Secure U.S. Capitol Act

Bill: 117-hr-339
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2021-01-15
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Architecture

Building construction

Congressional officers and employees

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Members of Congress

Protection of officials

U.S. Capitol

Worker safety and health
Latest action: action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-01-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Secure U.S. Capitol Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023.</p> <p>On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2021 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install an appropriate fence around the perimeter of the United States Capitol, including the East Front and the West Front.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure U.S. Capitol Act . 2. Installation of fence around perimeter of United States Capitol (a) Installation The Architect of the Capitol shall carry out a project to design and install an appropriate fence around the perimeter of the United States Capitol, including the East Front and the West Front. (b) Factors considered In carrying out the project under this section, the Architect of the Capitol shall take into consideration the need to protect the security of the United States Capitol and the safety of the individuals who work and visit the Capitol, to preserve the ability of individuals to visit the Capitol, and to preserve the design of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds, and shall consider specifically the so-called Gateway Project to protect the Capitol which was proposed by Terrance Gainer, the former Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and Chief of the Capitol Police. (c) Deadline The Architect of the Capitol shall complete the project under this section not later than January 1, 2023.