U.S. in Expos Act

Key Points

• This bill allows the State Department to use federal money to build and run U.S. exhibits at World's Fairs. For over 30 years, the government was mostly banned from spending money on these events, which meant the U.S. had to rely on private donations to participate.
• Supporters say relying only on private money has caused the U.S. to miss out on major events or even accept money from foreign host countries to build pavilions. By using federal funds, the U.S. can better showcase American technology, culture, and business to millions of people from around the world.
• Before spending any money, the State Department must tell Congress where the funds are coming from and how much private investment they expect to attract. They also have to make sure any companies hired to build the exhibits follow labor laws and do not use human trafficking.
• After a pavilion opens, the Secretary of State must give Congress a report. This report will show how many American businesses took part and how much money was raised from other sources to help pay for the exhibit.

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