HR 8748 United States House · 118th Congress

Capitol Dog Relief Act

This bill creates designated dog relief areas on the U.S. Capitol Grounds for visitors and staff with dogs. It requires dog owners to dispose of waste in sealed bags placed in trash receptacles, with fines of up to $100 for first violations and $500 for repeat offenses enforced by Capitol Police. Collected fines fund Capitol Grounds maintenance. The bill directly affects Capitol visitors, staff, and Capitol Police, and mandates that relief area designs follow ADA accessibility standards while preserving historic character.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jun 14, 2024
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Jun 14, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Jun 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jun 13, 2024
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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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