United StatesCongress would need to approve demolition of presidential memorials it designated
Presidential memorials designated by federal law could be intentionally destroyed, in whole or substantial part, only if Congress passed a law allowing it.
What it does
Anyone seeking to intentionally destroy all or a substantial part of a presidential memorial designated by Congress would need Congress to pass a law allowing it.
Argument forRequiring congressional approval could protect covered presidential memorials from intentional destruction without elected lawmakers agreeing to it.
Argument againstRequiring Congress to pass a law could delay demolition decisions for people responsible for covered memorials.
More detail
Covered demolition would require authorization through a law passed by Congress. Only presidential memorials designated by an act of Congress would be covered. The restriction would cover intentional destruction of an entire building or structure or a substantial portion of it.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.Latest
- Sep 29Introduced in Senate
- Sep 29Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Introduced
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