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Legislative Progress
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Unlikely to pass
This is a minor bill about office decorations that is not a high priority for leaders in either party.
Key Points
This bill creates a program that lets members of the House and Senate borrow artwork from federal museums to hang in their offices. It targets pieces that are currently kept in storage and are not being shown to the public.
The program would include art from institutions that receive federal money, such as the Smithsonian, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Portrait Gallery.
The Architect of the Capitol would manage the program. They would work with museum leaders to decide which pieces of art are safe to move and appropriate for a government office.
The goal is to put thousands of government-owned paintings and sculptures to use since many of these items are rarely seen by the public due to limited museum space.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Aug 3, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Aug 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Display America's Art Act
Bill NumberS 5210
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
