Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act

This bill aims to ensure that all federal property is named or renamed exclusively through an act of Congress. It amends Title 5 of the United States Code to explicitly state that federal property, defined as any feature, building, or real property administered by a federal agency and named by federal statute, cannot be renamed or redesignated without a specific provision of law enacted by Congress. This measure centralizes the authority for naming federal assets within the legislative branch. The legislation also introduces new provisions in Title 18 , establishing penalties for certain federal officers or employees who violate these naming requirements. Specifically, politically appointed federal officers or employees who willfully display an incorrect name or rename federal property without prior statutory authorization may face fines or imprisonment, with the severity of the penalty depending on the extent of damage or attempted damage. These new criminal provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, reinforcing the bill's intent to prevent unauthorized changes to federal property names.