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.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
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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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10396 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10396?
- H.R. 10396 was sponsored by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC] (Democrat-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10396?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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