No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

United States117th CongressHR-1017House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 12, 2021

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.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-1030: No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    House of Representatives

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