HR 792119th CongressIn Committee

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to arrange for the carving of the figure of President Donald J. Trump on Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Introduced: Jan 28, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would require the federal government to add the figure of President Donald J. Trump to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Specifically, it directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to arrange for the carving of Trump’s figure into the memorial. The text does not specify funding, a timeline, or design details; it only establishes the mandate and the responsible federal agency. If enacted, the project would represent a major alteration to Mount Rushmore and would involve planning, engineering, budgeting, and preservation work under the National Park Service.

Key Points

1The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to arrange for carving the figure of President Donald J. Trump on Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
2Implementation would be carried out through the Director of the National Park Service.
3The text does not specify funding, timelines, or design specifications; these would likely be determined through future appropriations and planning processes.
4The bill represents an alteration to an existing national memorial, potentially triggering environmental, preservation, and permitting considerations.
5The bill is introduced in the House (H.R. 792) and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources; it has no enacted status as of introduction.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: National Park Service, federal government management of Mount Rushmore, and U.S. taxpayers funding the project; residents and visitors to Mount Rushmore.Secondary group/area affected: South Dakota state and local economies that rely on Mount Rushmore tourism; Native American tribes and communities with cultural or regional ties to the Black Hills region.Additional impacts: Potential budgetary implications, costs and timelines for design and construction, environmental and preservation reviews, and shifts in public discourse about national monuments and presidential symbolism.

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