Pre-approval for DS interceptions of wire, oral, and electronic communications

(a) In general The Secretary should delegate to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security the pre-approval authority for Diplomatic Security special agents seeking authorization under section 2516 of title 18, United States Code, to carry out the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications— (1) in furtherance of carrying out the duties described in section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)); and (2) in accordance with the requirements under chapter 119 of title 18, United States Code. (b) Update to the foreign affairs manual Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 221.5 of volume 12 of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the delegation to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security under subsection (b).