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Prohibiting Federal Funds for US Capitol Fencing

This bill aims to prevent the use of federal money for building permanent fences around the United States Capitol and for maintaining temporary fences erected after the events of January 6, 2021. This means citizens will not bear the costs associated with such structures, and existing temporary barriers will be removed, potentially affecting the accessibility and appearance of the public space around the Capitol.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for installing permanent fencing around Capitol Buildings and Grounds.
Prohibits the use of federal funds for temporary fencing installed after January 6, 2021.
Requires the removal of existing temporary fencing around the Capitol within 15 days of the Act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3556
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for installing permanent fencing around Capitol Buildings and Grounds.
  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for temporary fencing installed after January 6, 2021.
  • Requires the removal of existing temporary fencing around the Capitol within 15 days of the Act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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