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DemocratBill · S. 5399· Senate(119-S-5399)

No New Fencing At the White House Act

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
9/15/2026
Last activity
9/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the ``No New Fencing At the White House Act''. It stops the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private money to put up permanent fencing around the White House complex. The bill allows for the repair or replacement of fencing that was already there when the Act was passed. It clearly defines what a State is and outlines the exact boundaries of the White House complex.

Yes

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    The bill regulates permanent construction on federal land around the White House complex.

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

    The bill prevents new permanent fencing installations that could otherwise restrict the urban landscape around the White House complex.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The legislation clearly defines the boundaries of the White House complex and restrictions on funding.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill restricts federal fund usage for specific construction projects around the White House.