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Require that federal buildings and courthouses be designed in the classical architectural style.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asDemocracy in Design Act

What’s happening with Democracy in Design Act?

The Democracy in Design Act remains stalled in committee as of September 17, 2025, with no recorded action on the House version since February 24, 2025. The House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management must act next to advance the bill, but the binding constraint is that most federal legislation never receives a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for bills to end their lifecycle.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Democracy in Design Act (H.R. 1584 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since February 2025

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 964 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 964 (118th)
  3. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 366 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 366 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Dina Titus (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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