Our Lawn Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

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.

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.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6116

Introduced on
2021-12-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/1/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal property for political conventions or fundraising, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
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

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/27/2022

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, pr...


Latest Action12/1/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.