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119-hr-1584119th Congress

Democracy in Design Act

Sponsored By: Representative Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

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Summary

Require federal public building design to follow the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture." The bill would direct the Administrator of General Services to adopt those principles and to issue regulations within 180 days that set minimum design standards after notice and an opportunity for public comment under 5 U.S.C. § 553.

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  • Federal architects and contractors: Would have to meet new minimum design standards when working on public building projects.
  • Local communities and building users: The look and layout of federal buildings would reflect the 1962 guiding principles, shaping public spaces and civic architecture.
  • GSA Administrator: Would be required to promulgate regulations and establish those minimum standards within 180 days using the notice-and-comment process under 5 U.S.C. § 553.

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New design rules for federal buildings

This bill would set national design rules for new federal public buildings. The General Services Administration (GSA) would have to follow the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture." Within 180 days after enactment, the GSA Administrator would issue regulations with minimum design standards. The rules would come after public notice and a chance for people to comment. Architects and contractors on federal projects could face new design requirements.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

NV • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/5/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2025

  • Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2025

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/9/2025

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/20/2026

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