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H.R. 5163119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Oct 14, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act
Introduced:
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H.R. 5163 would ban camping on D.C. public property, with fines up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail.
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H.R. 5163 would make it illegal to camp on public property anywhere in Washington, D.C. Camping is broadly defined as using materials like tents, tarps, or sleeping bags to set up a temporary living space. Violators could face fines up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.
The bill mainly affects people experiencing homelessness who use outdoor camping for shelter, as well as protesters or activists who set up temporary encampments. D.C. police, local officials, and social services would be responsible for enforcement.
The bill does not include funding or requirements for alternative housing or shelter for those displaced. Because D.C. is not a state, Congress can pass laws applying directly to it, unlike other U.S. cities.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.