Washington, D.C. – Representative Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District - the Chair of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the General Services Administration – commended President Biden for restoring flexibility in federal architecture by rescinding Executive Order 13967 of December 18, 2020. Executive Order 13967 allowed the federal government to mandate an architectural style for federal buildings. 

“President Biden recognizes that public buildings should reflect the rich diversity of our nation and its people,” said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). “These spaces should demonstrate our progress over the years and be as accessible as possible to the public. I’m pleased that we no longer need to take advice on architectural design from someone who thinks every building exterior should have his name printed in gold letters.”

Last year, Congresswoman Titus introduced the Democracy in Design Act, H.R. 7604. That legislation would have prevented Executive Order 13967 from taking effect by codifying the General Services Administration’s Design Excellence Program principles into law.