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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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill directs Secretary of State to avoid acquiring or leasing diplomatic buildings built, owned, or maintained by Chinese government-controlled entities, with Congressional notification required for any exceptions. It relies on procurement rules, reporting requirements, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Housing, Foreign Policy, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
US national security interests could face reduced risk and Non-Chinese construction firms eligible for diplomatic projects could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Chinese state-owned construction and real estate companies could face higher barriers and US Department of State procurement staff would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Directs Secretary of State to avoid acquiring or leasing diplomatic buildings built, owned, or maintained by Chinese government-controlled entities, with Congressional notification required for any exceptions.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill directs Secretary of State to avoid acquiring or leasing diplomatic buildings built, owned, or maintained by Chinese government-controlled entities, with Congressional notification required for any exceptions.
Key Policy Areas
Housing, Foreign Policy, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill directs Secretary of State to avoid acquiring or leasing diplomatic buildings built, owned, or maintained by Chinese government-controlled entities, with Congressional notification required for any exceptions.
Policy Domains
Entire Bill (Single Section)
Identified Gains
- US national security interests
- Non-Chinese construction firms eligible for diplomatic projects
Identified Costs
- Chinese state-owned construction and real estate companies
- US Department of State procurement staff
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Chinese state-owned construction and real estate companies, Non-Chinese construction firms eligible for diplomatic projects
Positive-direction: Non-Chinese construction firms eligible for diplomatic projects
Negative-direction: Chinese state-owned construction and real estate companies
US Department of State procurement staff, US national security interests
Positive-direction: US national security interests
Negative-direction: US Department of State procurement staff
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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