arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Repeal of Penalty for Obstructing DC-Virginia Bridges

This legal act removes a specific criminal penalty for obstructing bridges connecting the District of Columbia and Virginia. This means citizens will no longer face this particular criminal sanction for such actions, which may affect how protests and public gatherings are organized in that area.
Key points
Repeals a specific criminal penalty for obstructing bridges between the District of Columbia and Virginia.
This change may impact rules regarding public gatherings and protests in the region.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Expired
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5979
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-11-15
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5979.

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 2021-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals a specific criminal penalty for obstructing bridges between the District of Columbia and Virginia.
  • This change may impact rules regarding public gatherings and protests in the region.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Local Government Security