H.R. 7054 · In committee · International Affairs

To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a notification of certain construction projects using nonstandard designs.

What it does

Requires the Secretary of State to submit to Congress, at least 15 days before obligating funds, a notification when a new United States embassy or consulate uses a nonstandard design.
Mandates the notification include a comparison of estimated full lifecycle costs, completion dates, and security between the nonstandard design and a standard design.
Requires the Secretary to provide a written justification for choosing a nonstandard design over a standard design, along with supporting documentation or an explanation of why documentation cannot be provided.
Establishes a sense of Congress that the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations should prioritize standardization in new embassy and consulate construction and minimize customization.

Jan 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs