No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Sponsored By: Representative Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits federal funding for new permanent fencing around the U.S. Capitol complex. This bill would bar federal funds from being used to install new permanent fences along the perimeters defined in 40 U.S.C. § 5101 and 40 U.S.C. § 5102. It would allow repair or replacement of fencing that existed on the date of enactment and relies on those code sections to define which Capitol Buildings and Capitol Grounds are covered.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Ban on New Permanent Capitol Fencing
This bill would bar federal funds from paying to install new permanent fencing around the Capitol Buildings. It would also bar such funding for the Capitol Grounds perimeter. It would allow repair or replacement of fences that existed on the date of enactment. It would not limit temporary barriers or other security measures. The prohibition would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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