United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8228 — Our Lawn Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Civil actions and liability Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Government buildings, facilities, and property Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Political parties and affiliation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8228 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8228?
HR 8228 is sponsored by Dean Phillips (D).
What is the current status of HR 8228?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8228?
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