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HR10634119th Congress

To prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.

Sponsored By: Representative Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would protect presidential memorials by making demolition unlawful unless Congress passes another law authorizing it. It defines "demolish" as intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking an entire building or structure or a substantial portion, giving a clear statutory standard for when removal of a memorial would require an Act of Congress.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Ban on demolishing presidential memorials

This bill would bar demolishing any memorial that honors a U.S. President if Congress designated it. It would define demolish as intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking a whole building or a substantial part. Demolition would be allowed only if Congress passed a separate Act expressly authorizing it. The restriction would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

ME • D

Cosponsors

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

    DC • D

    Sponsored 10/5/2026

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 10/5/2026

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 10/5/2026

  • Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 10/13/2026

Roll Call Votes

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