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New Design Rules for Federal Buildings

This new law requires US government buildings to be designed and built following older architectural principles from 1962. This means future public buildings might look different from those built recently. The government will create detailed rules on how to apply these principles.
Key points
Federal buildings must follow 1962 design principles.
New detailed rules for constructing and acquiring public buildings will be created.
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Print number: 117_HR_5291
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Democracy in Design Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5291.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal buildings must follow 1962 design principles.
  • New detailed rules for constructing and acquiring public buildings will be created.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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