HR 9729
Overseas CRISIS Act
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The Overseas Crisis Response Implementation System and Immediate Strategy Act (Overseas CRISIS Act) aims to improve the Department of State’s ability to respond to international crises. It establishes a Crisis Management and Strategy Unit, mandates regular tabletop exercises to test crisis response plans, and creates a Department of State Reserve Corps to provide rapid deployment of trained personnel. The bill also focuses on enhancing communication with citizens abroad and improving the Department’s understanding of the evolving threats to national security, including a plan for crisis management software and a clearinghouse for lessons learned.
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