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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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025
Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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