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Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

Federal Building Design Rules Based on 1962 Architecture Principles

Also known as: Democracy in Design Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress would require the General Services Administration to design federal public buildings using a set of guiding principles written in 1962.
  • The agency would have to write new design rules within 180 days after the bill becomes law, including minimum design standards for federal buildings.
  • This could affect how future federal buildings look and function, like courthouses, office buildings, and other federally owned public spaces.
  • The rule-writing process must include public notice and a chance for people to comment before the rules are finalized.
Infrastructure

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Feb 25, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Feb 25, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Feb 25, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Democracy in Design Act

Bill NumberHR 1584
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 4

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