August 12, 2025
Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
To amend title 40, United States Code, to require a majority of the members of the Commission of Fine Arts to be residents of the District of Columbia.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
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Sec. 2. Requiring majority of members of Commission of Fine Arts to be District of Columbia residents
(a) Requirement
Section 9101(b) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking appointed by the President, who serve
and inserting a majority of whom are residents of the District of Columbia, who shall be appointed by the President to serve
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(b) Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect upon the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.