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119-hr-7028119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Representative Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

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Summary

Advance congressional notification for art purchases would require State Department notice before obligating funds over $37,500 for certain art-related purchases. The notice must be sent at least 15 days before obligation and list the item, purpose and intended location, estimated cost, and funding source.

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  • House and Senate foreign affairs committees would receive 15-day advance notices for qualifying purchases over $37,500 and the four required disclosure items.
  • The Secretary of State and relevant bureaus would have a uniform external notification obligation before obligating funds for these art-related expenditures.
  • The rule applies to the Art in Embassies Program, the Residential Design Program, and the Cultural Heritage Program and defines "art" to include paintings, sculptures, photographs, industrial design, and craft art.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/20/2026

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