The Federal Facilities Protection and Oversight Act of 2025 requires federal buildings in Washington, D.C. to receive Congressional approval before they can be demolished or substantially altered. A "substantial alteration" is defined as any change that affects a building's structural integrity, significantly changes its historical character, or exceeds certain federal alteration thresholds. Before any demolition can proceed, there must be an approved and finalized construction plan ready for the site. The bill also strengthens the National Capital Planning Commission's review role by explicitly including substantial alterations in its oversight responsibilities and considering architectural integrity in its assessments. This legislation applies to all federally-owned or mixed-ownership buildings used for office or storage space by federal agencies.
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