Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10055 would amend federal law (Titles 5, 18, and 40 of the U.S. Code) to require that any renaming of federal property go through a law passed by Congress, rather than being done administratively — for example, by an executive agency or department acting on its own. The bill's text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanisms, penalties, or exceptions it would establish are not yet known.
Based on its title, the bill would primarily affect federal agencies and officials who oversee naming decisions for federal buildings, land, or other property, since it would remove their ability to rename such property without congressional approval. It could also affect members of Congress, who would gain sole authority over these decisions.
The bill was introduced on August 6, 2026, by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA36) in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been referred to committee action, debated, or voted on. Typical next steps would include committee review before any potential floor vote in the House; no further action has occurred as of the latest update.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10055 do?
- H.R. 10055 would amend federal law (Titles 5, 18, and 40 of the U.S. Code) to require that any renaming of federal property go through a law passed by Congress, rather than being done administratively — for example, by an executive agency or department acting on its own. The bill's text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanisms, penalties, or exceptions it would establish are not yet known. Based on its title, the bill would primarily affect federal agencies and officials who oversee naming decisions for federal buildings, land, or other property, since it would remove their ability to rename such property without congressional approval. It could also affect members of Congress, who would gain sole authority over these decisions. The bill was introduced on August 6, 2026, by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA36) in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been referred to committee action, debated, or voted on. Typical next steps would include committee review before any potential floor vote in the House; no further action has occurred as of the latest update.
- Has H.R. 10055 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10055. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10055?
- H.R. 10055 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10055?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (6 Aug 2026).
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