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Action Timeline
2025-07-29
Introduced in Senate
2025-07-29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.2517 pass?
S.2517 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
Who sponsored S.2517?
S.2517 was sponsored by Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas).
Full Bill Text
119 S2517 IS: To impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia. U.S. Senate 2025-07-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2517 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2025 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To impose criminal penalties for camping on public property in the District of Columbia. 1. Camping on public property in the District of Columbia (a) Definition In this section, the term camp means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode. (b) Offense It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp on public property. (c) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
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