To direct the Secretary of State to avoid or minimize the acquisition or lease of a consular or diplomatic post built or owned by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMr. Mills introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill restricts the State Department from using buildings or contractors connected to the Chinese government for US embassies and consulates worldwide. It requires the Secretary of State to avoid acquiring, leasing, or contracting with any entity owned or controlled by China's government for diplomatic facility construction or maintenance.
Who Benefits and How
Construction companies from the US and allied nations stand to gain business opportunities previously available to Chinese state-owned firms. American national security interests benefit from reduced risk of foreign surveillance or sabotage in diplomatic facilities. The restriction applies to any building work done by Chinese-controlled entities dating back to 1949.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Chinese state-owned construction and real estate companies lose access to US diplomatic building contracts globally. The State Department faces new compliance requirements, including mandatory Congressional notification within 7 days if they must use a Chinese-connected building or contractor, along with justification of why it serves national security interests.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits State Department from acquiring or leasing buildings constructed by Chinese government-controlled entities since 1949
- Bans new or renewed contracts with Chinese-controlled entities for embassy/consulate construction, maintenance, or system installation
- Requires Congressional notification within 7 days before any exception to these restrictions
- Mandates explanation of national security justification and mitigation measures for any exceptions
- Covers all building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, communications, and fire protection
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Restricts State Department from using buildings or contractors with Chinese government ownership/control for US diplomatic and consular posts
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Reduce Chinese government influence on US diplomatic infrastructure by restricting their involvement in embassy/consulate construction and ownership"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Non-Chinese construction contractors eligible for diplomatic building projects
- US national security interests (reduced foreign surveillance risk)
- Construction firms from US allies
Likely Burden Bearers
- State Department (new compliance and notification requirements)
- Chinese state-owned construction companies (market access restriction)
- State Department procurement staff (additional due diligence burden)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A building that is used or intended to be used by personnel, or for a function, of a consular or diplomatic post located outside of the United States
Any construction, development, conversion, extension, alteration, repair, or maintenance performed with respect to a building; includes installation or maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, communication, fire protection, and energy management systems
An entity with respect to which the Government of the People's Republic of China, or an agent or instrumentality thereof, directly or indirectly owns/controls significant ownership interest or exercises substantial control
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