,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bgbf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #d1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,banks 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,marshall1 ,mrs4 ,blackburn1 and ,mrs4 ,hyde-,smith7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to prescribe ,guiding ,principles for ,federal ,architecture1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,beautifying ,federal ,civic ,architecture ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,policy of the ,united ,states ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 applicable ,federal public buildings should-- 7,a7 uplift and beautify public spaces2 7,b7 inspire the human spirit2 7,c7 ennoble the ,united ,states2 7,d7 command respect from the general public2 7,e7 be visually identifiable as civic buildings2 and 7,f7 as appropriate1 respect regional architectural heritage2 7#b7 designs for applicable ,federal public buildings should be selected with substantial input from the local community2 7#c7 architecture1 particularly traditional architecture and classical architecture1 that meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a7 is the preferred architecture for applicable ,federal public buildings2 7#d7 in the ,district of ,columbia1 classical architecture is the preferred and default architecture for applicable ,federal public buildings absent exceptional factors necessitating another kind of architecture2 7#e7 where the architecture of applicable ,federal public buildings diverges from the criteria described in paragraph 7#a71 great care and consideration shall be taken to choose a design that-- 7,a7 commands respect from the general public2 and 7,b7 clearly conveys to the general public the dignity1 enterprise1 vigor1 and stability of the system of self-government of the ,united ,states2 7#f7 when renovating1 reducing1 or expanding applicable ,federal public buildings that do not meet the criteria described in paragraph 7#a71 the feasibility and potential expense of building redesign to meet that criteria should be examined2 and 7#g7 where feasible and economical1 a redesign described in paragraph 7#f7 should be given substantial consideration1 especially with respect to the exterior of the applicable ,federal public building4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 #bjbe dollars ,the term #bjbe dollars means dollars adjusted for inflation using the ,gross ,domestic ,product price deflator of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis1 with #bjbe as the base year4 7#b7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#c7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#d7 ,applicable ,federal public building 7,a7 ,in general ,the term applicable ,federal public building means-- 7i7 any ,federal courthouse2 7ii7 any ,federal agency headquarters2 7iii7 any public building in the ,national ,capital region 7as defined in section #hgjb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7iv7 any other public building1 the cost or expected cost to design1 build1 and finish of which is more than #ej1jjj1jjj in #bjbe dollars4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term applicable ,federal public building does not include an infrastructure project or a land port of entry4 7#e7 ,brutalist architecture ,the term ,brutalist architecture means the style of architecture that grew out of the early #bjth-century modernist movement that is characterized by a massive and block-like appearance with a rigid geometric style and large-scale use of exposed poured concrete4 7#f7 ,classical architecture 7,a7 ,in general ,the term classical architecture means the architectural tradition-- 7i7 derived from the forms1 principles1 and vocabulary of the architecture of ,greek and ,roman antiquity2 and 7ii7 later developed and expanded on by-- 7,i7 ,renaissance architects1 including ,alberti1 ,brunelleschi1 ,michelangelo1 and ,palladio2 7,,ii7 ,enlightenment masters1 including ,robert ,adam1 ,john ,soane1 and ,christopher ,wren2 7,,iii7 #aith ,century architects1 including ,benjamin ,henry ,latrobe1 ,robert ,mills1 and ,thomas ,u4 ,walter2 and 7,,iv7 #bjth ,century practitioners1 including ,julian ,abele1 ,daniel ,burnham1 ,rafael ,carmoega1 ,charles ,f4 ,mc,kim1 ,john ,russell ,pope1 ,julia ,morgan1 and the firm of ,delano and ,aldrich4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term classical architecture includes styles such as ,neoclassical1 ,georgian1 ,federal1 ,greek ,revival1 ,beaux-,arts1 and ,art ,deco4 7#g7 ,deconstructivist architecture ,the term ,deconstructivist architecture means the style of architecture-- 7,a7 generally known as deconstructivism2 and 7,b7 that emerged during the late #aihjs and features fragmentation1 disorder1 discontinuity1 distortion1 skewed geometry1 and the appearance of instability4 7#h7 ,general public ,the term general public means members of the public who are not-- 7,a7 artists1 architects1 engineers1 art or architecture critics1 instructors or professors of art or architecture1 or members of the building industry2 or 7,b7 affiliated with any interest group1 trade association1 or any other organization whose membership is financially affected by decisions involving the design1 construction1 or remodeling of public buildings4 7#i7 ,officer ,the term officer has the meaning given the term in section #bajd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,preferred architecture ,the term preferred architecture means the architecture described in section #b7c74 7#aa7 ,public building ,the term public building has the meaning given the term in section #ccja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ab7 ,traditional architecture ,the term traditional architecture includes-- 7,a7 classical architecture2 and 7,b7 the historic humanistic architecture1 including ,gothic1 ,romanesque1 ,second ,empire1 ,pueblo ,revival1 ,spanish ,colonial1 and other ,mediterranean styles of architecture historically rooted in various regions of the ,united ,states4 #d4 ,guiding ,principles for ,federal ,architecture ,to the maximum extent practicable1 all ,federal agencies shall adhere to the following ,guiding ,principles for ,federal ,architecture 7referred to in this ,act as the ,guiding ,principles73 7#a7 ,preferred architectural style 7,a7 ,in general ,provide requisite and adequate facilities in a preferred architectural style and form that is distinguished and reflects the dignity1 enterprise1 vigor1 and stability of the ,federal ,government which1 by its proven ability to meet those requirements1 shall be classical architecture and traditional architecture1 while not excluding the possibility of alternative architectural styles in appropriate circumstances4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 each ,federal agency shall ensure that-- 7i7 major emphasis is placed on the choice of design that embodies architectural excellence2 7ii7 specific attention is paid to the possibilities of incorporating into that design qualities that reflect the regional architectural traditions of the area of the ,united ,states in which the applicable ,federal