HR9047Referred to Committee

To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Columbia and the capital region, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-29
Introduced
37
Cosponsors
HR
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (539 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-29

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The proposal would prevent the construction of large ceremonial arches in Washington D.C. and surrounding areas, likely to protect the appearance and historical character of the nation's capital and its monuments. The restriction would apply to government and private projects in designated zones around the capital region. The bill was sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review.

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