This bill establishes new design standards for federal buildings, directing the General Services Administration to prioritize classical and traditional architecture for major federal projects. The legislation applies to federal courthouses, agency headquarters, buildings in the National Capital Region, and any federal building project costing more than $50 million. It establishes guiding principles requiring federal buildings to uplift public spaces, inspire dignity, and respect regional architectural heritage, with classical architecture designated as the preferred style in Washington D.C. and traditional architecture favored nationwide. The bill requires GSA to hire architects with classical or traditional training, establish a Senior Advisor for Architectural Design position, and notify the White House before approving designs that deviate from these preferences—such as Brutalist or Deconstructivist styles—along with cost comparisons to preferred alternatives. The bill does not create enforceable rights, is subject to available appropriations, and requires annual reporting to Congress on implementation.
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