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119-hr-7162119th CongressWALLET

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 Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

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Summary

Would authorize fee-based commercial filming and photography on the U.S. Capitol Grounds during periods when neither House is in session. It would let the Chief of the United States Capitol Police issue permits for outdoor commercial shoots under defined limits and regulatory oversight.

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  • Commercial filmmakers and photographers would be able to apply for permits to use outdoor Capitol Grounds when Congress is not in session. Permits could require fees and would exclude any Capitol Buildings.
  • The Architect of the Capitol could recover costs tied to issuing and supporting permitted activity because permit fees may be set to cover those costs. Fees are to be set similar to the National Park Service rates for Union Square before the 2012 jurisdiction change.
  • Collected fees would transfer immediately to the Capitol Trust Account, and the Capitol Police Board would write implementing regulations in consultation with House and Senate committees.

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New permits for Capitol filming

If enacted, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police would be able to issue permits for commercial filming and photography on the Capitol Grounds. Permits would not allow filming inside Capitol Buildings and would apply only when neither House of Congress is in session. The Chief would be able to require the permit holder to pay a fee similar to the National Park Service fee that applied to Union Square before jurisdiction changed. Fees collected would go to the Capitol Trust Account. The Capitol Police Board would write implementing rules in consultation with the House and Senate committees. This change would start upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

DC • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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