HR 7028
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.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
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This bill requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress at least 15 days in advance of spending funds on art purchases through several State Department programs. Specifically, it mandates notifications for the Art in Embassies Program, residential design programs, and the Cultural Heritage Program, detailing the art’s description, purpose, cost, and funding source. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight of these art-related expenditures.
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