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S. 5396

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A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the United States Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced
September 15, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This bill would prohibit the federal government from using taxpayer money to install new permanent fencing around the U.S. Capitol building, Capitol Buildings, or Capitol Grounds. The legislation would apply to any new permanent fencing projects in these areas but would still allow the government to repair or replace fencing that already existed at the time the bill becomes law. The bill was introduced in September 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline specified in the legislation, as it simply restricts how existing federal funds can be spent on Capitol security infrastructure.

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