H.R. 5786
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To prohibit the display of names at the White House without approval, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · October 17, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Takano
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the or the .
SEC. 2. Prohibition on display of names at White House without approval
- (a) In general
- Except as provided in subsection (b), a permanent or semi-permanent inscription, engraving, advertisement, or other display of the name of an individual, corporation, or other entity may only be exhibited or placed within the White House, on the White House Grounds, or within any structure on the White House Grounds with the express approval of the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Curator of the White House, in consultation with the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.
- (b) Commemorative Works Act
- of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ), shall apply to an inscription, engraving, advertisement, or other display described in subsection (a) that meets the criteria for a under section 8902 of such chapter.
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- of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ), shall apply to an inscription, engraving, advertisement, or other display described in subsection (a) that meets the criteria for a under section 8902 of such chapter.