The Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act directs federal agencies to prioritize classical and traditional architectural styles—including Neoclassical, Greek Revival, Beaux-Arts, and Gothic—for major federal buildings such as courthouses, agency headquarters, and buildings costing over $50 million. The bill establishes this preference as official U.S. policy and requires the General Services Administration to update its policies, hire architects with expertise in classical architecture, and create a senior advisor position focused on these styles. When federal agencies propose designs that deviate from classical or traditional architecture, they must notify the President's domestic policy office at least 30 days in advance with detailed justification, including cost comparisons with classical alternatives. The legislation applies to federal courthouses, agency headquarters, National Capital Region buildings, and other major federal public buildings, but excludes infrastructure projects and border facilities.
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