H.R. 5163 Reported by committee Crime and Law Enforcement

Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

To prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] Introduced September 4, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action October 14, 2025

Summary

This bill prohibits camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia. The penalty for a violation of the prohibition is a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Oct 14, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
  2. Oct 14, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
  3. Sep 10, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
  4. Sep 10, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Sep 4, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  6. Sep 4, 2025 Introduced in House

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