Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act. It stops the use of Federal money to put up new permanent fencing around the United States Capitol, any Capitol Buildings, or the Capitol Grounds. However, the bill does not stop people from fixing or replacing fencing that was already there when this act became law. Our elected officials introduced this to keep federal funds from going toward these specific new installations. As your legislative analyst, I want to make sure you know how your tax dollars are restricted under this text.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the Capitol complex, potentially saving taxpayer money.
- Scored +1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
By restricting the expenditure of federal funds on specific new infrastructure, the bill promotes targeted fiscal restraint.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill explicitly clarifies restrictions on how federal funds may be allocated regarding Capitol security infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) bans the use of Federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the Capitol Buildings and Capitol Grounds. This could be seen as positive because it keeps the government from spending tax money on new permanent fences in these specific areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the Capitol complex, potentially saving taxpayer money. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — By restricting the expenditure of federal funds on specific new infrastructure, the bill promotes targeted fiscal restraint.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill explicitly clarifies restrictions on how federal funds may be allocated regarding Capitol security infrastructure.
- 9/15/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E923-934)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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