No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act
Supreme Court: Ban on Permanent Fencing
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill was introduced by a non-voting delegate and faces a tough path because of ongoing security concerns at federal buildings.
Key Points
- This bill stops the government from spending money to build permanent fences around the Supreme Court. It covers the main building and the surrounding land.
- The goal is to keep the Supreme Court grounds open to the public. Many people feel that permanent fences make government buildings look like fortresses and keep citizens away.
- The bill does not stop the court from fixing or replacing fences that are already there. It only bans new permanent fences from being added in the future.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E487)
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act
Data Sources
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