United StatesProposal would bar funding new permanent White House fencing
After enactment, no federal, state, foreign, or private money could pay to install permanent fencing around the White House complex.
What it does
Federal, state, foreign, or private funds could not pay to install permanent fencing around the White House complex. Existing fencing could still be repaired or replaced.
Argument forThe restriction could keep federal, state, foreign, and private money from paying for new permanent fencing around the White House complex.
Argument againstA ban on permanent fencing could limit security options for the White House grounds if officials believe added fencing is needed.
More detail
The proposal would bar anyone from using federal, state, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around the White House complex. The complex is federal land in Washington, DC, bounded by H Street NW, 15th Street NW, Constitution Avenue NW, and 17th Street NW. The ban would not prevent repairs or replacement of fencing that existed when the Act is enacted. The restriction would apply to installations after the Act's enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 15Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
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