No Wasted Space Act

Sponsor: Mike Carey (Republican-OH)May 14, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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.

Creates a commission to plan new uses for the old Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall

This bill would create a 9-member commission to study the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. This group would develop a report, a fundraising plan, and ideas for new laws to recommend the building's future. This means a historic, unused building could get a new purpose, potentially attracting more visitors and changing how it's funded.

What Would Change

Today, the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall does not have a dedicated group studying its future uses or funding. This bill would create a 9-member commission to specifically focus on this building. This commission would then provide detailed reports, fundraising ideas, and legislative proposals to the President and Congress within one year of its first meeting.

Key Provisions

Creates a 9-member commission to study the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.
Requires the commission to submit a report on potential uses, including costs for converting the building into a modern museum.
Demands a fundraising plan from the commission, exploring public contributions and potential admission fees to support the building.
Instructs the commission to propose new laws for the building's operation, maintenance, and a future name.
Ensures commission members have experience in museums, family tourism, urban planning, and education.
Prevents federal government employees from serving on the commission.

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HR 8810 · 119th Congress · May 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 6/10

No Wasted Space Act

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