House BillHR 6926Government Operations and Politics
Federal Property Integrity Act
INTRO DEC 23· LAST ACTION FEB 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it affects how public resources and symbols are used and perceived. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that honors like naming federal properties are bestowed only after a President's full term of service, allowing for a more complete historical perspective on their legacy.
Without this law, the practice of naming federal assets after sitting Presidents could continue, potentially leading to questions about political motivations or the appropriateness of honoring someone before their full impact is understood. This bill aims to separate current political leadership from the permanent dedication of federal property names.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Prohibits naming federal property after a sitting President.
This establishes a clear rule against honoring current Presidents with property names, promoting a focus on their completed service.
PROVISION 02
Applies to all types of federal assets, including buildings, land, and other government properties.
The prohibition is comprehensive, covering the full range of federal property that could potentially be named.
PROVISION 03
Covers all forms of official designation, such as naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating.
This ensures that there are no loopholes for honoring a sitting President through any official naming process.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
COMMITTEE
DEC 23
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 23
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voters should care about this bill because it affects how public resources and symbols are used and perceived. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that honors like naming federal properties are bestowed only after a President's full term of service, allowing for a more complete historical perspective on their legacy.
Without this law, the practice of naming federal assets after sitting Presidents could continue, potentially leading to questions about political motivations or the appropriateness of honoring someone before their full impact is understood. This bill aims to separate current political leadership from the permanent dedication of federal property names.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Prohibits naming federal property after a sitting President.
This establishes a clear rule against honoring current Presidents with property names, promoting a focus on their completed service.
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Applies to all types of federal assets, including buildings, land, and other government properties.
The prohibition is comprehensive, covering the full range of federal property that could potentially be named.
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Covers all forms of official designation, such as naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating.
This ensures that there are no loopholes for honoring a sitting President through any official naming process.
GLOSSARY
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Sitting President
A person who is currently serving as the President of the United States.
Federal building, land, or other asset
Any property, real estate, or other valuable item owned and managed by the United States government.
Designating or redesignating
Officially naming something or changing its existing name to something new.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law
Meaning this rule takes precedence over any other existing law that might say something different.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
FEB 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
COMMITTEE
DEC 23, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 23, 25
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.