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H.R. 7054119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jan 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a notification of certain construction projects using nonstandard designs.
Introduced:
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The bill requires 15-day advance notice to Congress before spending on nonstandard embassy or consulate designs.
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This bill requires the State Department to notify Congress at least 15 days before spending money on embassy or consulate buildings that don't use the standard design. The notice must include cost, timeline, and security comparisons plus a written justification for the custom design. It applies to new projects and those already in early planning stages.
The State Department, Congress, and Secretary of State are directly involved in this process. U.S. diplomats and embassy staff, along with taxpayers, may be indirectly affected.
Requiring justification and comparisons could slow down projects using nonstandard designs and increase congressional oversight of embassy construction spending. It may also reinforce the use of standardized designs meant to save money and ensure consistent security.
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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: 47 - 0.