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Security Review Committee

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The State Department is establishing formal rules for how its Security Review Committee operates, including who serves on it and how it conducts reviews of serious security incidents. This is an internal administrative matter that sets procedures for handling incidents at diplomatic facilities. The rules define the committee's membership and operating procedures. This update primarily affects State Department operations rather than immigration applicants or visa holders directly.
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TypeRule
SourceFed. Register
PublishedApril 27, 2026

The Secretary of State is promulgating rules defining the membership and operating procedures of the Department of State's Security Review Committee, an internal panel that reviews serious security incidents.

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May 2026

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