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22 U.S.C. 4853: Security requirements for contractorsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 58-DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
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§4853. Security requirements for contractors

Not later than 90 days after August 27, 1986, the Secretary of State shall issue regulations to⁠—

(1)  strengthen the security procedures applicable to contractors and subcontractors involved in any way with any diplomatic construction or design project; and

(2)  permit a contractor or subcontractor to have access to any design or blueprint relating to such a project only in accordance with those procedures.

( Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 403 , Aug. 27, 1986 , 100 Stat. 865 .)