HR 1017
117th Congress
House
Congress
Building construction
Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Library of Congress
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol
Worker safety and health
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Introduced: February 11, 2021
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 11, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committees of jurisdiction
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