US HB7054

Secretary of State must notify Congress at least 15 days before obligating funds for any U.S. embassy or consulate construction project that uses a nonstandard design

Notifications must include comparisons of full lifecycle costs, estimated completion dates, and security assessments between the nonstandard design and what a standard design would provide

Secretary must provide written justification for selecting a nonstandard design over a standard design, along with supporting documentation

Applies to new embassy and consulate compound construction projects, including those already in design or pre-design phases at enactment

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations should prioritize standardized designs and minimize customization for new diplomatic facilities