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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Latest Action · January 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7028 requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress at least 15 days before spending more than $37,500 on art purchases or related services through three State Department programs: the Art in Embassies Program, residential design programs, and the Cultural Heritage Program. The notifications must include a description of the item or project, its purpose and location, estimated cost, and funding source, and must go to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. This bill affects State Department spending on art, furnishings, design elements, and cultural heritage restoration at U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. The legislation establishes no new funding and contains no specific timeline for implementation beyond the 15-day notification requirement before each purchase obligation.
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