Capitol Dog Relief Act

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates new infrastructure requirements for the Capitol complex and establishes a new fine structure for pet owners, with collected penalties directly funding the maintenance of the Capitol Grounds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dog owners on Capitol Grounds

They are subject to new waste disposal requirements and potential fines.

Architect of the Capitol

They are tasked with the construction, design, and maintenance of the new relief areas.

United States Capitol Police

They are granted authority to enforce waste disposal regulations and issue fines.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs the to build and maintain designated dog relief areas on the U.S. Capitol Grounds. It also establishes mandatory waste disposal rules for dog owners on the grounds, with fines for non-compliance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for building the dog relief areas?

The is responsible for the construction, in coordination with the House Office Buildings Commission, the Committee on House Administration, and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

What happens if I don't pick up after my dog on the Capitol Grounds?

You may be fined up to $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for subsequent offenses by the U.S. Capitol Police.

Where does the money from the fines go?

The money is used by the for the maintenance of the U.S. Capitol Grounds.

Why It Matters

The bill creates new infrastructure requirements for the Capitol complex and establishes a new fine structure for pet owners, with collected penalties directly funding the maintenance of the Capitol Grounds.

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Self-funding enforcement mechanism

The bill creates a closed-loop financial system where fines collected from pet owners are automatically redirected to the maintenance of the grounds without requiring further congressional approval.

Architect of the Capitol United States Capitol Police