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.
HR 7028 requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress at least 15 days before spending over $37,500 on art, furnishings, or design for U.S. diplomatic facilities. It applies to purchases under three State Department programs: the Art in Embassies Program, residential design projects for diplomatic residences, and the Cultural Heritage Program for preserving artwork at overseas facilities. The notification must include details like the item description, purpose, location, estimated cost, and funding source, and is sent to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees. This bill creates a procedural requirement for transparency but does not change spending authority or policy.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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