Secure U.S. Capitol Act
This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023.
On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.
To direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install an 
 appropriate fence around the perimeter of the United States Capitol, 
              including the East Front and the West Front.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Secure U.S. Capitol Act''.

SEC. 2. INSTALLATION OF FENCE AROUND PERIMETER OF UNITED STATES 
              CAPITOL.

    (a) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol shall carry out a 
project to design and install an appropriate fence around the perimeter 
of the United States Capitol, including the East Front and the West 
Front.
    (b) Factors Considered.--In carrying out the project under this 
section, the Architect of the Capitol shall take into consideration the 
need to protect the security of the United States Capitol and the 
safety of the individuals who work and visit the Capitol, to preserve 
the ability of individuals to visit the Capitol, and to preserve the 
design of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds, and shall consider 
specifically the so-called ``Gateway Project'' to protect the Capitol 
which was proposed by Terrance Gainer, the former Sergeant at Arms and 
Doorkeeper of the Senate and Chief of the Capitol Police.
    (c) Deadline.--The Architect of the Capitol shall complete the 
project under this section not later than January 1, 2023.
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Secure U.S. Capitol Act
To direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install an appropriate fence around the perimeter of the United States Capitol, including the East Front and the West Front.
Secure U.S. Capitol Act
Rep. Torres, Ritchie