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Democracy in Design Act

USA119th CongressHR-1584| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Democracy in Design Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services (GSA) ensure all public building designs in the United States comply with the "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" outlined in a 1962 report. It specifically amends title 40, United States Code, to incorporate this requirement into the GSA's responsibilities for public buildings. Furthermore, the bill directs the GSA Administrator to develop and issue necessary regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment. These regulations will serve to implement the adherence to the 1962 principles and establish minimum design standards for all future public buildings. The rulemaking process must include public notice and an opportunity for public comment, ensuring transparency and stakeholder input.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7604
Democracy in Design Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5291
Democracy in Design Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-964
Democracy in Design Act
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2891
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7604
    Democracy in Design Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5291
    Democracy in Design Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-964
    Democracy in Design Act


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2891
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2891: Democracy in Design Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchitectureGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

Democracy in Design Act

USA119th CongressHR-1584| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
This legislation, known as the "Democracy in Design Act," mandates that the Administrator of General Services (GSA) ensure all public building designs in the United States comply with the "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" outlined in a 1962 report. It specifically amends title 40, United States Code, to incorporate this requirement into the GSA's responsibilities for public buildings. Furthermore, the bill directs the GSA Administrator to develop and issue necessary regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment. These regulations will serve to implement the adherence to the 1962 principles and establish minimum design standards for all future public buildings. The rulemaking process must include public notice and an opportunity for public comment, ensuring transparency and stakeholder input.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7604
Democracy in Design Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5291
Democracy in Design Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-964
Democracy in Design Act
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2891
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7604
    Democracy in Design Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5291
    Democracy in Design Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-964
    Democracy in Design Act


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2891
    Introduced in Senate
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2891: Democracy in Design Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchitectureGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment buildings, facilities, and property