HR 7028 Cleared committee

Requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress at least 15 days before spending more than $37,500 on art, furnishings, or restoration work under three State Department programs at U.S. diplomatic facilities.

Official title: 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.

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 13-JAN-2026

Referred 13-JAN-2026

Approved by committee 21-JAN-2026

Key points

Covers purchases under the Art in Embassies Program, residential design programs, and the Cultural Heritage Program.
Each notice must describe the item or project, its purpose and location, its estimated cost, and the source of funds.
Applies to any single purchase or project whose cost exceeds $37,500.

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Committee referrals (1)

Foreign Affairs Committee (House)

Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Tim Burchett (R-TN) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Republican

Michael Lawler

congress.gov page Introduced in House (13-JAN-2026)