07/08/2021

Capitol Fencing to Come Down

If necessary, the Architect of the Capitol can restore the fencing

More than six months after the events of Jan. 6, all remaining security fencing around the Capitol is set to come down. According to a memo sent to staff and lawmakers on Wednesday, the removal could begin as early as Friday and finish Monday. The memo also noted the Architect of the Capitol, if needed, can put the fencing back.

"The Architect of the Capitol has the ability to and will expeditiously reinstall the temporary fencing should conditions warrant," according to the memo.

Even with fencing down, the Capitol is still largely closed to the public. Tours are halted for the duration of COVID-19, and the memo sent to House offices noted the current Capitol access restrictions "will remain in place." It is unclear when exactly tours will resume.

This article was provided to OSAE by ASAE's Power of A and Inroads.