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HR 6926

To prohibit the naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating of any Federal building, land, or other asset in the name of a sitting President, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Brendan Boyle and 7 co-sponsors

Prohibits naming or renaming any federal building, land, or asset after a sitting President, pausing proposals and guiding naming rules during the President's term.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6926

Summary of HR 6926 (2025)

Title

To prohibit the naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating of any Federal building, land, or other asset in the name of a sitting President, and for other purposes.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to halt the practice of naming or renaming any federal asset (including buildings, land, or other assets) after a sitting President.
  • It aims to ensure that names reflecting the presidency are not applied to federal properties while the President is in office.

Key provisions (as implied by the title and typical drafting)

  • Prohibition on naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating any federal building, land, or other asset in the name of a sitting President.
  • The language likely covers all federal assets under the jurisdiction of the United States government.
  • The text anticipates “for other purposes,” which commonly means the bill could include related amendments or clarifications to enforcement, definitions, or related naming procedures (though the exact additional provisions are not listed in the summary provided).

What would be affected

  • Federal assets (buildings, land, or other assets) that would otherwise be named after a sitting President.
  • Agencies and offices responsible for approving or proposing asset names (e.g., departments within Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform, given the committee referrals).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the House on December 23, 2025.
  • Referred on the same day to:
    • Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Committee on Natural Resources
    • Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Referral notes indicate consideration of provisions within each committee’s jurisdiction, with the exact timing to be determined by the Speaker.
  • Status: Introduced in the House (no Senate action noted as of the provided information).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Short-term: Any new or pending naming proposals for federal properties would be paused or blocked if they would name a property after a sitting President.
  • Long-term: Creates a formal rule that could influence the process and criteria for naming federal assets, potentially affecting future memorials and honors.
  • Administrative: Agencies would need to ensure compliance with naming proposals during the President’s term; may require policy adjustments or guidance on naming conventions.
  • Political/operational: The bill’s restrictions could be a point of policy contention or discussion about tradition, honors, and the perceived timing of commemorations.

Note

  • Specific text, definitions (e.g., what constitutes a “federal asset” beyond buildings and land), and any exceptions are not included in the summary provided. The actual bill language would clarify scope, enforcement mechanisms, and any transitional provisions.

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

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