To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.
United States119th CongressHR-2046House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 11, 2025
Summary
This bill establishes a requirement for congressional approval before any federal official can sell, dispose of, declare excess or surplus, transfer, or convey federal property deemed historically significant. The legislation defines "covered building" broadly to include any land, building, structure, monument, or site owned by the United States that is or has ever been listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Under this proposal, a specified official, including the President or the head of any federal agency, must first provide Congress with a notice of intent for such an action. Subsequently, Congress must pass a joint resolution specifically approving the proposed sale, disposal, or transfer of the historical property. This measure aims to ensure legislative oversight over the disposition of valuable federal historical assets.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
House of Representatives
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