New permanent fences around the White House would be blocked.
This bill would stop any new permanent fences from being built around the White House. It would ban the use of federal, state, foreign, or private money for such projects. This means the area around the White House would keep its current look and openness for the public.
Today, federal, state, foreign, or private funds could be used to install new permanent fencing around the White House complex. If this bill becomes law, it would ban the use of any of these funds for new permanent fences. However, it would still allow for the repair or replacement of fences already in place.
HR 9685 · 119th Congress · July 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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