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No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act

Introduced: April 8, 2019 Introduced by: Burchett, Tim Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 8, 2019
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No Taxpayer-Funded 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 8, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2008 Related bill No Art in Embassies Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2127: No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2127/
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"H.R. 2127: No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2127/.
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H.R. 2127, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2127/.
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[H.R. 2127: No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2127/)
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