Makes it a crime to camp outdoors on public property in the District of Columbia without lawful authority, punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

Official title: Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 04-SEP-2025

Referred 04-SEP-2025

Approved by committee 10-SEP-2025

Reported 14-OCT-2025

On the calendar 14-OCT-2025

Key points

Amends Section 824 of the 1901 District of Columbia code act by adding a new subsection (c).
Defines camping to include setting up or using tents, tarps, or other temporary shelters for sleeping, sleeping in or beside a motor vehicle, and laying out a sleeping bag or bedding outdoors.
Sets the penalty at a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both.
Is cited as the Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act.

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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (04-SEP-2025); the text has changed since (Reported in House, 14-OCT-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee (House)

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor William R. Timmons (R-SC) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.

congress.gov page Reported in House (14-OCT-2025) Introduced in House (04-SEP-2025)