Diplomatic Security Modernization Act
This legislation authorizes $3 billion for embassy security upgrades, mandates cybersecurity standards for all diplomatic communications, and creates a rapid response capability for evacuating US citizens from conflict zones within 72 hours.
Discussion (4)
Has anyone estimated the actual cost? I want to support it but we need concrete numbers.
The timeline is too aggressive. I propose extending implementation by 2 years.
Extend implementation timeline by 2 years
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Section 2(c) amended: "Compliance deadline extended from 24 to 48 months, with interim milestones at 12, 24, and 36 months."
The timeline is too aggressive. I propose extending implementation by 2 years.
Extend implementation timeline by 2 years
+ Proposed Text
Section 2(c) amended: "Compliance deadline extended from 24 to 48 months, with interim milestones at 12, 24, and 36 months."
This needs a sunset clause. Pass it as a 5-year pilot and evaluate results before making it permanent.