To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Allows limited commercial filmmaking and photography on United States Capitol Grounds by creating a permit system for commercial shoots outside days when either House of Congress is in session. The Chief of the United States Capitol Police may issue permits and require a fee similar to the National Park Service's prior Union Square fee to cover costs incurred by the Architect of the Capitol. Fees collected would be transferred immediately to the Capitol Trust Account. The bill defines "Union Square" as the area moved to the Architect of the Capitol under the 2012 law and requires implementation under Capitol Police Board regulations created in consultation with the House Administration and Senate Rules committees.
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New filming permits for Capitol Grounds
If enacted, the Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police would be able to issue permits for commercial filming and photography on the United States Capitol Grounds. Permits would not allow activity inside the Capitol buildings listed in section 5101. Filming and photography would be allowed only when neither the House nor the Senate is in session. The Chief could require a fee similar to the fee charged for Union Square before that area was transferred. Any fees collected would be transferred immediately to the Capitol Trust Account. The Chief would implement the program under regulations the Capitol Police Board issues after consulting the House and Senate committees.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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