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Norton Briefed by Capitol Police Chief Manger Ahead of Trucker Convoy, State of the Union Address

February 24, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) was thoroughly briefed yesterday by United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger about security preparations for the trucker convoy and next week's State of the Union address, including the possible reinstallation of temporary fencing around the Capitol. Norton requested the briefing.

"I thank Chief Manger for spending so much time briefing me and for elaborating on the hard work he and USCP are doing," Norton said. "Chief Manger is ensuring that USCP is coordinating with law enforcement partners, including the Secret Service and D.C. police, and the National Guard to address the trucker convoy and to ensure next week's State of the Union address goes smoothly. While USCP is considering reinstalling temporary fencing around the Capitol, the information regarding threats changes hourly, and Chief Manger assured me the fencing would only be used if necessary and taken down as soon as the threat had passed."

Norton introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex, in February 2021.

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