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H.R.9689

PRESERVE Act Protecting Resources and Ensuring Stewardship of Enduring Records of Visual Expression Act

Introduced·7/14/26

The PRESERVE Act protects publicly commissioned art in surplus federal property by ensuring it remains accessible to the public.

The PRESERVE Act mandates the General Services Administration (GSA) to safeguard publicly commissioned art in surplus federal property. The GSA must establish a Preservation Committee to develop a preservation plan for such art. The plan must be made publicly available and submitted to Congress. The GSA can only dispose of, demolish, or outlease surplus property if the covered art remains publicly accessible. The act defines "covered art" as artwork owned by the federal government and located in surplus federal property.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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History

Jul 14

House

Introduced in House

Jul 14

House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.