A bill to enhance the utility and ambience of Federal buildings by circulating exhibits or art and history among public buildings managed by the Administrator of General Services, to define and continue the existing arts-in-architecture program maintained by the Administrator, and for other purposes.
Federal Buildings Enhancement Act of 1979 - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to direct the General Services Administrator to: (1) acquire works of art by living American artists to be exhibited in Federal buildings; (2) develop exhibitions for Federal buildings which reflect the heritage or development of the United States; and (3) commission works of art by American artists for Federal buildings. Sets forth standards such works of art and exhibitions shall meet. Authorizes the Administrator to use one-half of one percent of the sums available for the construction, repair, and acquisition of public buildings for such purposes.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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