To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a notification of certain construction projects using nonstandard designs.
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Overview
This bill requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress about any new U.S. embassy or consulate construction projects that use designs different from standard ones. Before receiving funding for these projects, the Secretary must provide a detailed comparison of costs, timelines, and security measures between the nonstandard design and a standard design. The notification must also include a justification for choosing the nonstandard approach. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in how U.S. embassies and consulates are built.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State must notify Congress before funding nonstandard construction projects.
- Notifications must include comparisons of lifecycle costs, completion dates, and security measures.
- Comparisons must be made between nonstandard and standard designs.
- A justification for selecting a nonstandard design is required.
- The notification must be submitted 15 days before funding is obligated.
- The bill applies to new embassy and consulate compounds, including those in the design phase.
- Specific congressional committees are designated to receive the notifications.
Who is affected
- Department of State
- Congress
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates
- Construction Contractors
Notable changes
- Requires explicit justification for nonstandard designs.
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