H.R. 5163 · On the floor · Crime and Law Enforcement

Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

Sponsor: William R. Timmons IV (R-SC)

What it does

• Prohibit camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia.
• Impose a fine of up to $500 for violations of the camping prohibition.
• Impose imprisonment for up to 30 days for violations, or both fine and imprisonment.

Official summary

This bill prohibits camping outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia. The penalty for a violation of the prohibition is a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.

Latest action

Oct 14, 2025: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.

Committee: House Oversight and Government Reform