Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§507 Application to other property
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle I— - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies › Part Part A— - Observances and Ceremonies › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CEREMONIES › § 507
Summary
The U.S. Capitol Buildings and Grounds and other property run by Congress are not covered. Services or facilities allowed by this chapter can only be used there if the inaugural joint committee appointed by congressional leaders approves.
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Title 36, §507
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
This chapter does not apply to the United States Capitol Buildings or Grounds or other property under the jurisdiction of Congress or a committee, commission, or officer of Congress. A service or facility authorized by or under this chapter is available for the property on request or approval of the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 50736:729.Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 9, 70 Stat. 1051.
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36 U.S.C. § 507
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73