H. R. 4300

Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act

Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-07-07)

To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Commission of Fine Arts from exercising authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act”.

2. Prohibiting Commission of Fine Arts from exercising authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia

(a) Limiting authority over location of statues, fountains, and monuments

Section 9102(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking “District of Columbia” and inserting “District of Columbia which are owned by the Federal Government”.

(b) Clarification of limitations on authority

Section 9102(c) of such title is amended to read as follows:

(c) Nonapplication
The authority of the Commission under this section does not apply to any of the following:
(1) The United States Capitol.
(2) Any building of the Library of Congress.
(3) Any building, property, or project which is owned by the District of Columbia.
(4) Any private building, property, or project.

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