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HOUSE 2083117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

Last Action
3/22/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • 2021-03-19Referred 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.
  • 2021-03-19Referred 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.
  • 2021-03-19Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-19Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-19 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
  • Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
  • Devin Nunes (R-CA)
  • Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
  • Ann Wagner (R-MO)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)
  • Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
  • W. Steube (R-FL)
  • Michelle Steel (R-CA)
  • Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
  • Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
  • Mo Brooks (R-AL)
  • DARRELL ISSA (R-CA)
  • Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
  • Andy Harris (R-MD)
  • Burgess Owens (R-UT)
  • Tom McClintock (R-CA)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Civil disturbances
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Crimes against property
  • District of Columbia
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Protection of officials
  • Protest and dissent
  • Subversive activities
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Violent crime
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