HR 8257
Washington Channel Public Access Act
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Bill overview
This bill prevents the Department of the Army from enforcing a 2020 rule that restricted public access to the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It specifically blocks the implementation or enforcement of the ‘Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area’ rule. The bill aims to ensure open access to this waterway for recreational and public use. It does not propose any new rules or changes to existing access policies.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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