorism narrative designed to counter violent extremism and terrorism that threaten the interests and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 develop and promulgate for use throughout the executive branch the ,united ,states strategic counterterrorism narrative developed in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 and public communications strategies to counter the messaging of violent extremists and terrorist organizations1 especially al-,qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents2 7#c7 identify current and emerging trends in extremist communications and communications by al-,qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents in order to coordinate and provide guidance to the ,united ,states ,government regarding how best to proactively promote the ,united ,states strategic counterterrorism narrative developed in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 and related policies1 and to respond to and rebut extremist messaging and narratives when communicating to audiences outside the ,united ,states2 7#d7 facilitate the use of a wide range of communications technologies by sharing expertise and best practices among ,united ,states ,government and non-,government sources2 7#e7 identify and request relevant information from ,united ,states ,government agencies1 including intelligence reporting1 data1 and analysis2 7#f7 identify shortfalls in ,united ,states capabilities in any areas relevant to the ,,cscc's mission1 and recommend necessary enhancements or changes2 and 7#g7 establish measurable goals1 performance metrics1 and monitoring and evaluation plans to focus on learning1 accountability1 and policymaking4 7f7 ,steering committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may establish a ,steering ,committee composed of senior representatives of ,united ,states ,government agencies relevant to the ,,cscc's mission to provide advice to the ,secretary on the operations and strategic orientation of the ,,cscc and to ensure adequate support for the ,,cscc4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the ,steering ,committee should meet not less often than once every six months4 7#c7 ,leadership ,the ,steering ,committee should be chaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,public ,diplomacy4 ,the ,coordinator for ,counterterrorism of the ,department of ,state should serve as ,vice ,chair4 ,the ,coordinator of the ,,cscc should serve as ,executive ,secretary4 7#d7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,steering ,committee may include one senior representative designated by the head of each of the following agencies3 7i7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7iii7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7iv7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7v7 ,the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7vi7 ,the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7vii7 ,the ,counterterrorism ,center of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7viii7 ,the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors4 7ix7 ,the ,agency for ,international ,development4 7,b7 ,additional representation ,representatives from ,united ,states ,government agencies not specified in subparagraph 7,a7 may be invited to participate in the ,steering ,committee at the discretion of the ,chair4 #bjd4 ,anti-piracy information sharing ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide for the participation by the ,united ,states in the ,information ,sharing ,centre located in ,singapore1 as established by the ,regional ,cooperation ,agreement on ,combating ,piracy and ,armed ,robbery against ,ships in ,asia 7,re,c,a,a,p74 ,b ,consular ,services and ,related ,matters #baa4 ,extension of authority to assess passport surcharge ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #a7;b7 of the ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#da ,stat4 #gej2 chapter #bbc2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;b771 is amended by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjaf4 #bab4 ,border crossing card fee for minors ,section #daj7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,department of ,state and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7contained in division ,a of ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended by striking a fee of #ac and inserting a fee equal to one-half the fee that would otherwise apply for processing a machine readable combined border crossing identification card and nonimmigrant visa4 #bac4 ,authority to restrict passports 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to-- 7#a7 limit to one year or such period of time as the ,secretary of ,state shall determine appropriate the period of validity of a passport issued to a sex offender2 and 7#b7 revoke the passport or passport card of an individual who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction in a foreign country of a sex offense4 7b7 ,limitation for return to ,united ,states ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 in no case shall a ,united ,states citizen convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction in a foreign country of a sex offense be precluded from entering the ,united ,states due to a passport revocation under such subsection4 7c7 ,reapplication ,an individual whose passport or passport card was revoked pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 may reapply for a passport or passport card at any time after such individual has returned to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,sex offender ,the term sex offender means an individual who is listed on the ,national ,sex ,offender ,registry established pursuant to section #aai of the ,sex ,offender ,registration and ,notification ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afiae74 7#b7 ,sex offense ,the term sex offense means a sex offense as defined in section #aaa7e7 of the ,sex ,offender ,registration and ,notification ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afiae74 ,c ,reporting ,requirements #bba4 ,reporting reform 7a7 ,in general ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,subsections 7c77#d7 and 7c77#e7 of section #fja of ,public ,law #if-dfe4 7#b7 ,section #ehe of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh4 7#c7 ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aa of ,public ,law #ajg-bde4 7#d7 ,section #aha of ,public ,law #ajb-ach4 7#e7 ,section #ajab7;c7 of ,public ,law #ajc-ccg4 7#f7 ,section #ebg7;f7 of ,public ,law #ajc-bcf4 7#g7 ,section #cjd7;f7 of ,public ,law #ajg-agc4 7#h7 ,section #d7;b7 of ,public ,law #gi-bfd4 7#i7 ,section #cbjb of ,public ,law #ajf-bdf4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aa of ,public ,law #ajg-bde is amended by striking 7a7 ,in general4--4 7c7 ,report on ,united ,states contributions to the ,united ,nations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress a report on all assessed and