H.R. 9598 Introduced Public Lands and Natural Resources

No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

To prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Introduced July 6, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action July 6, 2026

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  1. Jul 6, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  2. Jul 6, 2026 Introduced in House
  3. Jul 6, 2026 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653-654)

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