§2706 Reprograming of funds; notice requirements

Summary

Require the Department of State to tell four Congressional committees (House International Relations and Appropriations, and Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations) at least 15 days before it changes how State money is used. If those committees are not told, the money cannot be spent for certain kinds of changes. The rule covers seven kinds of changes, like starting or ending programs, moving or reorganizing offices or staff, outsourcing work, increasing funds or staff for projects Congress denied or limited, or big shifts over $1,000,000 or 10 percent (whichever is less) that add to programs, cut 10 percent or more from approved programs, or come from staff reductions that change programs. The rule also stops such reprogramming during the last 15 days when the funds are available unless notice was given before that period. The Secretary of State can skip the 15‑day notice if waiting would risk people’s health or safety, but must tell the same four committees as soon as possible and no later than 3 days after acting, and must explain the emergency.