Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9598: To prohibit the use of Federal, State, foreign, or private funds to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.

Rep. Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Referred

H.R. 9598 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill mandates open access for a specific high-profile public space in Washington, DC, significantly impacting administrative control over federal park security and public assembly.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • preserves historical public park access

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • protects public assembly space
  • limits executive restriction of public areas

Risks

  • potential security concerns regarding White House perimeter
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

Security agencies may challenge the bill citing executive discretion for perimeter protection

Limitation

Bill scope is geographically narrow to one specific park

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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