Republicans on Capitol Hill are introducing legislation to enshrine President Trump’s executive order last month to make American architecture “great again” by calling for classical and other traditional designs in federal buildings .

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) rolled out a bill late last week that would force designers to learn on Greek and Roman-inspired architecture for government work.

“Americans want their federal buildings to reflect the strength, beauty, and tradition of our country,” Banks said in a statement to The Post. “This bill ensures our architecture honors our history, includes local input from our communities, and celebrates American tradition.” 4

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Trump’s executive order applied specifically to new projects expected to cost more t

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