A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Wasted Space Act" establishes a commission to study how the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall might be used. This commission consists of nine members appointed by various congressional leaders and the Smithsonian Institution. The group is tasked with creating a report on potential issues, a fund-raising plan, and legislative recommendations. These reports must be submitted to the President and Congress within one year of the commission's first meeting. The commission will also look into the costs of converting the building into a modern museum and how to fund its maintenance without relying solely on federal money.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill directs the commission to find ways to maintain the building without relying on federal appropriations.
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The bill explores educational institutions that serve families visiting Washington, DC.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The commission is tasked with studying urban planning and the use of space on the National Mall.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make housing cost less?
The commission must study tenants in federal buildings who may be impacted by office relocations.
- Scored -1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The fund-raising plan may include potential charges for admission to the building.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exploring New Museum Uses: The commission will look into educational institutions that serve families and museums not currently near the National Mall, which could benefit those seeking cultural experiences (Section 3(b)(1-3)).
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Addressing Tenant Displacement: The study includes looking at tenants in Federal buildings who may be impacted by office relocations (Section 3(b)(4)).
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Financial Sustainability Planning: The commission will develop a plan to support the building's operation through public contributions or admission charges, aiming to fund maintenance without constant reliance on federal appropriations (Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Admission Charges: The fund-raising plan may include the possibility of charging for admission to the building (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Federal Funding Shifts: The commission is tasked with finding ways to maintain the building without relying on Federal fund appropriations, which may impact future budget structures (Section 3(c)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill directs the commission to find ways to maintain the building without relying on federal appropriations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The commission must study tenants in federal buildings who may be impacted by office relocations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill explores educational institutions that serve families visiting Washington, DC. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The commission is tasked with studying urban planning and the use of space on the National Mall. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The fund-raising plan may include potential charges for admission to the building.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill tasks the commission with researching educational institutions that serve families visiting the area.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The commission's study of urban planning and building use may influence future infrastructure and transit needs in the National Mall area.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The commission is required to submit formal reports and recommendations to the President and Congress.
- 5/14/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania