No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
H.R. 10396 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would prohibit the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the U.S. Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds. Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific details of how this prohibition would be defined, implemented, or enforced are not currently known.
Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect federal agencies responsible for Capitol security and grounds management, such as those overseeing Capitol Police or the Architect of the Capitol, by restricting their ability to use federal appropriations for permanent fencing installations. It could also be relevant to members of Congress, congressional staff, and the public who access the Capitol complex, though the bill's precise scope and any exceptions are not yet specified in available materials.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and currently has the status "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted but has not yet been considered by a committee, voted on, or advanced further. Typical next steps would include committee review; however, no such action has yet been reported. Readers should watch for the release of the bill's full text for further details.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10396 do?
- H.R. 10396 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would prohibit the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the U.S. Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds. Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific details of how this prohibition would be defined, implemented, or enforced are not currently known. Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect federal agencies responsible for Capitol security and grounds management, such as those overseeing Capitol Police or the Architect of the Capitol, by restricting their ability to use federal appropriations for permanent fencing installations. It could also be relevant to members of Congress, congressional staff, and the public who access the Capitol complex, though the bill's precise scope and any exceptions are not yet specified in available materials. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and currently has the status "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted but has not yet been considered by a committee, voted on, or advanced further. Typical next steps would include committee review; however, no such action has yet been reported. Readers should watch for the release of the bill's full text for further details.
- Has H.R. 10396 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10396. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10396?
- H.R. 10396 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10396?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (15 Sep 2026).
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