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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

PRESERVE Act protects publicly commissioned art by requiring preservation plans and public access.

The PRESERVE Act mandates the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a Preservation Committee for surplus properties containing publicly commissioned art. This committee must develop a preservation plan within 90 days, ensuring the art remains publicly accessible. The GSA Administrator must then make this plan public for at least 90 days. The bill also requires notification to Congress and local representatives when surplus property is designated. Disposal of such properties is prohibited without a preservation plan and public accessibility certification.

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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.