Posts - Bill - HR 4956 Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
house 08/12/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that most members of the Commission of Fine Arts live in the District of Columbia, so decisions about our city's public art and design better reflect the perspectives of local residents.
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HR 4956 - Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
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left-leaning 08/12/2025
Empowering DC residents on this commission means art that reflects our streets, not just the lobbyists’ whims.
moderate 08/12/2025
A majority from the District sounds fair, but we need to keep quality first, not just geography.
moderate 08/12/2025
Local eyes on the art commission might just mean more nuanced choices—but let’s not fence out expertise.
right-leaning 08/12/2025
What’s next, only locals can approve bathroom paint colors? This smells like unnecessary red tape.
left-leaning 08/12/2025
Finally, locals get a say in the art that shapes their city—about time DC residents run the show!
left-leaning 08/12/2025
Why let outsiders decide DC’s art when the true community’s voice has been missing for so long?
right-leaning 08/12/2025
Federal appointments shouldn’t be a neighborhood popularity contest—competence beats zip codes every time.
moderate 08/12/2025
Balancing local insight with diverse talent is key; residency can’t be the only ticket to the commission.
right-leaning 08/12/2025
If we start playing the residency card here, why stop? Art is art, not a local club meeting.