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119-hr-8574119th CongressWALLET

U.S. in Expos Act

Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Introduced

Summary

Allow federal funding for U.S. pavilions at international expositions. This bill would repeal an existing limit on federal support and set new transparency and anti-corruption rules for any State Department-funded pavilion projects.

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  • U.S. businesses: Could get more official backing and exhibition space; the State Department must report within 180 days after a pavilion opens how many U.S. firms participated and the dollar amount and source of any non-federal funds.
  • Department of State: Would be able to obligate funds otherwise available to the Department for a pavilion but must notify key congressional committees at least 15 days before obligating funds and provide details on funding sources and estimated U.S. investment.
  • Contractors and foreign partners: Entities that build, maintain, or operate pavilions would have to certify compliance with the host country’s labor laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and anti‑trafficking rules.

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Small businesses: Expo pavilion rules

If enacted, the bill would let the State Department use funds to build a U.S. pavilion at an international exposition abroad. The Department would have to notify the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees and the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees at least 15 days before obligating such funds. The notice would say the source of funds, any reprogrammed or transferred money, expected outside funding, and an estimate of investment the pavilion could bring to the United States. The Department would require each contractor or grantee building or servicing the pavilion to certify they follow host‑country labor laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti‑corruption laws, and that they do not employ trafficking victims. Within 180 days after a pavilion opens, the Secretary would have to report how many U.S. businesses participated and the dollar amount and source of any outside funds received.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

TX • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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