H.R. 5163

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit camping on public property in the District of Columbia.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 4, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Timmons · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Table of contents

• H.R. 5163
  • SEC. 1. Prohibition on camping on public property in District of Columbia

SEC. 1. Prohibition on camping on public property in District of Columbia

• (a) In general
  • Beginning on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia to camp outdoors on public property.
• (b) Penalty
  • Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
• (c) Camp defined
  • In this section, the term means to use any material to set up, maintain, or establish a temporary place of abode. camp
  • Camp defined