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Secure U.S. Capitol Act

USA117th CongressHR-339| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure U.S. Capitol Act This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023. 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 is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Government Operations and Politics

ArchitectureBuilding constructionCongressional officers and employeesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMembers of CongressProtection of officialsU.S. CapitolWorker safety and health

Secure U.S. Capitol Act

USA117th CongressHR-339| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Secure U.S. Capitol Act This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023. 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 is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArchitectureBuilding constructionCongressional officers and employeesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMembers of CongressProtection of officialsU.S. CapitolWorker safety and health