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No New Fencing At the White House Act

USA119th CongressHR-9685| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent the construction of new permanent fencing around the White House complex by explicitly prohibiting the use of any Federal, State, foreign, or private funds for such installations. This measure ensures that no public or private money can be allocated to erect new barriers. However, the legislation includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that it does not restrict the repair or replacement of fencing that was already in existence on the date of the Act's enactment. The bill also precisely defines the boundaries of the "White House complex" as the Federal land in Washington, D.C., bordered by H Street Northwest, 15th Street Northwest, Constitution Avenue Northwest, and 17th Street Northwest.

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Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 14, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 14, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)

No New Fencing At the White House Act

USA119th CongressHR-9685| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill aims to prevent the construction of new permanent fencing around the White House complex by explicitly prohibiting the use of any Federal, State, foreign, or private funds for such installations. This measure ensures that no public or private money can be allocated to erect new barriers. However, the legislation includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that it does not restrict the repair or replacement of fencing that was already in existence on the date of the Act's enactment. The bill also precisely defines the boundaries of the "White House complex" as the Federal land in Washington, D.C., bordered by H Street Northwest, 15th Street Northwest, Constitution Avenue Northwest, and 17th Street Northwest.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 14, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 14, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted