To amend title 40, United States Code, to require a majority of the members of the Commission of Fine Arts to be residents of the District of Columbia.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act amends federal law to require that a majority of the members of the Commission of Fine Arts must be residents of the District of Columbia. The Commission of Fine Arts is a federal body that advises on the design and aesthetics of buildings, monuments, and other structures in the nations capital. The requirement takes effect one year after the bill is enacted, giving time for the composition to be adjusted.
Who Benefits and How
District of Columbia residents benefit by gaining greater representation on a commission that makes decisions directly affecting their citys architecture, monuments, and public spaces. The D.C. community of architects, artists, and design professionals gains more influence over the aesthetic character of their home city. Local residents gain a stronger voice in decisions about the visual character of their neighborhoods.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Presidents appointment flexibility is reduced, as the majority of appointees must now be drawn from D.C. residents rather than from a nationwide pool. Non-D.C. residents who might otherwise serve on the Commission face reduced opportunities. The change could narrow the pool of qualified candidates, though D.C. has a large concentration of arts and architecture professionals.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 9101(b) of title 40, United States Code, to add the D.C. residency majority requirement
- Takes effect one year after enactment to allow for orderly transition
- Does not change the total number of commissioners (seven) or their appointment by the President
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires that a majority of the seven members of the Commission of Fine Arts be residents of the District of Columbia, taking effect one year after enactment.
Key Policy Areas
Government Administration, Arts and Culture
Primary Purpose
Requires that a majority of the seven members of the Commission of Fine Arts be residents of the District of Columbia, taking effect one year after enactment.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill
Identified Gains
- District of Columbia residents
- D.C. arts, architecture, and design professionals
Identified Costs
- Presidential appointment flexibility
- Non-D.C. residents who might otherwise serve
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
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