Bill > HR4300

This bill amends the existing law governing the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) to limit its authority specifically to federal properties in the District of Columbia. Currently, the CFA has broad oversight of statues, fountains, and monuments in the District, but this legislation would restrict its jurisdiction by explicitly stating that its authority only applies to federally owned properties. The bill specifically prohibits the CFA from exercising any regulatory power over District of Columbia government-owned buildings or properties, as well as private buildings and projects. This change effectively reduces the CFA's scope of influence, giving the District of Columbia and private property owners more autonomy in making decisions about architectural and design elements. By narrowing the CFA's role, the bill aims to provide greater local control over urban development and design choices within the District of Columbia, respecting the principles of home rule and local decision-making.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4300/all-info