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Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

USA119th CongressHR-5163| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2025
William R. Timmons

William R. Timmons

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, designated as the "Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act" , aims to amend the District of Columbia's code of law by establishing a clear prohibition against camping on public property. The legislation provides a comprehensive definition of "camping" , which includes erecting or maintaining temporary structures such as tents and tarps for living accommodations. It also covers sleeping or preparing to sleep, whether inside or outside a motor vehicle, or laying down bedding materials. Any person found to be camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia without lawful authority would face specific penalties. These include a fine not exceeding $500 , imprisonment for a term of up to 30 days , or both a fine and imprisonment.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 14, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
Oct 14, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.


  • October 14, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaHomelessness and emergency shelter

Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

USA119th CongressHR-5163| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2025
This bill, designated as the "Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act" , aims to amend the District of Columbia's code of law by establishing a clear prohibition against camping on public property. The legislation provides a comprehensive definition of "camping" , which includes erecting or maintaining temporary structures such as tents and tarps for living accommodations. It also covers sleeping or preparing to sleep, whether inside or outside a motor vehicle, or laying down bedding materials. Any person found to be camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia without lawful authority would face specific penalties. These include a fine not exceeding $500 , imprisonment for a term of up to 30 days , or both a fine and imprisonment.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 14, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
Oct 14, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.


  • October 14, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
William R. Timmons

William R. Timmons

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingDistrict of ColumbiaHomelessness and emergency shelter