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This bill, the Federal Facilities Protection and Oversight Act of 2025, establishes new requirements for the demolition or significant modification of federal buildings, particularly those located in the District of Columbia. It mandates that any demolition of a public building, defined as a building suitable for use by federal agencies or mixed-ownership government corporations, requires express approval from Congress. Furthermore, before such a demolition can proceed, there must be an approved and finalized plan for new construction on the site. The bill also defines "substantial alteration" as any change that impacts a building's structural integrity, significantly alters its historical character, or exceeds specific thresholds outlined in existing law (section 3307 of title 40, United States Code). To enhance oversight, the bill amends section 8722 of title 40, United States Code, to include "substantial alterations" in the review process for proposed developments and to emphasize the importance of "architectural integrity" in such decisions, also incorporating the definition of "substantial alteration" into that section. Finally, the bill includes a standard severability clause, meaning that if any part of the Act is found to be invalid, the rest of the Act will remain in effect.

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