HR 5163 · introduced · niche
Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act
- housing
What this bill does
- The bill prohibits people from camping outdoors on public property in Washington, D.C.
- People experiencing homelessness and those sleeping in public spaces are affected.
- Violations result in fines up to $500, jail time up to 30 days, or both.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would enforcement of camping bans affect people experiencing homelessness who lack access to shelter beds in Washington, D.C.?
- 02
What alternative services or housing resources should accompany penalties to address the underlying causes of public sleeping?
- 03
How do other cities' camping restriction policies compare in their effectiveness and impact on homelessness rates?
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Sponsor · R-SC-4
William R. Timmons IV
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Introduced 2025-10-14
Legislative timeline
2025-10-14 · house · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
2025-10-14 · house · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
2025-10-14 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-342.
2025-09-10 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
2025-09-10 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-09-04 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-09-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-09-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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