H.R. 339 · 117th Congress · House

Secure U.S. Capitol Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced
Jan 15, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 04, 2021Committee

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

  2. JAN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

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Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 4, 2021

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jan 15, 2021

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