H.R. 2127 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2019 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of United States Government funds for art in United States embassies and consulates, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act. 2. Prohibition (a) In general No funds are authorized to be appropriated, and the Secretary of State may not obligate or expend any funds, for the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of any art for the purposes of installation or display in any embassy, consulate, or other foreign mission of the United States. (b) Definition In this section, the term art includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, industrial design, and craft art.