hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Stops naming federal property after a sitting President.
Rep. McClain Delaney (Sponsor), with co-sponsors including a PA Rep.
Introduced in the House, referred to multiple committees.
This bill proposes to stop any federal building, land, or other asset from being named after a President currently in office. It also prevents using federal money for such purposes. Any property already named after a sitting President would revert to its previous name. The bill was introduced by Rep. McClain Delaney, along with several co-sponsors, and has been sent to multiple House committees for review.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
This bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 13, 2026. It has been referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Government Reform. For the bill to become law, it must pass both the House and the Senate and then be signed by the President.
If this bill passes, you would not see federal buildings, parks, or other assets named after the person currently serving as President. This means taxpayer funds would not be used for naming efforts related to a sitting President. Furthermore, any federal property that might currently be named after the sitting President would have its name changed back to what it was before.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue it prevents vanity projects, saves taxpayer money, and ensures naming occurs post-presidency.
Critics Say
Critics might argue it limits a President's ability to be honored during their term or is an unnecessary restriction.
The bill's title, 'Stop Executive Renaming for Vanity and Ego (SERVE) Act', suggests supporters believe it curbs potential abuse of power and prevents presidents from using federal assets for self-promotion while in office. They would likely emphasize preserving the integrity of federal property naming conventions. Critics might argue it limits a President's ability to be honored during their term or that such a law is an unnecessary restriction on executive prerogative.