# 119-hr-8574: U.S. in Expos Act

119-hr-8574, U.S. in Expos Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8574
- Congress: 119
- Title: U.S. in Expos Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Small businesses: Expo pavilion rules: mixed, low. 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 b…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-8574 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8574)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8574 (as of 2026-09-21).