Foster bill to curb political self-branding on federal buildings

Foster bill to curb political self-branding on federal buildings

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led 18 of his colleagues in introducing the Federal Naming Standards Act. This legislation would prevent federal buildings, facilities, and programs from being named after elected officials or political appointees until at least 10 years after they leave office. Even beyond that time frame, no former official who makes more than $1 million annually from the commercial use of their name or likeness would be able to …