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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6761

White House: Historic Preservation Rules Apply

People’s White House Historic Preservation Act

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This Congress proposal would remove a special carve-out that keeps the White House and its grounds from certain historic preservation requirements.
  • If it became law, changes or projects at the White House could have to follow the same basic preservation steps other historic places follow.
  • Supporters likely want more public accountability when the White House is changed; opponents may worry it could slow needed work.
  • For everyday people, the main impact is about protecting a national landmark and how decisions about renovations are made.
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Political Response

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 16, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Dec 16, 2025

Introduced in House

42 Articles

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POLITICOunknown

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

People’s White House Historic Preservation Act

Bill NumberHR 6761
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(26)
D: 26

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