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HOUSE 6306118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Embassy Construction Integrity Act of 2023

Last Action
3/20/2024

Actions

  • 2024-03-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2024-03-19The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-03-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-03-19On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1194)
  • 2024-03-19Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1194)
  • 2024-03-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6306.
  • 2024-03-19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1194-1195)
  • 2024-03-19Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2023-12-13Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
  • 2023-12-13Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-11-08Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2023-11-08Introduced in House
  • 2023-11-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-11-08 (00)

Embassy Construction Integrity Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Department of State from acquiring or leasing certain buildings for use as a consular or diplomatic post outside of the United States, with a focus on restrictions against buildings owned by entities controlled by the Chinese government.

The restrictions in this bill apply to certain entities affiliated with the Chinese government, generally those controlled or owned (at least a 25% stake) by the Chinese government or its agents.

The State Department may not acquire or lease a building for a consular or diplomatic post if (1) the building is owned in whole or in part by an entity affiliated with the Chinese government, or (2) such an entity has performed construction or maintenance on the building at any time after 1948.

The bill also prohibits the State Department from allowing such an entity to perform construction or maintenance on any building that functions as a consular or diplomatic post.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
  • Pete Sessions (R-TX)
  • Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
  • Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
  • James Baird (R-IN)
  • Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
  • Tony Gonzales (R-TX)

Subjects

  • Asia
  • China
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
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