# 119-hr-5044: Safe Embassies Act

119-hr-5044, Safe Embassies Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5044
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5044
- Congress: 119
- Title: Safe Embassies Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Detailed national security rationale for reopening high-risk diplomatic posts.** The Safe Embassies Act would expand the Diplomatic Security Act's congressional notification requirement so decisions to re-open high-risk, high-threat diplomatic posts must include a clear explanation of the national security value of doing so.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5044 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5044)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9086)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5044 (as of 2026-04-21).