United StatesCongress would need to approve demolition of designated presidential memorials
If approved, the measure would require congressional authorization before anyone could intentionally tear down a memorial to a U.S. president designated by Congress.
What it does
A memorial to a U.S. president designated by Congress could not be intentionally torn down, in whole or in substantial part, unless Congress authorizes it by law.
Argument forCongressional approval could protect designated presidential memorials from being intentionally torn down without lawmakers' approval.
Argument againstThe rule could make repairs or replacement harder if they require intentionally destroying a substantial part of a designated memorial.
More detail
The text bars intentionally demolishing a covered memorial unless Congress authorizes it by law. This covers a memorial honoring a U.S. president that Congress has designated by law. Demolition means intentionally razing, destroying, or wrecking the whole structure or a substantial part of it. Congress may authorize demolition through an Act of Congress.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 28Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Introduced
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