H.R. 7039: Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego (SERVE) Act of 2026
This bill, known as the Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego (SERVE) Act of 2026, aims to restrict the naming or renaming of federal properties in honor of sitting Presidents. Below are the key provisions of the bill:
Prohibition on Naming and Renaming
The bill establishes that:
- No federal building, land, or other asset can be named, renamed, designated, or redesignated after a sitting President.
- Federal funds cannot be used for naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating any federal building, land, or other asset in the name of a sitting President.
Return to Previous Names
If any federal property is already named after a sitting President at the time this law is enacted, it must revert to its prior name as established by federal law.
Intended Purpose
The intent behind the bill is to prevent what the sponsors consider vanity projects or actions that could reflect personal ambitions of sitting Presidents in naming federal properties. The aim is to maintain a standard that prevents potential bias or perceived favoritism in naming federal assets.
Legislative Process
The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to a committee for consideration. It is an initial step and may undergo significant changes as it moves through the legislative process.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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. |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H698) |
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