Pub. L. 114-323, tit. I, subtit. D, sec. 131 (as amended)

MARINE CORPS SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM.

Year: 2023Length: 251 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 131. [22 U.S.C. 4802 note] MARINE CORPS SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Pursuant to the responsibility of the Secretary for diplomatic security under section 103 of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4802; enacted as part of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-399)), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an annual review of the Marine Corps Security Guard Program, including the following: (1) An evaluation of whether the size and composition of the Marine Corps Security Guard Program is adequate to meet global diplomatic security requirements. (2) An assessment of whether the Marine Corps security guards are appropriately deployed among United States embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities to respond to evolving security developments and potential threats to United States interests abroad. (3) 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 Program. (b) Reporting Requirement.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate an unclassified report, with a classified annex as necessary, that addresses the requirements specified in subsection (a).
Cross-references to the US Code
22 U.S.C. 4802 note
Public laws referenced
99-399
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