Expansion of information provided during emergency evacuation of diplomatic and consular posts

(a) In general Section 103(b) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4802(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) ensure that crisis intake systems and forms are widely available for United States citizens abroad during emergency evacuations and remain fully operational for the duration of such emergency.. (b) Communication with next-of-Kin Section 43(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2715(a)) is amended by striking such individuals. and inserting such individuals, including maintaining regular contact with the next-of-kin to provide up-to-date information.. (c) Review and update Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a review and update of the communications procedures used by diplomatic and consular posts during emergency evacuations. Such review and update shall— (1) ensure that such posts have timely access to evacuation information and that such posts are able to distribute the information as necessary; and (2) include a determination of whether such posts need additional staff to ensure access to and distribution of up-to-date information.