To require the Secretary of State to submit a notification to Congress prior to obligating funds for certain art-related purchases, and for other purposes.

This bill would require the Secretary of State to notify certain congressional committees at least 15 days before committing funds for art-related purchases over $37,500. The rule would cover the Art in Embassies Program, residential design programs for ambassador and official residences, and the Cultural Heritage Program at U.S. diplomatic facilities. Each notice would describe the item or project, its purpose and location, its estimated cost, and the source of funds. The notices would go to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Sponsors

• Tim Burchett Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors