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This bill, known as the "Democracy in Design Act," directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to ensure that the design of public buildings in the United States follows the principles outlined in the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" report by the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space. The bill requires the GSA Administrator to promulgate regulations within 180 days of enactment that implement these architectural principles and establish minimum design standards for public buildings. These regulations must be developed through a formal rulemaking process that includes public notice and an opportunity for comment, following standard federal administrative procedures. The bill amends existing law to explicitly mandate adherence to these architectural guidelines, which were originally developed in 1962 to provide a framework for federal building design that reflects the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and technological progress of the United States while respecting regional architectural traditions and the local environment.

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