Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Democracy in Design Act”.
Democracy in Design Act
A BILL
To direct the Administrator of General Services to ensure that the design of public buildings in the United States adheres to the guiding principles for Federal architecture, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Continuing investigation and survey of public buildings
in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “(referred to in this section as the Administrator)” after “Services”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(e) Guiding principles for Federal architecture—The Administrator shall ensure that the design of public buildings in the United States adheres to the principles described in the report published by the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space entitled “Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture” and dated June 1, 1962.”
Rulemaking—
In general— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary—
to implement the amendment made by subsection (a)(2); and
to establish minimum standards by which the Administrator of General Services shall design public buildings in the United States.
Notice and comment— The regulations required under paragraph (1) shall be issued after notice and an opportunity for public comment in accordance with the procedure applicable to substantive rules under section 553 of title 5, United States Code.