House Bill 2083
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2083
Congress
117
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) 15 days after its enactment, to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds on January 6, 2021; or (2) to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds.
On January 7, 2021, in response to the attacks, 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 was kept in place through periodic extensions.
March 19, 2021
03/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
03/19/2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM