The No Palaces Act requires approval from the National Capital Planning Commission for improvements to the White House or its grounds.
The No Palaces Act amends title 40 of the United States Code to mandate that the National Capital Planning Commission must approve any improvements to the White House or its grounds. The Act prohibits the use of private funds for such improvements unless authorized by Congress. Federal funds must comply with specific requirements. The Act also outlines expedited procedures for judicial review and consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval in Congress. It limits debate in the Senate to 10 hours and restricts amendments and motions to limit debate.
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