U.S. in Expos Act
Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
Introduced
Summary
Would authorize the State Department to fund U.S. pavilions at international expositions abroad. It replaces a prior restriction with a system of congressional notice and post-opening reporting to increase oversight of pavilion funding and participation.
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- Department of State would be allowed to obligate funds for a U.S. pavilion registered by the Bureau of International Expositions only after notifying the appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days before the obligation. The notification must identify the source of funds, estimate potential U.S. investment, list expected non-government funding, and describe planned compliance checks.
- Requires a final report not later than 180 days after a pavilion opens that lists how many U.S. businesses participated and the dollar amount and source of any funds obtained from sources other than the U.S. government.
- Entities receiving Department funds must certify they comply with the host country’s labor laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption laws, and that they do not employ or utilize victims of trafficking.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New rules for U.S. pavilion funding
This bill would repeal a ban and let the State Department obligate funds for a United States pavilion abroad. If enacted, the Department would have to notify four congressional committees at least 15 days before obligating such funds. The notice would have to describe the source of funds, including any reprogrammed or transferred money, estimate the investment the pavilion could bring to the United States, and list expected non‑government funding. Entities that get State Department funds to build, maintain, or service the pavilion would need to certify they follow host‑country labor laws and U.S. anti‑corruption laws, and that they do not employ or use victims of trafficking. Within 180 days after a pavilion opens, the Secretary would have to report the number of U.S. businesses that participated and the dollar amount and source of any non‑government funds the Department obtained. The repeal would not itself provide money or change existing appropriations.
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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