To increase penalties for the commission of financial crimes using artificial intelligence.
In Committee
Introduced:Nov 25, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Cory Mills
Representative
Republican
FL-7
Cosponsors
11
Quick Stats
Policy Area
International Affairs
Summary
This bill aims to limit the State Department's ability to acquire or lease buildings for diplomatic posts that are owned or controlled by the Chinese government or its agents. It would restrict the State Department from using buildings with any Chinese government involvement for consular or diplomatic purposes.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to limit the State Department's ability to acquire or lease buildings for diplomatic posts that are owned or controlled by the Chinese government or its agents. It would restrict the State Department from using buildings with any Chinese government involvement for consular or diplomatic purposes.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Embassy Construction Integrity Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits the Department of State from acquiring or leasing certain buildings for use as a consular or diplomatic post outside of the United States, with a focus on restrictions against buildings owned by entities controlled by the Chinese government. </p> <p>The restrictions in this bill apply to certain entities affiliated with the Chinese government, generally those controlled or owned (at least a 25% stake) by the Chinese government or its agents. </p> <p>The State Department may not acquire or lease a building for a consular or diplomatic post if (1) the building is owned in whole or in part by an entity affiliated with the Chinese government, or (2) such an entity has performed construction or maintenance on the building at any time after 1948. </p> <p>The bill also prohibits the State Department from allowing such an entity to perform construction or maintenance on any building that functions as a consular or diplomatic post.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Prohibits the State Department from acquiring or leasing buildings for diplomatic posts if the building is owned by entities affiliated with the Chinese government or if such an entity has done construction or maintenance on the building since 1948.
Bans the State Department from allowing Chinese government-affiliated entities to perform construction or maintenance on any diplomatic or consular buildings.
Focuses on restricting the use of buildings with Chinese government involvement for U.S. diplomatic and consular operations.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would limit the State Department's options for diplomatic and consular facilities, potentially forcing them to find alternative locations not connected to the Chinese government. This could impact diplomatic operations and relationships with China, as well as the costs and logistics of maintaining U.S. diplomatic presences overseas.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
6306, 119th Congress (2025). "To increase penalties for the commission of financial crimes using artificial intelligence.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6306
