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Sec. 2 · H.R. 2602

Prohibition on implementation absent specific statutory authorization

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(a) In general No reorganization of the Department of State may be implemented or otherwise take effect unless both of the following conditions are met: (1) There is enacted specific statutory authorization to carry out such reorganization. (2) The Secretary of State has submitted to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed plan, pursuant to section 3, with respect to the reorganization. (b) Consequence for noncompliance On and after the date on which the Comptroller General certifies to the Chair and Ranking Member of each of the appropriate congressional committees that the Secretary of State has implemented a reorganization in a manner that is not in compliance with the prohibition under subsection (a)— (1) no Federal funds may be made available to facilitate any activity of the Department of Government Efficiency; and (2) none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of State may be obligated or expended for official travel by any politically appointed official of the Department.

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