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POLITICS● LOWSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 4:36 PM

DC, Maryland members seek to prevent permanent fencing at Capitol complex

The Hill · north america

District of Columbia Del. Elanor Holmes Norton (D) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced legislation Tuesday barring permanent fencing around the Capitol, arguing the complex should remain open and accessible to the public. The “No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act” comes after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack prompted officials to erect…

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