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No Art in Embassies Act

Introduced: April 1, 2019 Introduced by: Burchett, Tim Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov

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Apr 1, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 1, 2019

Introduced in House

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No Art in Embassies Act

This bill prohibits the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of art for display in a U.S. embassy or consulate.

What's happening now April 1, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2008: No Art in Embassies Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2008/

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"H.R. 2008: No Art in Embassies Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2008/.

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H.R. 2008, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2008/.

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