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Federal Register #2026-08148
Department of State Final Rule on Security Review Committee Procedures
Buyer
State Department
Posted
April 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-08148
This notice announces a final rule from the Department of State regarding the internal structure and procedures of its Security Review Committee (SRC): - The SRC is responsible for reviewing serious security incidents at or related to U.S. diplomatic missions abroad - Membership includes assistant secretary-level officials from the Department of State and other federal agencies - The rule details procedures for incident reporting, investigation, and review - Specifies timelines for convening the SRC, conducting investigations, and reporting findings to the Secretary of State and Congress - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved - The rule is focused solely on internal agency processes and does not involve procurement or contracting
Description
The Department of State is promulgating rules defining the membership and operating procedures of the Security Review Committee (SRC), an internal panel that reviews serious security incidents involving U.S. diplomatic missions abroad. The SRC assesses incidents involving loss of life, serious injury, or significant destruction of property, and determines whether security policies and procedures were effective. The rule outlines the composition of the SRC, the process for incident reporting, investigation, and review, and the timeline for reporting to the Secretary of State and Congress. This rule is effective May 27, 2026.