U.S. in Expos Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8574 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8574 To authorize the Secretary of State to provide funds for a United States pavilion or other major exhibit at any international exposition or world's fair, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2026 Ms. Johnson of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the Secretary of State to provide funds for a United States pavilion or other major exhibit at any international exposition or world's fair, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``U.S. Participation in International Expositions Act'' or the ``U.S. in Expos Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since 1851, Expos have introduced global consumer markets to United States culture, products, and technology, showcasing innovations such as x-ray machines, typewriters, touchscreens, the Ford Mustang, Disneyland, the Statue of Liberty, electricity, and much more. (2) These global mega-events have not only been platforms to display architectural marvels and technological advancement but have also served as opportunities for cultural exchange and diplomatic engagement. (3) The United States uses Expos to promote American innovation, culture, and values, engaging global audiences and demonstrating the benefits of democratic principles, including free and fair trade and representative government. (4) Expos facilitate people-to-people diplomacy while showcasing the latest American innovations that can help address global challenges and change the way we liv