HR 1017 United States House · 117th Congress

No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

Summary
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and has since been kept in place through periodic extensions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 11, 2021 Last action Feb 12, 2021
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Feb 12, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Feb 11, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Feb 11, 2021
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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