Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9598

No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

Lafayette Square: Ban on Permanent Fencing

Jul 6·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The House Committee on Natural Resources received this bill on July 6, 2026. It has not moved since that date. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote or discuss the bill before it can move forward.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill focuses on a specific location in D.C. and is sponsored by a non-voting delegate, which usually makes it harder to pass through the full Congress.

Key Points

This bill stops any money from being used to put up permanent fences around Lafayette Square. This includes money from the federal government, states, private groups, or even foreign countries.
Lafayette Square is the famous public park located right across the street from the White House. It is a common place for people to gather and protest.
The bill does not stop workers from fixing or replacing fences that are already there. It only targets new, permanent structures that would close off the park for good.
The goal is to keep the park open and easy for the public to visit. Supporters want to make sure this historic space remains a place where people can express their views.

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Milestones

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Jul 6, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jul 6, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Jul 6, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653-654)

News

Washington Postunknown

Federal panel urges changes to Trump plan to fence Lafayette Square

NPRunknown

Trump wants to fence off the park closest to the White House, a popular protest spot

The New York Timesunknown

Trump Administration Argues for Fencing Off Park Next to White House

Washington Examinerunknown

White House considers permanent fencing around Lafayette Park

Forbesunknown

White House Fortifying Front Door Where Tarps Hang Amid Trump's Construction Blitz

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

Bill NumberHR 9598

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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