Bill · H.R. 10634· House(119-HR-10634)
To prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
- Introduced
- 9/28/2026
- Last activity
- 9/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as H.R. 10634 and was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 28, 2026. The main purpose of the legislation is to ban the demolition of Presidential memorials. Under the bill, the term "demolish" means intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking an entire building or structure, or a substantial portion of it. A memorial that honors a President of the United States and was designated by an Act of Congress cannot be demolished. The only way such a memorial can be demolished is if a new Act of Congress specifically authorizes it.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of memorials: Section 1(b) explicitly prohibits the demolition of any memorial honoring a President of the United States that was designated by an Act of Congress, unless Congress itself authorizes the demolition. This is a positive outcome because it ensures these historical structures cannot be recklessly destroyed without explicit congressional approval.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of explicit negative impacts: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 10/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia