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

# Summary of HR 7054 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7054 would require the Secretary of State to notify Congress about certain State Department construction projects that use nonstandard designs. Essentially, if the State Department plans to build or significantly renovate a facility using designs that don't follow standard architectural or construction practices, they would have to inform Congress about it first. The bill doesn't prevent these projects from happening—it just adds a notification requirement so Congress is aware before construction begins. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill primarily affects the State Department and Congress.

It would give lawmakers oversight of how the department spends construction funds and what types of buildings or facilities are being built. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), but no additional details about specific provisions or the reasoning behind the notification requirement are included in the summary.