H.R. 9598: No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

This bill would prohibit the use of federal, state, foreign, or private money to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.

What counts as Lafayette Square

The bill defines Lafayette Square as the federal park in Washington, D.C. bordered by:

• H Street Northwest on the north
• Madison Place Northwest on the east
• Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest on the south
• Jackson Place Northwest on the west

What it would still allow

The bill says it would not ban the repair or replacement of fencing that already existed on the date the law is enacted. In other words, existing fencing could be fixed or replaced, but new permanent fencing could not be installed.

Practical effect

If enacted, the law would prevent anyone from funding a new permanent fence around Lafayette Square, regardless of whether the money comes from the government or private sources. It would mainly affect future fencing decisions for that specific area.

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