Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 11, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8228
Our Lawn Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 11, 2020)
Our Lawn Act
This bill prohibits certain political events from being held on federal property.
Specifically, the bill explicitly prohibits conventions of national political parties and fundraising events for congressional, presidential, and vice-presidential candidates from being held on or in any federal property, including the White House and surrounding grounds. Violations are subject to civil penalties, imprisonment, or both.
What just happenedSep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3](D-MN)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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- Introduced in HouseSep 11, 2020
- Sep 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Sep 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 11, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House