Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act

HR 5565, the "Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act," requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to prioritize classical and traditional architectural styles (such as Neoclassical, Georgian, or Beaux-Arts) for certain federal buildings. It directly affects GSA in designing, building, or renovating courthouses, agency headquarters, and other federal buildings costing over $50 million (in 2025 dollars), excluding infrastructure. Key mechanisms include mandating GSA to update policies to favor these styles, require GSA architects to have classical/traditional expertise, create a dedicated classical architecture advisor role, and ensure design competitions prioritize firms with relevant experience. The bill also requires GSA to notify the President 30 days in advance if approving a non-preferred design (like Brutalist or Deconstructivist architecture), providing detailed justification and cost comparisons.