Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act

House Bill

H.R. 4808

119th Congress

Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

Republican

TX-2

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would allow the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security to approve requests from diplomatic security agents to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications. Currently, the Secretary of State must approve each request, which the bill's sponsors say significantly restricts agents from obtaining timely approval for critical information.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDan Crenshaw (R-TX)

Introduced7/29/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act

This bill would allow the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security to approve requests from diplomatic security agents to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communication

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This bill would allow the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security to approve requests from diplomatic security agents to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications. Currently, the Secretary of State must approve each request, which the bill's sponsors say significantly restricts agents from obtaining timely approval for critical information.

Bill Number: 4808
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act
Bill Number: 4808
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security to approve requests from diplomatic security agents to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications. Currently, the Secretary of State mus

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security to approve requests from diplomatic security agents to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications. Currently, the Secretary of State must approve each request, which the bill's sponsors say significantly restricts agents from obtaining timely approval for critical information.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Secure our Borders from the CCP Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deny an application for immigration benefits from certain individuals with connections to the Chinese government in certain instances, including if the applicant has made anti-capitalist public statements. Specifically, this bill applies to any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is applying for immigration status based on the individual's relationship with (1) an employer or institution of higher education that receives funding from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or (2) an immediate family relation that is associated with the Chinese government or the CCP. For an application from such an individual, DHS must review for certain factors, including whether the individual has (1) been employed by the CCP or the Chinese government, (2) received any grants from the CCP or the Chinese government, (3) made any anti-capitalist or anti-American public statements, or (4) received any payments or reimbursements from the CCP or the Chinese government. If DHS determines that any such factors apply to the individual, DHS must deny the individual's application for an immigration benefit. If an individual lies on an application that is subject to review for these factors, that individual shall be subject to deportation and a fine of $5,000.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Delegates approval authority for Diplomatic Security agents to intercept communications from the Secretary of State to lower-level officials
Aims to allow Diplomatic Security agents to more easily obtain approval for activities like recordings to ensure accountability and public trust
Sponsors argue the current process restricts agents from getting timely approval for critical information

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact Diplomatic Security agents, who would have an easier process for obtaining approval to intercept communications during investigations. It could also impact the public's trust in diplomatic security efforts if the changes lead to more transparency and accountability.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4808, 119th Congress (2025). "Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4808