H.R. 3556 · 117th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced
May 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 01, 2021Committee

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

  2. MAY 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 28, 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: Jun 1, 2021

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: May 28, 2021

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