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Examine Overseas Diplomatic Footprint Act of 2018

Introduced: April 24, 2018 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 24, 2018
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 24, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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