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A bill to prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around the White House complex.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 5399 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Latest action: Sep 15

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Sep 15
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Sep 15
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

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Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]Lead sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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