HUMBLE Presidents Act
Federal Property: Ban on Using Sitting Presidents' Names and Images
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is likely seen as a political statement and faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where such restrictions are often viewed as partisan.
Key Points
- This bill would stop the government from putting a sitting president's name or face on federal property. This includes buildings, coins, and paper money.
- Under this plan, no federal money could be used to decorate the outside of a government building with a current president's image or signature.
- The bill aims to prevent current leaders from using public resources to promote themselves while they are still in office.
- It specifically updates laws about money to ensure that a sitting president's signature or likeness cannot appear on any U.S. coins or bills.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
HUMBLE Presidents Act
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