No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the U.S. Capitol Buildings (as defined in 40 U.S.C. § 5101) or the Capitol Grounds (as defined in 40 U.S.C. § 5102). It directly affects federal agencies responsible for Capitol security and maintenance by restricting their funding options for perimeter fencing. The bill allows repair or replacement of existing fencing in place before the law's enactment but bans all new permanent fencing installations. It is a procedural measure focused solely on funding restrictions, not on altering Capitol security protocols.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Oct 2023
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Introduced Oct 17, 2023
Last action Oct 27, 2023
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Oct 27, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 25, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 17, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Rashida Tlaib
DDemocratic
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