US SB3210 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Embassy Design and Security Act of 2010 - States that it is U.S. policy to adopt design excellence as a mandate for a new generation of secure, high-performance diplomatic and consular facilities. Urges the Secretary of State to establish: (1) a design excellence program modeled after the General Services Administration (GSA) program to integrate security, innovation, and design and construction best practices for all facilities constructed under the direction of the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations; and (2) a high-level board to track the design excellence program's progress. Directs the Secretary to reestablish the Architectural Advisory Board to: (1) advise the Department of State on design standards; and (2) review design quality and fitness.
Title
Embassy Design and Security Act of 2010
Sponsors
Sen. Christopher Dodd [D-CT] | Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-04-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Building construction
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3210/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s3210/BILLS-111s3210is.pdf |