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H.R. 9598

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9598, the No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act, was introduced in the House on Jul 6, 2026 by Rep. Eleanor Norton (D). It was referred to Natural Resources, and last saw action on Jul 6, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Record

Text

H.R. 9598 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb9598/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9598 IH: No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-07-06
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9598  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 6, 2026   Ms. Norton  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Natural Resources    A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act  .
2.
Prohibiting use of funds for permanent fencing around Lafayette Square
(a)
Prohibition
No Federal, State, foreign, or private funds may be used to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.
(b)
Rule of construction
Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit the repair or replacement of fencing that was in existence on the date of enactment of this Act around Lafayette Square.
(c)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Lafayette Square
The term  Lafayette Square  means the Federal park located in Washington, DC, bound by—
(A)
H Street Northwest on the north;
(B)
Madison Place Northwest on the east;
(C)
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest on the south; and
(D)
Jackson Place Northwest on the west.
(2)
State
The term  State  means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession or political subdivision thereof.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-07-06
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.

Sponsors

Rep. Eleanor Norton (D) sponsors H.R. 9598 alone.

Eleanor Norton

Rep. · D–DC · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 9598 went before 1 committee: Natural Resources.

Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Referred To · Jul 6, 2026 · 395 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9598 has taken 3 actions since Jul 6, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 6, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2026
House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653-654)
Jul 6, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Natural Resources Committee

Votes

H.R. 9598 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9598 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act — Display Title
  • No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9598 under Public Lands and Natural Resources, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9598’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.

hr9598/policy-areas.txt
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9598, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 111 (Monday, July 6, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. NORTON:H.R. 9598.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18[The Congress shall have Power . . .] To make all Lawswhich shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoExecution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vestedby this Constitution in the Government of the United States,or in any Department or Officer thereof.[Page H4375]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com