Bill · H.R. 1584· House(119-HR-1584)
Democracy in Design Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Democracy in Design Act," directs the Administrator of General Services to follow specific architectural guidelines. It requires that the design of public buildings in the United States adheres to the principles found in a 1962 report titled "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture." The Administrator must create new regulations to implement these changes and establish minimum standards for public building design. This process includes a requirement for notice and a period for public comment.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill expands federal oversight regarding architectural standards for public buildings.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill increases transparency through requirements for notice and public comment on new regulations.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The bill impacts the aesthetic and standard design of federal public buildings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Design Standards: The bill directs the Administrator to establish minimum standards for the design of public buildings in the United States (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 1, subparagraph B). This could provide a consistent framework for how public buildings are designed.
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Public Input Opportunity: The bill requires that new regulations be issued after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2). This allows people to have a voice in the rulemaking process regarding public building standards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+1
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/17/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced in House
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