H.R.7028

SECTION 1. Congressional notification for certain art-related purchases.

1. (a) Congressional notification for certain purchases under the Art in Embassies Program.—Not later than 15 days before the obligation of funds under the Art in Embassies Program for any purchase of a piece of art or related curatorial service exceeding $37,500, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification that includes—

1. (1) a description of the piece of art or curatorial service to be purchased;
2. (2) the purpose of the purchase and the intended diplomatic facility or location of the piece of art or curatorial service;
3. (3) the estimated cost of the purchase; and
4. (4) the source of funds to be used for the purchase.
   1. (b) Congressional notification for certain purchases under a residential design program.—Not later than 15 days before the obligation of funds under any residential design program for any purchase of a piece of art, furnishings, or design elements exceeding $37,500, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification that includes—
5. (1) a description of the item or items to be purchased;
6. (2) the purpose and intended location of the item or items to be purchased;
7. (3) the estimated cost of the purchase; and
8. (4) the source of funds to be used for the purchase.
   1. (c) Congressional notification for certain purchases under the Cultural Heritage Program.—Not later than 15 days before the obligation of funds under the Cultural Heritage Program for any single project, acquisition, or commissioning of art, design, or restoration service exceeding $37,500, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification that includes—
9. (1) a description of the project, item, or activity for which the obligation of funds will be made;
10. (2) the purpose and intended location of the project, item, or activity;
11. (3) the estimated cost of the project, item, or activity; and
12. (4) the source of funds to be used for the project, item, or activity.
    1. (d) Definitions.—In this section:

appropriate congressional committees.— (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.—The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—

1. (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
2. (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

art.— (2) ART.—The term “art” includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, industrial design, and craft art.

Art in Embassies Program.— (3) ART IN EMBASSIES PROGRAM.—The term “Art in Embassies Program” means the program administered by the Department of State to acquire, commission, loan, or exhibit works of art for display at United States diplomatic facilities.

Cultural Heritage Program.— (4) CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM.—The term “Cultural Heritage Program” means the program administered by the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations that supports the preservation, restoration, or enhancement of culturally significant elements, artwork, or architecture at United States diplomatic facilities.

residential design program.— (5) RESIDENTIAL DESIGN PROGRAM.—The term “residential design program” means any program administered by the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations for the design, furnishing, or decoration of representational residences or chief-of-mission residences.