This legislative proposal seeks to modify federal law concerning the composition of the Commission of Fine Arts. Specifically, it amends section 9101(b) of title 40, United States Code, to introduce a new residency requirement for the Commission's members. Under this bill, a majority of the individuals appointed by the President to serve on the Commission of Fine Arts would be mandated to be residents of the District of Columbia . This significant change in the Commission's structure is designed to take effect one year following the date of the Act's enactment, allowing for a transition period.
Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E763)
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Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
USA119th CongressHR-4956| House
| Updated: 8/12/2025
This legislative proposal seeks to modify federal law concerning the composition of the Commission of Fine Arts. Specifically, it amends section 9101(b) of title 40, United States Code, to introduce a new residency requirement for the Commission's members. Under this bill, a majority of the individuals appointed by the President to serve on the Commission of Fine Arts would be mandated to be residents of the District of Columbia . This significant change in the Commission's structure is designed to take effect one year following the date of the Act's enactment, allowing for a transition period.