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Protecting Presidential Memorials Act
Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
In Committee
Summary
This bill would bar demolition of presidential memorials designated by an Act of Congress unless Congress explicitly authorizes such demolition. It defines "demolish" as intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking an entire building or structure or a substantial portion of one.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on demolishing congressional presidential memorials
If enacted, this bill would bar demolishing a memorial that honors a U.S. President when Congress designated it. The bill would define "demolish" as intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking an entire structure or a substantial part. Demolition would be allowed only if Congress later passed an Act authorizing it. The bill would not create funding, penalties, or other exceptions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
AK • R
Sponsored 9/29/2026
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 9/29/2026
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 9/29/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 9/29/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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