public building is located2 7iii7 where appropriate1 fine art is incorporated into that design1 with emphasis on the work of living ,american artists2 7iv7 the design adheres to sound construction practice and uses proven dependable materials1 methods1 and equipment2 and 7v7 applicable ,federal public buildings are economical to build1 operate1 and maintain and accessible to the handicapped4 7#b7 ,flow of design 7,a7 ,in general ,design must flow from the needs of the ,federal ,government and the aspirations and preferences of the people of the ,united ,states to the architectural profession1 and not vice versa4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 each ,federal agency shall-- 7i7 be willing to pay additional costs to avoid excessive uniformity in the design of applicable ,federal public buildings2 7ii7 where appropriate1 carry out competitions for the design of applicable ,federal public buildings2 and 7iii7 prior to the awarding of important design contracts1 seek the advice of distinguished architects practiced in classical architecture or traditional architecture4 7#c7 ,building sites 7,a7 ,in general ,the choice and development of the site of an applicable ,federal public building shall be considered the first step of the design process1 which shall be the made in cooperation with ,state and local agencies4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 each ,federal agency shall-- 7i7 pay special attention to the general ensemble of streets and public places of which the applicable ,federal public buildings will form a part2 and 7ii7 where possible1 ensure applicable ,federal public buildings are located in a way so as to permit a generous development of landscape4 #e4 ,,gsa requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 adhere to the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #b and the ,guiding ,principles2 and 7#b7 expeditiously update policies and procedures of the ,administration-- 7,a7 to incorporate the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #b and the ,guiding ,principles2 and 7,b7 to advance the purpose of this ,act4 7b7 ,requirements ,in adhering to the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #b and the ,guiding ,principles1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure that architects employed by the ,administration1 whose duties include reviewing1 assisting with1 or approving the selection of architects or designs for applicable ,federal public buildings1 have formal training in1 or substantial and significant experience with1 classical architecture or traditional architecture2 7#b7 establish a position of ,senior ,advisor for ,architectural ,design in the ,administration1 which shall be filled by an individual with specialized experience in classical architecture or traditional architecture1 the responsibilities of which shall be-- 7,a7 to assist in the development of ,administration procedures relating to carrying out this ,act2 7,b7 to advise on architectural standards2 and 7,c7 to provide guidance to the ,administrator during design evaluations or design juries2 7#c7 where the design of an applicable ,federal public building is selected pursuant to a design-build competition under section #ccji of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 list experience with classical architecture or traditional architecture as specialized experience and technical competence in the phase-one solicitation2 and 7,b7 give substantial weight to those factors when evaluating which offerors will be advanced to phase-two2 and 7#d7 consistent with sections #dcjb and #dcab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 make advancing the purposes and implementing the policies of this ,act a critical performance element in the individual performance plans of the ,chief ,architect of the ,administration and appropriate subordinate employees in the ,public ,buildings ,service involved in selecting designs for applicable ,federal public buildings4 7c7 ,design competitions ,in addition to the requirements described in subsection 7b77#c71 if the ,administrator intends to select a building design for an applicable ,federal building pursuant to a design competition1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 actively recruit architectural firms2 7#b7 as applicable1 recruit designers with experience in classical architecture and traditional architecture to enter the competition2 and 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that multiple design modes are advanced to the final evaluation round4 7d7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator proposes to approve a design for a new applicable ,federal public building that diverges from the preferred architecture1 including ,brutalist architecture1 ,deconstructivist architecture1 or any design derived from or related to those styles of architecture1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,assistant to the ,president for ,domestic ,policy1 not later than #cj days before the date on which the ,administrator could reject the design without incurring substantial expenditures1 a notification in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,a notification submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe the reasons the ,administrator proposes to approve a design described in that paragraph1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed explanation of why the ,administrator believes selecting the design is justified1 with particular focus on whether the design is as beautiful and reflective of the dignity1 enterprise1 vigor1 and stability of the system of self-government in the ,united ,states as alternative designs of comparable cost using preferred architecture2 7,b7 the total expected cost of adopting the proposed design1 including estimated maintenance and replacement costs throughout the expected lifecycle of the design2 and 7,c7 7i7 a description of the designs using preferred architecture seriously considered for the project2 and 7ii7 the total expected cost of adopting those designs1 including estimated maintenance and replacement costs throughout the expected lifecycles of those designs4 #f4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this ,act impairs or otherwise affects-- 7#a7 the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency1 or the head thereof2 or 7#b7 the functions of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget relating to budgetary1 administrative1 or legislative proposals4 7b7 ,implementation ,this ,act shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations4 7c7 ,no creation of right or benefit ,nothing in this ,act creates any right or benefit1 substantive or procedural1 enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the ,united ,states1 including-- 7#a7 its departments1 agencies1 or entities2 7#b7 its officers1 employees1 or agents2 or 7#c7 any other person4 #g4 ,annual report to ,congress ,annually1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives a report relating to the carrying out of this ,act1 detailing adherence to the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #b and the ,guiding ,principles4