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119th CONGRESS
1st Session |
To prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
Mr. Timmons introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
To prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Prohibition on camping on public property in District of Columbia.
(a) In general.—Beginning on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp outdoors on public property.
(b) Penalty.—Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
(c) Camp defined.—In this section, the term “camp” means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode.