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

Summary

The bill obligates the Secretary of State to send a notice to the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations committees and the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations committees at least 15 days before any funds are obligated for a new U.S. embassy or consulate built with a design that differs from the standard. The notice must compare the project's estimated cost, schedule and security with a standard‑design alternative, provide a justification for the deviation, and include supporting documentation.

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