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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jamie Raskin

Democrat · MD · Representative

Votes with party: 98.7% (547 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000606

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (32)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-12-16

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish protections and preservation standards for the White House grounds and surrounding historic areas to maintain their cultural and historical significance. It likely aims to ensure that any future development or changes to these properties follow strict guidelines that respect their historic character and public access. The measure would affect how the White House complex is managed and could influence decisions about renovations, landscaping, and public use of these nationally important spaces.

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Affected Industries

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Public Lands

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Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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