Congress·In Committee·H.R. 10055

Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act

Renaming Rules for Federal Buildings and Property

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Key Points

This bill would stop federal agencies from changing the names of federal buildings, parks, or landmarks on their own. Only a new law passed by Congress could officially change a name that was originally set by a federal law.
Political appointees who try to rename property or display the wrong name on signs could face criminal charges. Penalties could include fines or up to 10 years in prison if the changes cause more than 1,000 dollars in damage or costs.
The plan aims to keep naming power in the hands of Congress rather than the executive branch. If passed, these rules would take effect on January 1, 2027, to ensure that names chosen for public property remain the same regardless of which political party is in power.

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Aug 6, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Aug 6, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act

Bill NumberHR 10055

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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