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DOI - 499 - Committee for the Preservation of the White House - Presidential

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Committee for the Preservation of the White House	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	499
Original Establishment Date	3/7/1964	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	Yes
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	National Park Service Liaison to the White House
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	1/8/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	John
Date Of Renewal Charter	1/8/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	J.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Stanwich
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	Executive Order 14109	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 219-0322
Establishment Authority*	Presidential	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(202) 208-7628
Specific Establishment Authority*	Executive Order 11145, March 7, 1964	Designated Federal Officer Email*	john_stanwich@nps.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	3/7/1964
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	Yes
Committee Function*	Other Committee

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Committee reports to the President and advises the Director of the National Park Service with respect to the discharge of his responsibilites under the Act of September 22, 1961, for the preservation and the interpretation of the museum character of the principal corridor on the ground floor and principal public rooms on the first floor of the White House. The Committee makes recommendations concerning articles of furniture, fixtures and decorative objects which are used or displayed in the aforesaid areas of the White House and as the decor and arrangements therein best suited to enhance the historic and artistic values of the White House and such articles, fixtures and objects.
How is membership balanced?*	As prescribed by Executive Order 11145 (as amended by Executive Order 13446), the Committee is composed of: (a) the Director of the National Park Service, who serves as Chair of the Committee; (b) the Curator of the White House; (c) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; (d) the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts; (e) the Director of the National Gallery of Art; (f) the Chief Usher of the White House; and (g) so many other members as the President of the United States may from time to time appoint. The Director of the National Park Service is to designate an official of the National Park Service to act as Executive Secretary to the Committee.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Committee generally meets one to two times yearly. The Committee advice includes recommendations with regard to the preservation of the museum character and interpretation of the museum character of the principal corridor on the ground floor and the principal public rooms on the first floor of the White House. The Committee provides advice and counsel on additions being considered for the White House Collection and on the care and refurbishment of rooms and corridors on the State and Ground Floors of the White House.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The purpose of the Committee is to report to the President of the United States and advise the Director of the National Park Service regarding the maintenance of the White House as a public monument.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meetings are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The Committee met once in FY 2025. Re MEMBERSHIP--The Committee is composed of ex-officio members and Presidential appointees. Each ex-officio member continues to serve as long as the member encumbers the position designated for Committee membership; Presidential appointees serve at the pleasure of the President.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	Committee members advise on the preservation and interpretation of the Ground and State floor rooms of the White House and on the acquisition of fine and decorative arts for the White House Collection.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	Yes	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The Committee advises on the implementation of portions of the Act of September 22, 1961.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Members of the Committee serve without compensation and are reimbursed for their travel, if requested. Members share their expertise in a variety of subject matter areas affecting the State and Ground Floor rooms of the White House. It is impossible to determine the cost to the government of obtaining this level of expert advice on room design, preservation and the fine and decorative arts.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	81	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	Approved Replacement of Diplomatic Reception Room Vestibule Wallpaper The existing wallpaper is badly damaged and further conservation efforts are not an option for consideration as the environment of the space is unstable and unregulated. The space is a high-trafficked area, and as it is the main entrance and difficult to close off for a lengthy time period. Approved Possible Acquisition of Elizabeth Monroe Portrait, attributed to John Vanderlyn This portrait has been on long-term loan to the White House and currently hangs on the southeast wall of the Blue Room. The Committee and Curator’s office hope to resolve issues associated with of long-term collection loans. Approved Donation of Carmen Herrera’s Painting Dia Feriado This acrylic on canvas painting was created in 2011 when Herrera was 96 years old. It was exhibited at SITE Santa Fe in 2024 and has only been in the artist’s collection. Donation was offered by artist’s estate. An exemption was approved to waive the 25-year deceased artist rule. China Room Lighting Upgrade Plan Based on last year’s Vermeil Room upgrade, lighting in the China Room will be upgraded to LED	Access Agency Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	White House Library Children’s Book Collection created at the direction of Dr. Jill Biden. Maintenance Priorities Assessment Conducted by interior design subject matter experts as recommended by the committee for the East Room, Cross Hall, and Entrance Hall. Continued discussion with Philadelphia Museum of Art regarding return of long-term furniture and portrait from private lender. Architectural Drawing of 1962 State Dining Room mantel acquired. New public tour experience was implemented providing visitors an improved opportunity for understating, engagement and accessibility. Under the direction of Dr. Biden, staff collaborated with the History Channel and ESI for development.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	NA	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Please contact John Stanwich, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 219-0322 or john_stanwich@nps.gov for information on the Committee.
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback is provided through subsequent committee meetings or through emails and mailings.	Narrative Description*	The Committee for the Preservation of the White House reports to the President and advises the Director of the National Park Service on his or her responsibilities under the Act of September 22, 1961, for the preservation and interpretation of the museum character of the principal corridor on the ground floor and the principal public rooms on the first floor of the White House.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$25,717.50	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$35,000.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$57,685.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$65,000.00
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$5,698.06	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$12,000.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$91,037.57	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$115,032.00
Date Cost Last Modified	9/19/2025 3:56 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	1.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.75	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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Category Area Arts Arts and Humanities Land National Parks, Sites, Trails, Recreational Areas Monuments Social Sciences History

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