HR 9598 United States House · 119th Congress

No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

The No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act prohibits the use of any federal, state, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square in Washington, DC. While the law bans new permanent barriers, it explicitly allows for the repair or replacement of existing fencing that was already in place when the bill was enacted. This legislation directly affects funding decisions for the park's perimeter and ensures that no new permanent structures are added to the area.
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Introduced Jul 6, 2026 Last action Jul 6, 2026
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