# 119-hr-9689: PRESERVE Act

119-hr-9689, PRESERVE Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV); status introduced (as of 2026-09-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9689
- Congress: 119
- Title: PRESERVE Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-12

## Summary

**The PRESERVE Act would create a federal process to **preserve federally owned public art on surplus federal property**.** - Local communities would get stronger guarantees that artworks owned by the federal government remain available for public viewing. Preservation plans must ensure artwork is accessible on a regular and predictable basis. - Museums and nonprofit cultural organizations could receive covered artwork as long-term loans or transfers, with agreements that include the plan's preservation requirements. - The General Services Administration would have to check each surplus property for covered art within 30 days and notify Congress within 60 days. It must form a 3 to 6 member Preservation Committee at least 90 days before any demolition, transfer, or disposal. - Prospective buyers or tenants could not take ownership, demolish, or outlease covered surplus property until the Preservation Committee submits a plan and the Administrator certifies the plan will be implemented and public access preserved.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protect public art on federal surplus property: benefit, low. This bill would require the GSA Administrator to check any federal property declared surplus for "covered art" within 30 days. If covered art is found, the Administrator would notify named House and Senate committees and local Members within 60 days and create a Preservation Committee at least 90 d…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-9689 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9689)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9689 (as of 2026-09-12).