People’s White House Historic Preservation Act
White House: Historic Preservation Rules Apply
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
People’s White House Historic Preservation Act
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