HR 339
117th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Architecture
Building construction
Congressional officers and employees
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol
Worker safety and health
Secure U.S. Capitol Act
Introduced: January 15, 2021
Introduced by:
Torres, Ritchie
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committees of jurisdiction
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