voluntary contributions1 including in-kind1 of the ,united ,states ,government to the ,united ,nations and its affiliated agencies and related bodies during the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,content ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the total amount of all assessed and voluntary contributions1 including in-kind1 of the ,united ,states ,government to the ,united ,nations and its affiliated agencies and related bodies during the previous fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the approximate percentage of ,united ,states ,government contributions to each ,united ,nations affiliated agency or related body in such fiscal year when compared with all contributions to each such agency or body from any source in such fiscal year4 7,c7 ,for each such ,united ,states ,government contribution-- 7i7 the amount of the contribution2 7ii7 a description of the contribution 7including whether assessed or voluntary72 7iii7 the department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government responsible for the contribution2 7iv7 the purpose of the contribution2 and 7v7 the ,united ,nations or its affiliated agency or related body receiving the contribution4 7#c7 ,scope of initial report ,the first report required under this subsection shall include the information required under this section for the previous three fiscal years4 7#d7 ,public availability of information ,not later than #ad days after submitting a report under this subsection1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall post a public version of such report on a text-based1 searchable1 and publicly available ,internet ,web site4 ,,iii ,organization and personnel authorities #cja4 ,suspension of foreign service members without pay 7a7 ,suspension ,section #faj of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,in order to promote the efficiency of the ,service1 the ,secretary may suspend a member of the ,foreign ,service without pay when the member's security clearance is suspended or when there is reasonable cause to believe that the member has committed a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment may be imposed4 7#b7 ,any member of the ,foreign ,service for whom a suspension is proposed in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall be entitled to-- 7,a7 written notice stating the specific reasons for the proposed suspension2 7,b7 a reasonable time to respond orally and in writing to the proposed suspension2 7,c7 representation by an attorney or other representative2 and 7,d7 a final written decision1 including the specific reasons for such decision1 as soon as practicable4 7#c7 ,any member suspended under this section may file a grievance in accordance with the procedures applicable to grievances under chapter #aa4 7#d7 ,in the case of a grievance filed under paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 the review by the ,foreign ,service ,grievance ,board shall be limited to a determination of whether the provisions of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 have been fulfilled2 and 7,b7 the ,foreign ,service ,grievance ,board may not exercise the authority provided under section #aajf7h74 7#e7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term reasonable time means-- 7i7 with respect to a member of the ,foreign ,service assigned to duty in the ,united ,states1 #ae days after receiving notice of the proposed suspension2 and 7ii7 with respect to a member of the ,foreign ,service assigned to duty outside the ,united ,states1 #cj days after receiving notice of the proposed suspension4 7,b7 ,the term suspend or suspension means the placing of a member of the ,foreign ,service in a temporary status without duties and pay4 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,amendment of section heading ,section #faj of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended1 in the section heading1 by inserting 2 ,suspension before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the item relating to section #faj in the table of contents in section #b of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #faj4 ,separation for cause2 suspension4 4 #cjb4 ,repeal of recertification requirement for senior foreign service ,subsection 7d7 of section #cje of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cide7 is repealed4 #cjc4 ,limited appointments in the foreign service ,section #cji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b7 or 7c72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,a71 after if2 and 7ii7 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 or 7,b71 the career candidate is serving in the uniformed services1 as defined by the ,uniformed ,services ,employment and ,reemployment ,rights ,act of #aiid 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja et seq471 and the limited appointment expires in the course of such service2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 in exceptional circumstances where the ,secretary determines the needs of the ,service require the extension of a limited appointment1 7,a71 for a period of time not to exceed #ab months 7if such period of time does not permit additional review by boards under section #cjf71 or 7,b71 for the minimum time needed to settle a grievance1 claim1 or complaint not otherwise provided for in this section4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,non-career ,foreign ,service employees who have served five consecutive years under a limited appointment may be reappointed to a subsequent limited appointment if there is a one year break in service between each such appointment4 ,the ,secretary may in cases of special need waive the requirement for a one year break in service4 4 #cjd4 ,limitation of compensatory time off for travel ,section #eeej;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,the maximum amount of compensatory time off earned under this section may not exceed #ajd hours during any leave year 7as defined by regulations established by the ,office of ,personnel ,management74 4 #cje4 ,department of ,state organization ,the ,secretary of ,state may1 after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 transfer to such other officials or offices of the ,department of ,state as the ,secretary may determine from time to time any authority1 duty1 or function assigned by statute to the ,coordinator for ,counterterrorism1 the ,coordinator for ,reconstruction and ,stabilization1 or the ,coordinator for ,international ,energy ,affairs4 #cjf4 ,overseas comparability pay limitation 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the limitation described in subsection 7b71 the authority provided by section #aaac of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb2 #abc ,stat4 #aijd71 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjad4 7b7 ,limitation ,the authority described in subsection 7a7 may not be used to pay