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Our Lawn Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6116

Bill 117 hr 6116, also known as the Our Lawn Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of lawn care and maintenance in residential neighborhoods.

The Our Lawn Act aims to establish guidelines and regulations for homeowners regarding the upkeep of their lawns. It requires homeowners to maintain their lawns in a neat and orderly fashion, including regular mowing, weeding, and watering. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in fines or other penalties.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the use of environmentally friendly lawn care products and practices. It encourages homeowners to use organic fertilizers and pesticides, as well as to limit water usage to conserve resources. Supporters of the Our Lawn Act argue that well-maintained lawns contribute to the overall appearance and value of a neighborhood. They believe that establishing standards for lawn care will help to create a more attractive and cohesive community. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about government overreach and the potential financial burden on homeowners. They argue that mandating specific lawn care practices could be costly and impractical for some individuals. Overall, the Our Lawn Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to regulate lawn care practices in residential areas. It remains to be seen whether or not this bill will be passed by Congress and signed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 6116

Our Lawn Act

This bill prohibits certain political events from being held on federal property.

Specifically, the bill explicitly prohibits conventions of national political parties and fundraising events for congressional, presidential, and vice-presidential candidates from being held on or in any federal property, including the White House and surrounding grounds. Violations are subject to civil penalties, imprisonment, or both.

Current Status of Bill HR 6116

Bill HR 6116 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2021. Bill HR 6116 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 1, 2021.  Bill HR 6116's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of December 1, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6116

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6116

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Political parties and affiliation
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6116

Our Lawn Act
Our Lawn Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal property for political conventions or fundraising, and for other purposes.

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