5589 -- Examine Overseas Diplomatic Footprint Act of 2018 | Poliscope

Examine Overseas Diplomatic Footprint Act of 2018

5589

115th Congress

International Affairs

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

April 24, 2018

Latest Action

April 24, 2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael T. McCaulRepublican(TX)

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Summary

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.