Earn it First Act of 2026
To prohibit a sitting President, or officer or employee on behalf of a sitting President, from naming or designating a public building after such President.
This bill, HB8388 or the Earn it First Act of 2026, aims to prevent a sitting President, or any officer or employee acting on behalf of a sitting President, from naming or designating a public building after that President. This measure seeks to ensure that any such recognitions are reserved for future Presidents who have left office and have had time to earn the honor through their contributions to the nation.
If passed, this bill would affect the President, their appointees, and any federal employees involved in naming public buildings. It would establish a clear guideline that prevents current Presidents from being honored in this way during their term.
HB8388 was introduced on April 20, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, as well as the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for further review and consideration. As of now, the bill is in the initial stages of the legislative process.
