S 2891 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Democracy in Design Act

This bill requires the Administrator of General Services to ensure all new U.S. federal public buildings (like courthouses and post offices) follow the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" report. It mandates the Administrator to create new design regulations within 180 days, including minimum standards for building design, after public comment. These rules will directly affect federal agencies responsible for constructing or renovating public buildings. The bill does not change existing building codes but adds specific historical design principles to federal design requirements.
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
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