Secure U.S. Capitol Act

Summary

Secure U.S. Capitol Act This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023. On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.

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Timeline

1. 15 January 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 February 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 15 January 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 January 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 January 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 2021

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Sponsors

• Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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