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DemocratBill · H.R. 9598· House(119-HR-9598)

No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
7/6/2026
Last activity
7/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act. It stops the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private money to put up permanent fencing around Lafayette Square. Lafayette Square is a Federal park in Washington, DC, that sits between H Street Northwest, Madison Place Northwest, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, and Jackson Place Northwest. The bill does not stop people from fixing or replacing fencing that was already there when this Act was passed.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+2

    Residents of Washington, DC, retain unimpeded access to Lafayette Square without the imposition of permanent new fencing.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2

    The legislation ensures that a prominent federal park in Washington, DC, remains free from permanent blockading structures.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+2

    Keeping public squares free from permanent physical barriers safeguards public spaces traditionally used for civic engagement and expression.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.