Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5009

Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025

Fine Arts Protection: Review of Government Art Collection

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This bill requires a full review of the Fine Arts Program, which manages one of the oldest and largest public art collections in the U.S. This includes many famous works created under New Deal programs in the 1930s.
Experts will survey every piece of art in the collection and estimate its total dollar value. They will also check if the current agency, the General Services Administration, has enough staff and money to keep the art safe and in good condition.
Because the agency's budget and staff are being cut, the review will look into whether the art collection should be moved to a different government home. A final report with recommendations must be given to Congress within two years.

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Aug 20, 2025House

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Aug 19, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Aug 19, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5009

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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