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Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1943

Bill 118 s 1943, also known as the Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the aesthetic quality of federal buildings and public spaces. The bill proposes to establish a new design standard for federal civic architecture, emphasizing classical and traditional architectural styles.

Under the provisions of the bill, federal agencies responsible for the design and construction of federal buildings would be required to prioritize designs that reflect the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and stability of the American Republic. The bill also calls for the establishment of a new committee, the "President's Committee for the Re-Beautification of Federal Civic Architecture," which would be tasked with reviewing and approving designs for federal buildings.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the creation of a new grant program to support the renovation and restoration of existing federal buildings to bring them into compliance with the new design standards. The bill also encourages the use of American materials and craftsmanship in the construction and renovation of federal buildings. Overall, the Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023 aims to promote a more cohesive and aesthetically pleasing architectural landscape for federal buildings and public spaces, while also supporting American craftsmanship and traditional architectural styles.

Congressional Summary of S 1943

Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023

This bill establishes policy on the preferred architecture of federal public buildings. For example, the bill establishes that (1) traditional and classical architecture is the preferred style for federal public buildings, and (2) classical architecture is the default and preferred style for federal public buildings in the District of Columbia.

The bill also establishes a Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture to evaluate and advise the General Services Administration (GSA) on the design of new and existing federal public buildings. If GSA approves a design that diverges from preferred architecture, it must notify Congress and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy.

Current Status of Bill S 1943

Bill S 1943 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill S 1943 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2023.  Bill S 1943's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1943

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1943

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1943

Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023
Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023
A bill to establish the Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture, and for other purposes.

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