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119-hr-6896119th Congress

Federal Facilities Protection and Oversight Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

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Summary

Congressional approval for demolition or substantial alteration of federal public buildings in the District of Columbia. This bill would bar demolition or major changes to a public building in D.C. without express Congressional authorization and requires a finalized construction plan before demolition.

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  • Federal agencies and building owners would need explicit congressional authority before demolishing or substantially altering a public building in D.C. For demolition, the site must have an approved, finalized plan for new construction.
  • The National Capital Planning Commission would get expanded review power to cover substantial alterations and to weigh architectural integrity. The bill adds a formal definition of "substantial alteration" tied to structural effects, historic-character changes, and thresholds in current law.
  • Buildings with historic character would get clearer protection because substantial alteration is defined to include changes that significantly change historical character.

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Congress must approve DC demolitions

This bill would ban demolition or major alteration of public buildings in Washington, DC unless Congress gives express authority. A demolition would be allowed only after the site has an approved, finalized plan for new construction. The bill would define "public building" as a building used for office or storage by federal agencies or mixed-ownership government corporations. It would define "substantial alteration" and give the National Capital Planning Commission new review power over architectural integrity and such alterations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

NM • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 1/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

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