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H.R. 7028119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jan 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: 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.
Introduced:
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State Department would need to notify Congress 15 days before art or design purchases over $37,500.
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HR 7028 would require the State Department to notify Congress before spending over $37,500 on purchases tied to the Art in Embassies Program, residential design programs, or the Cultural Heritage Program. The Secretary of State would need to give at least 15 days' notice describing the item, purpose, location, cost, and funding source. The bill does not block these purchases; it only adds a reporting requirement.
The State Department, which manages art, furnishings, and preservation at embassies and diplomatic residences, would be affected. The House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee would receive the required notices.
The change increases congressional oversight and transparency over how the State Department spends money on art, furnishings, and historic preservation abroad. It does not directly affect everyday citizens, taxes, or public services.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.