an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #aaac7;b7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji7 a locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that exceeds two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such member under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such member's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,,iv ,embassy ,security and ,personnel ,protection ,a ,review and ,planning ,requirements #daa4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts and working groups 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq42 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended by inserting after section #ajc the following new sections3 #ajd4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,initial designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 in classified form1 that contains an initial list of diplomatic and consular posts designated as high risk1 high threat posts4 7b7 ,designations before opening or reopening posts ,before opening or reopening a diplomatic or consular post1 the ,secretary shall determine if such post should be designated as a high risk1 high threat post4 7c7 ,designating existing posts ,the ,secretary shall regularly review existing diplomatic and consular posts to determine if any such post should be designated as a high risk1 high threat post if conditions at such post or the surrounding security environment require such a designation4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section and section #aje3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,high risk1 high threat post ,the term high risk1 high threat post means a ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that1 among other factors1 is-- 7,a7 located in a country-- 7i7 with high to critical levels of political violence and terrorism2 and 7ii7 the government of which lacks the ability or willingness to provide adequate security2 and 7,b7 with mission physical security platforms that fall below the ,department of ,state's established standards4 #aje4 ,working groups for high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,establishment ,before opening or reopening a high risk1 high threat post1 the ,secretary shall establish a working group that is responsible for the geographic area in which such post is to be opened or reopened4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the working group established in accordance with subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 evaluating the importance and appropriateness of the objectives of the proposed post to the national security of the ,united ,states1 and the type and level of security threats such post could encounter2 7#b7 completing working plans to expedite the approval and funding for establishing and operating such post1 implementing physical security measures1 providing necessary security and management personnel1 and the provision of necessary equipment2 7#c7 establishing security tripwires that would determine specific action1 including enhanced security measures or evacuation of such post1 based on the improvement or deterioration of the local security environment2 and 7#d7 identifying and reporting any costs that may be associated with opening or reopening such post4 7c7 ,composition ,the working group should be composed of representatives of the-- 7#a7 appropriate regional bureau2 7#b7 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security2 7#c7 ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations2 7#d7 ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research2 and 7#e7 other bureaus or offices as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,congressional notification ,not less than #cj days before opening or reopening a high risk1 high threat post1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees in classified form of-- 7#a7 the decision to open or reopen such post2 and 7#b7 the results of the working group under subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajc the following new items3 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,designation of high risk1 high threat posts4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,working groups for high risk1 high threat posts4 4 #dab4 ,contingency plans for high risk1 high threat posts ,section #fjf7;a7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe7;a72 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and from complex attacks 7as such term is defined in section #daf of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf71 after attacks from vehicles2 and 7,b7 by inserting or such a complex attack before the period at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including at high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf71 including options for the deployment of additional military personnel or equipment to bolster security and rapid deployment of armed or surveillance assets in response to an attack4 #dac4 ,strategic review of ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall complete a strategic review of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department of ,state to ensure that the mission and activities of the ,bureau are fulfilling the current and projected needs of the ,department of ,state4 7b7 ,contents of review ,the strategic review described in subsection 7a7 shall include assessments of-- 7#a7 staffing needs for both domestic and international operations2 7#b7 facilities under chief of mission authority adhering to security standards2 7#c7 security personnel with the necessary language skills for assignment to overseas posts2 7#d7 programs being carried out by personnel with the necessary experience and at commensurate grade levels2 7#e7 necessary security training provided to personnel under chief of mission authority for expected assignments and objectives2 7#f7 balancing security needs with an ability to carry out the diplomatic mission of the ,department of ,state2 7#g7 the budgetary implications of balancing multiple missions2 and 7#h7 how to resolve any identified deficiencies in the mission or activities of the ,bureau4 #dad4 ,revision of provisions relating to personnel recommendations of ,accountability ,review ,board 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjd7;c7 of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhcd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,whenever and inserting ,if2 and 7,b7 by striking has breached the duty of that individual and inserting has engaged in misconduct or unsatisfactorily performed the duties of employment of that individual1 and such misconduct or unsatisfactory performance has significantly contributed to the serious injury1 loss of life1 or significant destruction of property1 or the serious breach of security that is the subject of the ,board's examination as described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking finding each place it appears and inserting findings2 and 7#c7 in the matter following paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking has breached a duty of that individual and inserting has unsatisfactorily performed the duties of employment of that individual2 and 7,b7 by inserting of employment after performance of the duties4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any case of an ,accountability ,review ,board that is convened under section #cja of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,physical ,security and ,personnel ,requirements #dba4 ,capital security cost sharing program 7a7 ,sense of congress on the capital security cost sharing program ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,capital ,security ,cost ,sharing ,program should prioritize the construction of new facilities and the maintenance of existing facilities at high risk1 high threat posts4 7b7 ,restriction on construction of office space ,section #fjd7;e77#b7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7title ,,vi of division ,a of ,h4,r4 #cdbg1 as enacted into law by section #ajjj7;a77#g7 of ,public ,law #ajf-aac2 #aac ,stat4 #aeja;,a-#dec2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,a project to construct a diplomatic facility of the ,united ,states may not include office space or other accommodations for an employee of a ,federal department or agency if the ,secretary of ,state determines that such department or agency has not provided to the ,department of ,state the full amount of funding required by paragraph 7#a71 except that such project may include office space or other accommodations for members of the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps44 #dbb4 ,local guard contracts abroad under diplomatic security program 7a7 ,in general ,section #acf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,with respect and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 with respect2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,award of local guard and protective service contracts for high risk1 high threat posts ,with respect to any local guard contract for a high risk1 high threat post 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf7 that is entered into after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,state-- 7#a7 shall comply with paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of subsection 7c7 in the award of such contract2 7#b7 after evaluating proposals for such contract1 may award such contract to the firm representing the best value to the ,government in accordance with the best value tradeoff process described in subpart #ae4a of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7#dh ,c4,f4,r4 #f #ae4aja-a72 and 7#c7 shall ensure that contractor personnel under such contract providing local guard or protective services are classified-- 7,a7 as employees of the contractor2 7,b7 if the contractor is a joint venture1 as employees of one of the persons or parties constituting the joint venture2 or 7,c7 as employees of a subcontractor to the contractor1 and not as independent contractors to the contractor or any other entity performing under such contracts4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an explanation of the implementation of subsection 7d7 of section #acf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia1 as amended by subsection 7a77#c7 of this section2 and 7#b7 for each instance in which an award is made pursuant to such subsection 7d7 of such section #acf1 a written justification providing the basis for such award and an explanation of the inability to satisfy the needs of the ,department of ,state by technically acceptable1 lowest price evaluation award4 #dbc4 ,transfer authority ,section #d of the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act1 #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bie7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,in addition to exercising any other transfer authority available to the ,secretary of ,state1 and subject to subsection 7k71 the ,secretary may transfer to1 and merge with1 any appropriation for embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance such amounts appropriated for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after ,october #a1 #bjac1 as the ,secretary determines necessary to provide for the security of sites and buildings in foreign countries under the jurisdiction and control of the ,secretary4 7k7 ,the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with1 and not later than #ae days before any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection 7j7 notify1 the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives of such transfer4 4 #dbd4 ,security enhancements for soft targets ,section #bi of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting physical security enhancements and after may include4 #dbe4 ,reemployment of annuitants ,section #hbd7;g7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking to facilitate the and all that follows through ,afghanistan12 and 7ii7 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 and1 when after an exhaustive1 open1 and competitive search1 no qualified1 full-time1 current employees 7including members of the ,civil ,service7 of the ,department of ,state have been identified2 and 7,b7 by moving subparagraph 7,c7 two ems to the left2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjah2 and 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 by striking #bjji and inserting #bjah each place it appears4 #dbf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding minimum security standards for temporary ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,overseas ,security ,policy ,board's security standards for ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts should apply to all such posts regardless of the duration of their occupancy2 and 7#b7 such posts should comply with requirements for attaining a waiver or exception to applicable standards if it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states as determined by the ,secretary of ,state4 #dbg4 ,assignment of personnel at high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall station key personnel for sustained periods of time at high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf1 as added by section #daa of this ,act7 in order to-- 7#a7 establish institutional knowledge and situational awareness that would allow for a fuller familiarization of the local political and security environment in which such posts are located2 and 7#b7 ensure that necessary security procedures are implemented4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings ,the ,secretary of ,state shall quarterly brief the appropriate congressional committees on the personnel staffing and rotation cycles at high risk1 high threat posts4 #dbh4 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security mobile biometric enrollment program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the mobile biometric enrollment program of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the mobile biometric enrollment program and the ,department of ,state's use of biometric technologies to secure access to ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness and uses of such biometric technologies4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the costs1 benefits1 and implementation time that would be involved in extending the mobile biometric enrollment program initially to all high risk1 high threat posts 7as such term is defined in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf1 as added by section #daa of this ,act71 and then to all remaining diplomatic and consular posts4 ,c ,security ,training #dca4 ,security training for personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat posts 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea et seq42 relating to diplomatic security7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #daf4 ,security training for personnel assigned to a high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,individuals assigned permanently to or who are in long-term temporary duty status as designated by the ,secretary at a high risk1 high threat post shall receive security training described in subsection 7b7 on a mandatory basis in order to prepare such individuals for living and working at such posts4 7b7 ,security training described ,security training referred to in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is training to improve basic knowledge and skills2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 an ability to recognize1 avoid1 and respond to potential terrorist situations1 including a complex attack2 7,b7 conducting surveillance detection2 7,c7 providing emergency medical care2 7,d7 ability to detect the presence of improvised explosive devices2 7,e7 minimal firearms proficiency2 and 7,f7 defensive driving maneuvers4 7c7 ,effective date ,the requirements of this section shall take effect upon the date of the enactment of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section and sections #dag and #dah3 7#a7 ,complex attack ,the term complex attack has the meaning given such term by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as follows3 ,an attack conducted by multiple hostile elements which employ at least two distinct classes of weapon systems 7i4e41 indirect fire and direct fire1 improvised explosive devices1 and surface to air fire744 7#b7 ,high risk1 high threat post ,the term high risk1 high threat post has the meaning given such term in section #ajd4 #dag4 ,security management training for officials assigned to a high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,officials described in subsection 7c7 who are assigned to a high risk1 high threat post shall receive security training described in subsection 7b7 on a mandatory basis in order to improve the ability of such officials to make security-related management decisions4 7b7 ,security training described ,security training referred to in subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 development of skills to better evaluate threats2 7#b7 effective use of security resources to mitigate such threats2 and 7#c7 improved familiarity of available security resources4 7c7 ,officials described ,officials referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 members of the ,senior ,foreign ,service appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a7 or #cjc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidb7;a77#a7 and #cidc7 or members of the ,senior ,executive ,service 7as such term is described in section #cacb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 ,foreign ,service officers appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidb7;a77#a77 holding a position in classes ,,fs-#a1 ,,fs-#b1 or ,,fs-#c2 7#c7 ,foreign ,service ,specialists appointed by the ,secretary under section #cjc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidc7 holding a position in classes ,,fs-#a1 ,,fs-#b1 or ,,fs-#c2 and 7#d7 individuals holding a position in grades ,,gs-#ac1 ,,gs-#ad1 or ,,gs-#ae4 7d7 ,effective date ,the requirements of this section shall take effect beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this section4 #dah4 ,language requirements for diplomatic security personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat post 7a7 ,in general ,diplomatic security personnel assigned permanently to or who are in long-term temporary duty status as designated by the ,secretary at a high risk1 high threat post should receive language training described in subsection 7b7 in order to prepare such personnel for duty requirements at such post4 7b7 ,language training described ,language training referred to in subsection 7a7 should prepare personnel described in such subsection to-- 7#a7 speak the language at issue with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on subjects germane to security2 and 7#b7 read within an adequate range of speed and with almost complete comprehension on subjects germane to security4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dae the following new items3 ,sec4 #daf4 ,security training for personnel assigned to a high risk1 high threat post4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,security management training for officials assigned to a high risk1 high threat post4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,language requirements for diplomatic security personnel assigned to high risk1 high threat post4 4 #dcb4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this subtitle4 ,d ,expansion of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,detachment ,program #dda4 ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the responsibility of the ,secretary of ,state for diplomatic security under section #ajc of the ,diplomatic ,security ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjb2 enacted as part of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-cii771 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct an annual review of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program1 including-- 7#a7 an evaluation of whether the size and composition of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program is adequate to meet global diplomatic security requirements2 7#b7 an assessment of whether the ,marine ,corps security guards are appropriately deployed among ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic facilities to respond to evolving security developments and potential threats to ,united ,states interests abroad2 and 7#c7 an assessment of the mission objectives of the ,marine ,corps ,security ,guard ,program and the procedural rules of engagement to protect diplomatic personnel under the ,program4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report1 with a classified annex as necessary1 that addresses the requirements specified in subsection 7a74 ,september #be1 #bjac ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed