H.R. 2083 · 117th Congress
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ken Calvert
- Introduced
- 2021-03-19
- Latest action
- 2021-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) 15 days after its enactment, to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds on January 6, 2021; or (2) to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds.
On January 7, 2021, in response to the attacks, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and was kept in place through periodic extensions.