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HR 3556 117th Congress House Congress

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds.

Introduced: May 28, 2021 Introduced by: Calvert, Ken Republican · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for temporary or permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. It also requires the existing temporary fencing to be removed within 15 days of the bill's enactment.

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 June 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 1017 Related bill No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
  • HR 2083 Related bill To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.
  • S 1030 Related bill No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3556: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3556/
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"H.R. 3556: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3556/.
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H.R. 3556, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3556/.
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[H.R. 3556: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the United States Capitol or the United States Capitol Grounds.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3556/)
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