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HCONRES 90

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place motor vehicle gas price trackers in the Hall of the House of Representatives and the Chamber of the Senate.

119th Congress Introduced by Haley Stevens

Direct the Architect of the Capitol to install real-time motor fuel price trackers in the House Hall and Senate Chamber for public display.

Submitted in House
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Bill Summary · HCONRES 90

Summary of HCONRES 90 (119th Congress)

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and publicly available information. It does not reflect any subsequent amendments or floor actions beyond the indicated referral.

What the bill does (Purpose and intent)

  • Title: Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place motor vehicle gas price trackers in the Hall of the House of Representatives and the Chamber of the Senate.
  • Core aim: To require the Architect of the Capitol to install real-time motor vehicle gas price tracking devices in two prominent legislative spaces—the Hall of the House of Representatives and the Chamber of the Senate. The intent appears to be increasing visibility of fuel price information within the Capitol complex.

Key provisions and changes

  • Directive to the Architect of the Capitol: The bill directs the Architect to place motor vehicle gas price trackers in the specified locations (Hall of the House and Senate Chamber).
  • Nature of devices: The bill specifies the type as “gas price trackers,” implying displays that show current motor fuel prices for visitors or occupants within those spaces.
  • Placement and accessibility: The trackers would be installed in the two chambers/spaces identified, presumably for public display or awareness during the legislative session.
  • Governance and administration: The bill names the Architect of the Capitol as the responsible official for procurement, installation, and maintenance of the trackers, within existing administrative authority.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary implementer: Architect of the Capitol (AoC), the federal office responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Capitol complex.
  • Physical spaces affected: Hall of the House of Representatives and the Chamber of the Senate.
  • Potential audience: Members of Congress, staff, visitors, and the general public who access or observe display in these spaces during sessions or visits.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • 2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
    • 2026-04-23: Submitted in House.
  • Sponsorship: Representative Haley Stevens is listed as a co-sponsor.
  • Legislative status: As of the provided information, the bill has been referred to committee and has not advanced to passage. No date-certain timeline or floor vote is indicated in the summary.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Public information: If enacted, the trackers would make current gasoline prices more visible within the Capitol, potentially influencing public perception about energy and transportation costs.
  • Operational considerations: Implementation would require the AoC to allocate space, ensure real-time data feeds for price tracking, and address maintenance, accuracy, and potential display content policies.
  • Privacy and security: Placement inside the Hall and Chamber would be subject to existing security, accessibility, and use policies governing the Capitol complex.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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