H.R. 1017 · 117th Congress · House

No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced
Feb 11, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 12, 2021Committee

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

  2. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)

    129Yea
    130Nay
    0NV
  5. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

2

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 12, 2021

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 11, 2021

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