HR 5589 · 115th Congress · International Affairs

Examine Overseas Diplomatic Footprint Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2018-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Examine Overseas Diplomatic Footprint Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State, before initiating site selection for a diplomatic or consular post that is expected to employ 10 or fewer direct hire U.S. government employees for at least three years, to analyze options, including consolidation with other nearby posts. The State Department shall complete a cost-benefit analysis for maintaining each such post for the prior three years.…

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