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HR. 5163 · 119th Congress

Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

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Bill details

Introduced: 9/4/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
Bill ID: 119hr5163
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.

Summary

Introduced in House

This bill prohibits camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia. The penalty for a violation of the prohibition is a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 9/4/2025

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4/5/2026

The Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act prohibits camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia. • This policy could impact how public spaces are used and maintained in the district. • It may also affect local services that support individuals experiencing homelessness or outdoor activities. • A potential concern could be how enforcement of this prohibition is carried out and its implications for community relations. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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