H.R. 4956, introduced by Representative Norton, would require that a majority of the Commission of Fine Arts' members be residents of the District of Columbia. The Commission of Fine Arts is a federal agency that reviews and advises on architectural and design projects in Washington, D.C., so this change would give D.C. residents greater influence over decisions affecting their city's appearance and development. The bill amends federal law to add this residency requirement to the commission's appointment process, though it does not specify how many total members serve on the commission or how current members would be affected. The change would take effect one year after the law is enacted, giving time for any necessary transitions. No specific funding is mentioned in the legislation.
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