House Bill 1017
117th Congress(2021-2022)
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1017
Congress
117
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 11, 2021
02/12/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
02/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/11/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)
02/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:25 PM