Introduced
S. 2517
Introduced in Senate · August 8, 2025July 29, 2025
Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
A BILL
To impose criminal penalties for 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. Camping on public property in the District of Columbia.
camp.— (a) Definition.—In this section, the term “camp” means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode.
- (b) Offense.—It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp on public property.
- (c) .—Any person who violates shall be fined not more than imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.