Overseas CRISIS Act

The Overseas CRISIS Act establishes a Crisis Management and Strategy Unit within the Department of State to coordinate international crisis responses, including noncombatant evacuations. It requires annual tabletop exercises simulating crisis scenarios, creates a Department of State Reserve Corps of trained personnel who can be quickly deployed during emergencies, and mandates updates to Foreign Service Institute training on crisis management. The bill also establishes a Coordinator for Crisis Communication, enhances protections for locally employed staff during emergencies, and creates a clearinghouse for sharing lessons learned from past crisis responses. These provisions aim to improve the Department of State's preparedness and response capabilities for international crises affecting U.S. citizens, government personnel, and partners worldwide. The bill directly affects Department of State operations, diplomatic personnel, and locally employed staff at U.S. embassies and consulates.