H.R. 4300

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 7, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Norton · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Table of contents

• H.R. 4300
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibiting Commission of Fine Arts from exercising authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia

SEC. 1. Short title

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

SEC. 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 Columbiaand inserting District of Columbia which are owned by the Federal Government.
• (b) Clarification of limitations on authority
  • (c) Nonapplication
    • The authority of the Commission under this section does not apply to any of the following:
      • The United States Capitol.
      • Any building of the Library of Congress.
      • Any building, property, or project which is owned by the District of Columbia.
      • Any private building, property, or project.
  • Section 9102(c) of such title is amended to read as follows: