Federal Naming Standards Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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
This bill, the Federal Naming Standards Act, would prohibit naming or renaming federal buildings, facilities, or programs after elected officials or political appointees. This restriction would apply for ten years after the individual leaves office or appointment. However, the period would extend if the individual earns over $1,000,000 annually from commercial use of their name, image, or likeness. The prohibition would not apply to deceased individuals, naming decisions made before the bill becomes law, or individuals who were not using their name commercially at the time of naming.
The bill would affect federal agencies that have the authority to name buildings, facilities, or programs. It also affects elected officials and political appointees, as well as any individual whose name or likeness is used commercially. The bill includes provisions for inspectors general to investigate complaints of violations and report their findings.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, by Representative Bill Foster and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The next step would be for these committees to consider the bill.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 9902 do?
- This bill, the Federal Naming Standards Act, would prohibit naming or renaming federal buildings, facilities, or programs after elected officials or political appointees. This restriction would apply for ten years after the individual leaves office or appointment. However, the period would extend if the individual earns over $1,000,000 annually from commercial use of their name, image, or likeness. The prohibition would not apply to deceased individuals, naming decisions made before the bill becomes law, or individuals who were not using their name commercially at the time of naming. The bill would affect federal agencies that have the authority to name buildings, facilities, or programs. It also affects elected officials and political appointees, as well as any individual whose name or likeness is used commercially. The bill includes provisions for inspectors general to investigate complaints of violations and report their findings. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, by Representative Bill Foster and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The next step would be for these committees to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 9902 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9902. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9902?
- H.R. 9902 was sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9902?
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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. (23 Jul 2026).
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